Lok Sabha Question No. 2498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Appalanaidu Kalisetti

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2498 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th      DECEMBER, 2024

## Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

## 2498. Shri Appalanaidu Kalisetti:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्य पालन , पशु पालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the district of Vizianagaram has benefitted from the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY);
- (b)  the  specific  infrastructure  projects  undertaken  in  Vizianagaram  under  PMMSY, including the development or upgrading of fishing jetties, harbours and cold storage facilities, and their current status thereof;
- (c)  the  details  of  number of fishermen and fish farmers in Vizianagaram who have been provided financial assistance under the scheme for improving their livelihoods, including subsidies for boat construction, equipment, and training;
- (d) the details of amount of funds allocated and utilized in Vizianagaram under PMMSY since its inception, classified by year, and
- (e)  whether  there  are  any  additional  plans  to  enhance  fisheries  infrastructure  in Vizianagaram, especially in terms of jetties and marketing facilities and the timeline for completion?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

- (a): The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) has approved the proposals received from Government of Andhra Pradesh at a total cost of Rs.2398.72 crore, with central share of Rs.559.10 crore for the  development  of  fisheries  and  aquaculture  in  the  State  including  Vizianagaram District.
- (b): The Government of Andhra Pradesh has informed that one fish landing centre was sanctioned  under  PMMSY  at  a  cost  of  Rs.2373.59  lakh  with  central  share  of Rs.1424.15 lakh for establishment at Chintapalli in Vizianagaram District and it is in tender stage.
- (c): The Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported that financial assistance has been provided to 11,669 fishermen and fish farmers of Vizianagaram District under PMMSY for implementation of various activities such as (i) replacement of boat and net (ii) fish kiosk (iii) fish retail market (iv) live fish vending centre (v) Recirculatory Aquaculture System (vi) Stocking of fingerling in reservoir (vii) Motorcycle with ice box (viii)  Insulated  vehicle (ix) Three-wheeler with ice box (x) Livelihood and nutritional support during fishing ban period (xi) Engagement of Sagar Mitras and (xii) Training and capacity building of fishermen and fish farmers. Out of 11,669 beneficiaries, 8626 fishermen were extended Livelihood and Nutritional support during fishing ban period and 375 fishermen and fish farmers were trained in Vizianagaram District.
- (d): The details of year-wise fund allocated and utilized under PMMSY in Vizianagaram District as reported by Government of Andhra Pradesh is furnished below:
- (e): The Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported that Pathivada Baripeta village of Pusapatirega Mandal, Vizianagaram District has been chosen under 100 Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen villages component of PMMSY and three floating jetties at  Mukkam Village, Tippalavalasa Village and  Chintapalli Villages of Vizianagaram District  have  been  planned  under  Sagarmala  Scheme.  All  these  projects  are  at Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation stage.

(Rupees in lakh)

| Year     |   Fund allocated |   Fund utilized |
|----------|------------------|-----------------|
| 2020- 21 |           493.85 |            0    |
| 2021- 22 |           753.59 |           28.57 |
| 2022- 23 |           437.18 |          104.49 |
| 2023- 24 |            99.51 |          174.19 |
| 2024- 25 |             0    |           30.3  |
| Total    |          1784.13 |          337.55 |

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