Lok Sabha Question No. 333 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Development of Fisheries Sector
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 333 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2025

## Development of Fisheries Sector

## 333 . Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma:

Will  the  Minister  of FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  implementing  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana (PMMSY) to develop the fisheries sector in the country, especially in Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) whether the Government has extended the benefits of PMMSY to fishermen and fisheries cooperatives in the districts of Katni, Panna and Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government to make the scheme more effective, if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI GEORGE KURIAN)

(a): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Government of India is implementing a flagship scheme on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana  (PMMSY)  -  A  scheme  to  bring  about  Blue  Revolution  through  sustainable  and responsible  development  of  fisheries  sector  in  India  with  a  total  investment  of  Rs.20,050 crore for a period of 5 years with effect from the financial year 2020-21 for development of fisheries in all States/Union Territories including Madhya Pradesh.  Further, the Department under the PMMSY has accorded approval to the various fisheries developmental proposals of Government of Madhya Pradesh at a total outlay of Rs.  807.45 crore with central liability of Rs. 261.45 crore and an amount of Rs.237.95 crore  has been released for development of Fisheries in the State.

(b)  to  (d):  As  reported  by  the  Government  of  Madhya  Pradesh,  the  benefit  of  PMMSY  is extended  to  fishermen  and  members  of  fisheries  cooperatives  in  all  districts  of  the  State including districts namely Katni ,Panna, & Khajuraho. The details of the progress achieved under PMMSY in these districts are at Annexure.

The PMMSY supports various interventions /activities for holistic development of fisheries including quality fish  and  seed  production,  expansion,  diversification  and  intensification  of fresh water  aquaculture, infusion of technology such as RAS, Biofloc, Reservoir cage culture ,    development  of  ornamental  and  recreational  fisheries,    training  and  capacity  building, creation of post-harvest  and cold chain development, welfare of fishers through Nutritional and  livelihood  support  for  socio-economically  backward  active  traditional  fisher's  families for  conservation  of  fisheries  resources  during  fishing  ban/lean  period,  group  accident insurance scheme , support to fisheries co-operative etc.As such, the  concerted efforts of the Governments through the reforms, policies and schemes, and efforts of fishers, fish farmers and other stakeholders during last five years have contributed significantly in overall growth of the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

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Statement referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 333 for answer on 22 nd  July, 2025 put in by, Hon'ble Member of Parliament: The details of the benefits provided to fishermen and fisheries cooperatives under "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana" in Katni, Panna and Khajuraho.

## District- Panna

(Rs. in Lakh)

| S.No.   | Name of Activity                | No.of Unit/Area in Hector Developed   | Unit Cost   |   Subsidy Provided |
|---------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------|--------------------|
| 1       | New Pond Construction           | 71.80                                 | 7.00        |             262.36 |
| 2       | Inputs                          | 71.80                                 | 4.00        |             149.92 |
| 3       | Rearing Pond                    | 1                                     | 7.00        |               2.8  |
| 4       | Bioflock (7 tank)               | 21                                    | 7.50        |              84    |
| 5       | Bioflock (25 tank)              | 1                                     | 25.00       |              15    |
| 6       | Bioflock (50 tank)              | 1                                     | 50.00       |              30    |
| 7       | Pond Bioflock                   | 15                                    | 14.00       |             112    |
| 8       | Ice Plant/Cold Storage (10 Ton) | 2                                     | 40.00       |              48    |
| 9       | Ice Plant/Cold Storage (20 Ton) | 1                                     | 80.00       |              48    |
| 10      | Ice Plant/Cold Storage (30 Ton) | 2                                     | 120.00      |             144    |
| 11      | Motorcycle with Ice Box         | 13                                    | 0.75        |               4.2  |
| 12      | Three Wheeler with Ice Box      | 4                                     | 3.00        |               6    |
| 13      | Fish Kiosk                      | 14                                    | 10.00       |              74    |
| 14      | Fish Feed Mill (2 Ton)          | 7                                     | 30.00       |             120    |
| 15      | Fish Feed Mill (8 Ton)          | 2                                     | 100.00      |             120    |
| 16      | Refrigirated Truck              | 1                                     | 25.00       |              15    |
|         | Total                           |                                       |             |            1235.28 |

## District- Chhatarpur

## (Rs. in Lakh)

| S.No.   | Name of Activity           | No.of Unit/Area in Hactor Developed   | Unit Cost   |   Subsidy Provided |
|---------|----------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------|--------------------|
| 1       | New Pond Construction      | 17.90                                 | 7.00        |              68.18 |
| 2       | Inputs                     | 17.90                                 | 4.00        |              38.96 |
| 3       | Rearing Pond               | 1                                     | 7.00        |               4.2  |
| 4       | Bioflock (7 tank)          | 1                                     | 7.50        |               3    |
| 5       | Motorcycle with Ice Box    | 47                                    | 0.75        |              16.16 |
| 6       | Three Wheeler with Ice Box | 16                                    | 3.00        |              24    |
| 7       | Fish Kiosk                 | 4                                     | 10.00       |              22    |
| 8       | Fish Feed Mill (8 Ton)     | 1                                     | 100.00      |              60    |
|         | Total                      |                                       |             |             236.5  |

## District- Katni

| S.No.   | Name of Activity           | No.of Unit/Area in Hactor Developed   | Unit Cost   | Subsidy Provided   |
|---------|----------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------|--------------------|
| 1       | New Pond Construction      | 42.80                                 | 7.00        | 149.67             |
| 2       | Inputs                     | 42.80                                 | 4.00        | 85.44              |
| 3       | Bioflock (7 tank)          | 6                                     | 7.50        | 22.50              |
| 4       | Motorcycle with Ice Box    | 65                                    | 0.75        | 25,80              |
| 5       | Three Wheeler with Ice Box | 4                                     | 3.00        | 7.20               |
| 6       | Pond Bioflock              | 10                                    | 14.00       | 75.60              |
| 7       | Medium RAS                 | 1                                     | 25.00       | 10.00              |
| 8       | Fish Kiosk                 | 2                                     | 10.00       | 12.00              |
|         | Total                      |                                       |             | 388.21             |

(Rs. in Lakh)