Lok Sabha Question No. 1917 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Features of PMMSY
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Malaiyarasan D

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1917 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  MARCH, 2025

## Features of PMMSY

## 1917. Shri Malaiyarasan D:

- Will the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying be pleased to state: (a) the features of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the number of fisheries and aquaculture projects undertaken under the scheme in the Tamil Nadu State so far; (b) the total financial allocation made for the PMMSY in Tamil Nadu and how much of the allocated  funds  have  been  utilized  for  the  development  of  fisheries  infrastructure,  fish production, and allied activities; (c) the number of beneficiaries, including fishermen, fish farmers, and women self-help groups, who have received financial support and technical assistance under the PMMSY in Tamil Nadu; (d) the impact of PMMSY  on  increasing  fish production, improving cold chain infrastructure, and enhancing the livelihoods of fishermen and fish farmers in Tamil Nadu; and (e)  the  future  plans  for  expanding  the  scope  of  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada Yojana  in  Tamil  Nadu,  particularly  in  terms  of  increasing  fishery  exports,  modernizing
- infrastructure, and supporting coastal communities?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying, Government of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to  bring  about  Blue  Revolution  through  sustainable  and  responsible  development  of fisheries sector in India with an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 Crores. This scheme aims for holistic development of fisheries sector including welfare of fishers. PMMSY is designed  to  address  critical  gaps  in  the  fisheries  value  chain  from  fish  production, productivity and quality to technology, post-harvest infrastructure and marketing and aims to modernize and strengthen the value chain, enhance traceability and establish a robust fisheries  management  framework  while  simultaneously  ensuring  the  socio-economic welfare of fishers and fish farmers. The PMMSY is an umbrella scheme with two separate components,  namely  (a)  Central  Sector  Scheme  (CS)  and  (b)  Centrally  Sponsored Scheme (CSS). Beneficiaries under the scheme are fishers, fish farmers, fish vendors, fisheries  cooperatives  and  federations,  Self  Help  Groups  (SHGs),  entrepreneurs  and private  firms,  Fish  Farmers  Producer  Organizations  (FFPOs),  SC/ST,  differently  abled persons, etc.  During the last five years, (2020 to 2025), as informed by Government of Tamil Nadu, a total of 116 projects have been approved for Tamil Nadu under PMMSY with an outlay of Rs. 1156.15 Crores. Year-wise projects approved and fund utilization for PMMSY in Tamil Nadu for the development of fisheries infrastructure, fish production, and allied activities is provided at Annexure.

- (c)    As informed by Government of Tamil Nadu, so far, 1,83,260 nos. of fishermen/ fish farmers and  women Self  Help  Groups  are  benefitted  under  PMMSY  scheme  in  Tamil Nadu.

(d) & (e)  For increasing the fish production, improving cold chain infrastructure, and for enhancing the livelihoods of fishermen and fish farmers in Tamil Nadu, specific initiatives have  been  taken  up  under  PMMSY  such  as  development  of  reservoir  cage  culture, stocking of fish seeds in reservoirs, irrigation tanks, providing assistance for expansion of freshwater fish farming area through construction of new fish culture ponds and providing input  assistance  under  various  schemes,  promotion  of  brackishwater  aquaculture  and freshwater aquaculture, etc. To enhance fishery exports, PMMSY focuses on developing advanced post-harvest cold chain infrastructure, such as cold storages, ice plants, and transportation facilities. These improvements are designed to increase the capacity and efficiency of the fish processing sector, thereby making seafood export more competitive on global market. For maintaining the quality of fish, to reduce post-harvest losses, and to enhance the fishery exports, the DoF, GoI under PMMSY has approved 40 ice plants, 1,528 post-harvest transportation facilities, 3 fish retail markets and 55 fish vending kiosks for the State of Tamil Nadu. In PMMSY, the modernization of fishing harbours and fish landing centers is being carried out to improve the overall infrastructure of the fisheries sector. Additionally, PMMSY  aims to comprehensively develop coastal fishing communities  by  establishing  integrated,  modern  coastal  fishing  villages  with  essential infrastructure. This includes providing disaster resilient housing, post-harvest facilities and modern amenities to enhance the quality of life for coastal fishers. Under PMMSY, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India had accorded Administrative Approval for projects worth Rs. 1156.15 Crores for implementation in the State of Tamil Nadu with aim to  increasing  fish  production,  improving  cold  chain  infrastructure,  and  enhancing  the livelihoods of fishermen and fish farmers in Tamil Nadu.

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## Annexure

Statement referred to in reply of part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1917 regarding Features of PMMSY for answer on 11 th  March, 2025: Year-wise projects approved and fund utilization (Rupees in Lakh)

| Sl. No.   | Year     | No. of Projects      | No. of Projects           | Total Projects approved   | Project cost approved   | Government of India share   | Share released by GoI   | Total Government of India share utilized   |
|-----------|----------|----------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Sl. No.   | Year     | Beneficiary Oriented | Non- Beneficiary Oriented | Total Projects approved   | Project cost approved   | Government of India share   | Share released by GoI   | Total Government of India share utilized   |
| 01.       | 2020- 21 | 20                   | 03                        | 23                        | 69.8875                 | 27.3416                     | 20.5061                 | 26.0624                                    |
| 02.       | 2021- 22 | 31                   | 02                        | 33                        | 290.9685                | 98.3812                     | 48.1215                 | 57.1637                                    |
| 03.       | 2022- 23 | 19                   | 06                        | 25                        | 448.7865                | 209.2471                    | 51.9500                 | 123.9862                                   |
| 04.       | 2023- 24 | 22                   | 01                        | 23                        | 127.0495                | 43.7710                     | 10.9430                 | 27.2175                                    |
| 05.       | 2024- 25 | 11                   | 01                        | 12                        | 219.4627                | 69.9105                     | -                       | 23.8024                                    |
|           | Total    | 104                  | 13                        | 116                       | 1156.1547               | 448.6514                    | 131.5203                | 258.2322*                                  |

*Government of India share is utilized from the funds available in the PMMSY SNA account (BR & PMMSY fund) and funds released from Government of India.