Lok Sabha Question No. 329 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-02
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Telangana
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Suresh Kumar Shetkar

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 329 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  DECEMBER, 2025

## Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Telangana

## 329. Shri Suresh Kumar Shetkar:

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

- (a) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  develop  natural  harbours  and modern landing facilities for local fishermen;
- (b) the total funds allocated and utilized for Telangana's inland fisheries infrastructure and the reason for non-utilization of funds under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (Rs. 20,050 crores);
- (c) whether  the  Government  provide  cold  storage,  safe  landing  and  marketing facilities for Telangana fishermen under Blue Port or similar schemes and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether it is a fact that Telangana produces over 2.5 lakh tonnes of inland fish annually,  has  the  Government  planned  capacity  building,  mechanised  landing  and insurant and insurance support; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  any  monitoring  mechanism  to  ensure  timely execution of harbour development projects in Telangana, including the fund utilisation and quality standards?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) :  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying, has been implementing the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana  (PMMSY)  from  2020-21  to  2025-26  with  an  investment  of  ₹20,050  crore  to promote the sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector and the welfare of fishers across all States/Union Territories, including Telangana. In addition, the Fisheries & Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) provides concessional finance  to  eligible  entities,  including  State  Governments/UTs,  for  the  development  of identified fisheries infrastructure.  The Development of fishing harbours and fish landing centres  is  one  of  the  important  areas  envisaged  and  supported  under  schemes implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The development of natural harbours and modern landing facilities for local fishermen is undertaken based on site-specific techno-economic feasibility assessments. For  availing  financial  assistance  under  these  schemes,  the  concerned  State/UT Governments  are  required  to  submit  techno-financially  viable  proposals,  along  with confirmation of the State share, availability of land, and the requisite clearances. Since Telangana has not sent any such proposal, No FLC is approved for Telangana.

(b) Under PMMSY, an investment target of Rs. 400.00 crore with a central share of Rs. 150.00 crore was envisaged for Telangana.  Further, the proposal of the Government of Telangana has been approved for the implementation of various fisheries development activities at a total project cost of Rs. 339.37 crore with a central share of Rs. 108.73 crore during 2020-21 to 2024-25, and Rs. 39.40 Crore released so far based on the utilization reported by the Government of Telangana.

(c) The prominent post harvest infrastructure facilities approved under PMMSY  for Telangana  includes  marketing  related  infrastructure  such  as  (i)  Fish  value  added enterprise unit (3 unit), (ii) Construction of fish kiosks (185 unit), (iii) Insulated vehicles (20 unit), (iv) Live fish vending Centres (20 unit), (v) Three-wheeler with Ice Box (200 unit) and (vi) State of art whole sale fish market at Hyderabad.

(d) As per provisional figures for FY 2024-25, Telangana records an annual inland fish  production  of  approximately  4.77  lakh  tonnes.  Under  the  PMMSY,  provisions  are available for capacity building, establishment of modern/mechanised landing facilities, and insurance support. Further, under the Central Sector Sub-scheme Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) , the Government extends a one-time incentive covering  40%  of  the  aquaculture  insurance  premium,  with  an  additional  10%  benefit earmarked for SC/ST and women beneficiaries. To further strengthen fish production and allied activities in Telangana, a Wholesale Fish Market estimated at ₹47.03 crore (with a Central share of ₹28.22 crore) has been approved under PMMSY. In addition, a Centre of Excellence under the Central Sector component has been approved for activities related to post-harvest management and value chain development in the State.

(e) Since  no  fishing  harbour  project  has  been  approved  in  Telangana  by  the department under the fisheries developmental schemes, the question does not arise.

*******