Lok Sabha Question No. 553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Implementation of PMMSY  in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 553 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 rd  FEBRUARY, 2026

## Implementation of PMMSY in Andhra Pradesh

## 553.  Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy :

- Will  the  Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has conducted any study/survey regarding the implementation  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY)  in  Andhra Pradesh during the last five years; (b)  if  so,  the  details  regarding  the  list  of  infrastructure  projects,  component-wise, proposed, sanctioned and presently functional under the (PMMSY) in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise especially in Nellore district; (c) the details regarding the total amount of funds allocated, released and utilised for the implementation  of  PMMSY  in  Andhra  Pradesh,  component-wise  and  district-wise
- especially in Nellore district, and
- (d) whether the Government has any proposals for skill development programmes in Andhra Pradesh for fishermen under the PMMSY, if so, the details thereof, district-wise, especially in Nellore district and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER 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 and Dairying  (MoFAH&D),  Government  of  India  (GoI)  is  implementing  Pradhan  Mantri Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY)  in  all  States  and  UTs,  including  the  State  of Andhra Pradesh, since 2020-21. The DoF, GoI, is regularly monitoring and reviewing the implementation of activities approved under PMMSY in the Government of Andhra Pradesh at various levels. Evaluation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme component of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) has been completed.

(b) and (c): Under the PMMSY Scheme, the Government of India has approved the Government of Andhra Pradesh's proposal at a total cost of Rs. 2416.92 crore, with a central share of Rs. 569.86 crore. An amount of Rs.482.55 crore has been released as the central share for the implementation of various activities in the State, including in Nellore District. As reported by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, district -wise details of approved infrastructure projects are provided at Annexure -I , and component -wise approved schemes along with funds utilized in Nellore District are provided at Annexure -II . (d)  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying,  Government  of  India  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana (PMMSY)  is  implementing  training  and  capacity  building  programme  across  the country in all States and Union Territories including in Andhra Pradesh in order to develop skilled manpower in fisheries and aquaculture sector with 100% central share. The  National  Fisheries  Development  of  Board  (NFDB)  is  designated  as  the Implementing Agency for implementation of training and capacity building programme under  PMMSY.  As  reported  by  NFDB,  Rs.  254.341  lakh  was  released  to  various agencies to conduct 218 training programmes, covering 9570 fishers and fish farmers in Andhra Pradesh, including in Nellore District under PMMSY. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported that the training programme has also been provided to

2180 women beneficiaries on seaweed cultivation in the coastal Districts.

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Statement referred to in reply to part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 553 regarding Implementation of PMMSY in Andhra Pradesh for answer on 3 rd  February, 2026  -  District-wise  details  of  infrastructure  projects  approved  in  the  State  of Andhra Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY):

(Rs in Crores)

| Sl. No.   | Name of Compone nt                                   | District                  | Location of the infrastructure project               | Project cost   | Status                                        |
|-----------|------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| (i)       | (ii)                                                 | (iii)                     | (iv)                                                 | (v)            | (vi)                                          |
| 1         | Fishing Harbors                                      | Nellore                   | Juvvaladinne (Approved under Blue Revolution Scheme) | 288.80         | Works Completed                               |
| 1         | Fishing Harbors                                      | Srikakulam                | Budagatlapalem                                       | 365.81         | Works Commenced                               |
| 1         | Fishing Harbors                                      | Anakapalli                | Pudimadaka                                           | 392.53         | Works Commenced                               |
| 1         | Fishing Harbors                                      | Bapatla                   | Kothapatnam                                          | 392.45         | Works Commenced                               |
| 2         | Fish Landing Centres                                 | Visakhapatna m            | Bheemili                                             | 24.86          | Tender Stage                                  |
| 2         | Fish Landing Centres                                 | Anakapalli                | Rajayyapeta                                          | 24.77          | Tender Stage                                  |
| 2         | Fish Landing Centres                                 | Vizianagaram              | Chintapalli                                          | 23.73          | Tender Stage                                  |
| 2         | Fish Landing Centres                                 | Tirupathi                 | Rayadaruvu                                           | 23.9           | Tender Stage                                  |
| 2         | Fish Landing Centres                                 | Anakapalli                | Dhondawaka                                           | 23.9           | Tender Stage                                  |
| 2         | Fish Landing Centres                                 | Kakinada                  | Uppalanka                                            | 5.74           | Tender Stage                                  |
| 3         | Integrated Aqua Park                                 | Bapatla                   | Parasuvanipalem                                      | 88.08          | Works Commenced                               |
| 4         | Tilapia Fish Brood Bank                              | Anantapur                 | Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir (PABR)            | 5.00           | Works yet to Start                            |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Srikakulam                | Pedagangallavanipe ta                                | 2.00 2.00      | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Srikakulam                | Bandaruvanipeta                                      | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Srikakulam                | Devunaltada                                          | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Srikakulam                | Iddivanipalem                                        | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Vizianagaram              | Pathivada Barripeta                                  | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Vizianagaram              | Chepalakancheru                                      | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Vizianagaram Visakhapatna | Mukkam                                               |                | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | m                         | Bheemili                                             | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Visakhapatna m            | PeddaUppada                                          | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Anakapalli                | Muthyalammapalem                                     | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Anakapalli                | Pentakota                                            | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Kakinada                  | Uppada                                               | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |
| 5         | Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) | Kakinada                  | Konapapapeta                                         | 2.00           | Infrastructure works commenced in 13 villages |

| Sl. No.   | Name of Compone nt   | District      | Location of the infrastructure project   | Project cost   | Status   |
|-----------|----------------------|---------------|------------------------------------------|----------------|----------|
| (i)       | (ii)                 | (iii)         | (iv)                                     | (v)            | (vi)     |
|           |                      | Kakinada      | Suryaraopeta                             | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | West Godavari | Chinnamainavani Lanka                    | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | West Godavari | Molaparru                                | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Krishna       | Sorlagondhi                              | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Krishna       | Gullalamoda                              | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Bapatla       | Adavi Panchayath                         | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Bapatla       | Gondisamudram                            | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Prakasam      | Pallepalem                               | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Nellore       | Tadichetlapalem                          | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Nellore       | Lakshminarayanapu ram                    | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Nellore       | Edurupalem                               | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Tirupathi     | Thupilipalem                             | 2.00           |          |
|           |                      | Tirupathi     | Govindupalli Pattapupalem                | 2.00           |          |

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Statement referred to in reply of part (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 553 regarding Implementation of PMMSY in Andhra Pradesh for answer on 3 rd  February, 2026 - Component-wise fund allocated and utilized in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY):

(Rs in lakhs)

| Sl. No .   | Name of the Component                          | Sanctioned Units   | Funds Allocated   | Funds Utilized   |
|------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------|------------------|
| (i)        | (ii)                                           | (iii)              | (iv)              | (v)              |
| 1          | Brackish Water Fin-Fish Hatcheries             | 1                  | 30.00             | 30.00            |
| 2          | Biofloc ponds-Brackish water                   | 5                  | 43.20             | 18.00            |
| 3          | Biofloc ponds-Fresh water                      | 2                  | 11.20             | 0.00             |
| 4          | Stocking of fingerlings in the reservoir       | 212.21             | 321.92            | 45.90            |
| 5          | Large Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) | 1                  | 20.00             | 0.00             |
| 6          | Ice Plants-10 Ton                              | 2                  | 32.00             | 0.00             |
| 7          | Ice Plants-50 Ton                              | 1                  | 90.00             | 0.00             |
| 8          | Large feed mill 20 Ton capacity                | 1                  | 120.00            | 0.00             |
| 9          | Open sea cage culture                          | 37                 | 84.00             | 0.00             |
| 10         | Installation of Cages in the Reservoirs        | 6                  | 8.60              | 0.00             |
| 11         | Motorcycles with Ice box                       | 39                 | 15.45             | 13.20            |
| 12         | Insulated vehicles                             | 10                 | 100.00            | 94.02            |
| 13         | Deep-sea fishing vessels                       | 3                  | 737.00            | 168.00           |
| 14         | Bio-toilets                                    | 50                 | 8.60              | 0.00             |
| 15         | Mobile laboratory                              | 1                  | 14.00             | 0.00             |
| 16         | Boats & nets (Replacement)                     | 222                | 448.00            | 206.65           |
| 17         | Fish Retail Market (Hub)                       | 5                  | 240.00            | 0.00             |
| 18         | Value-added enterprises                        | 4                  | 90.00             | 46.00            |
| 19         | Live fish vending centers                      | 13                 | 120.00            | 44.00            |
| 20         | Construction of Fish Kiosks                    | 41                 | 198.00            | 24.00            |
| 21         | Mini Fish kiosks                               | 246                | 117.00            | 54.50            |
| 22         | Three-wheeler with ice box                     | 20                 | 28.80             | 7.20             |
| 23         | Sagar Mitras                                   | 70                 | 630.00            | 359.75           |
| 24         | Artificial Reefs                               | 2                  | 70.00             | 0.00             |
| 25         | Sea Weed cultivation units                     | 7665               | 220.16            | 0.00             |
|            | Total                                          | 8659.21            | 3797.93           | 1111.22          |

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