Lok Sabha Question No. 903 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-25
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 903 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH  JULY, 2023

## Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

## 903. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

Will  the  Minister  of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a)      the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana;
- (b)     the details and total funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized under this yojana during the last three years and the current year in Assam;
- (c)     the details of the target set and achievements made so far;
- (d)        whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  implement  a  sub-scheme  of  this  yojana  to  support fishermen and fish vendors in the country;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented in the country; and
- (f) the details of the funds likely to be sanctioned under this sub-scheme?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  to  (c):  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  is implementing flagship scheme namely 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)' with a vision to bring Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of Fisheries sector in India with highest ever investment of ₹20050 crore in fisheries sector for a period of 5 years with effect  from  the  financial  year  2020-21  to  FY  2024-25,  to  address  the  key  interventions  such  as enhancing fish production and productivity, modernizing and strengthening the value chain, creating fisheries and post-harvest infrastructure and developing robust fisheries management and regulatory frameworks. Moreover, emphasis is being laid on addressing critical gaps in the value chain through technology infusion, optimal water management to achieve 'more crop per drop', improved quality and  hygiene  of  fish  and  fish  products,  insurance,  value  addition,  demand-based  branding  and marketing and promotion of initiatives bringing economic returns for stakeholders.

PMMSY had received overwhelming response during the last three financial years (2020-21 to 202223)  and  accorded  approval  to  the  total  projects  worth  Rs.14654.67  crores  with  a  central  share  of 6140.82 crores. The major activities approved under PMMSY during last three financial years include 14687.30 hectares of pond area expansion, construction of  633 hatcheries, development of 13 broodbanks,  acquisition  of  468  deep  sea  fishing  vessel,  up-gradation  of  1038  existing  fishing  vessels, construction,  modernization  and  maintenance  of  48  fishing  harbours  and  fish  landing  centres, construction of  429 ice plant/cold storages, construction of 764  fish feed mill/plants, procurement of 21,800 units of fish transportation facilities, construction of 6,241 fish retail markets and fish kiosks, setting up of 97 value added enterprise units,  setting up of 36 Disease diagnostic centre and quality testing labs, construction of 5 Aquatic referral labs, setting up of 1,16,931 Seaweed culture rafts and mono-line  units,  1945  Ornamental  fish  rearing  and  breeding  units.  As  reported  by  Government  of Assam, the details of funds released and utilized during last three years is as under:

(Rs. In crore)

| 2020-21        | 2020-21   | 2021-22        | 2021-22   | 2022-23        | 2022-23   |
|----------------|-----------|----------------|-----------|----------------|-----------|
| Funds released | Utilized  | Funds released | Utilized  | Funds released | Utilized  |
| 26.76          | 26.76     | 51.30          | 51.30     | 26.54          | 14.47     |

(d) to (f):  Yes Sir. In the Union Budget 2023-24, the Government of India has announced a new subscheme of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana with targeted investment of Rs. 6,000 crore to further  enable  activities  of  fishermen,  fish  vendors  and  micro  &  small  enterprises,  improve  value chain  efficiencies  and  expand  the  market.  The  Sub-Scheme  intends  to  gradually  formalize  the fisheries  sector  and  facilitate  access  to  institutional  financing  in  the  sector,  incentivize  value  chain players  such  as  micro  enterprises  and/or  small  enterprises  for  improving  value  chain  efficiencies, quality assurance and supply of safe fish and fishery products; and for creation and maintenance of jobs with focus on jobs for women in the fisheries sector. The Sub- Scheme also intends to help in addressing associated risks in aquaculture system.

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