PRADHAN MANTRI MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA
(PMMSY)
Sl No FAQS FOR PMMSY
Q1. What is PMMSY?
The PMMSY is an umbrella scheme with two separate Components namely
(a) Central Sector Scheme (CS) and (b) Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) Component is further segregated
into Non-beneficiary oriented and beneficiary orientated sub-
components/activities under the following three broad heads:
(i) Enhancement of Production and Productivity
(ii) Infrastructure and Post-Harvest Management
(iii) Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework
Q2. What is the duration of PMMSY scheme?
PMMSY will be implemented in all the States and Union Territories for a period of 5(five)
years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
Q3. What is the funding pattern for Central Sector Scheme?
(a) The entire project/unit cost will be borne by the Central government (i.e.
100% central funding).
(b) Wherever direct beneficiary oriented i.e. individual/group activities are
undertaken by the entities of central government including National
Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), the central assistance will be up to
40% of the unit/project cost for General category and 60% for
SC/ST/Women category.
Q4. What is the funding pattern for Non-beneficiary orientated Centrally
Sponsored Scheme?
The Non-beneficiary orientated sub-components/activities under CSS
component to be implemented by the States/UTs, the entire project/unit
cost will be shared between Centre and State as detailed below:
(a) North Eastern & Himalayan States: 90% Central share and 10% State
share.
(b) Other States: 60% Central share and 40% State share.
(c) Union Territories (with legislature and without legislature): 100%
Central share.
Q5. What is the funding pattern for Beneficiary orientated Centrally
Sponsored Scheme?
For the Beneficiary orientated i.e. individual/group activities sub-
components/activities under CSS component to be implemented by the
States/UTs, the Government financial assistance of both Centre and
State/UTs governments together will be limited to 40% of the project/unit
cost for General category and 60% of the project/unit cost for
SC/ST/Women. The Government’s financial assistance will in turn be
shared between Centre and State/UTs in the following ratio:
(a) The North Eastern & the Himalayan States: 90% Central share and 10%
State share.
(b) Other States: 60% Central share and 40% State share.
(c) Union Territories (with legislature and without legislature): 100%
Central
share (No UT Share).
Q6. Which are the End Implementing Agencies (EIAs) in PMMSY?
The PMMSY would be implemented through the following agencies:
(i) Central Government and its entities including National Fisheries
Development Board
(ii) State/UT Governments and their entities
(iii) State Fisheries Development Boards
(iv) Any other End Implementing Agencies as decided by Department of
Fisheries
Q7. Who are all the intended beneficiaries under PMMSY?
The intended beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada
Yojana are: Fishers, Fish farmers, Fish workers and Fish vendors, Fisheries
Development corporations, Self Help Groups (SHGs)/Joint Liability Groups
(JLGs) in fisheries sector, Fisheries cooperatives, Fisheries Federations,
Entrepreneurs and private firms, Fish Farmers Producer
Organizations/Companies (FFPOs/Cs), SCs/STs/Women/Differently
abled persons, State Governments/UTs and their entities including State
Fisheries Development Boards (SFDB) & Central Government and its
entities
Q8. Where the beneficiaries have to submit the Detailed Project Reports
(DPRs)/ Self Contained Proposals for PMMSY Scheme?
The beneficiaries have to submit the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)/ Self
Contained Proposals to the respective District Fisheries Office.
Q9. What are the sub components/activities covered under PMMSY scheme?
(i)Enhancement of Production and Productivity
(ii) Infrastructure and Post-Harvest Management
(iii) Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework
Q10. What are the broad essential elements to be included in Detailed Project
Reports (DPRs)/ Self Contained Proposals?
i.) Background of the implementing agency (other than the Department of
State/UT) and their credential and competencies, including financial
statement of previous three years in case of autonomous agencies,
entrepreneurs.
ii.) Feasibility studies wherever required to assess the demand and supply
gaps of intended benefits, particularly in the project locality.
iii.) Project objectives.
iv.) Anticipated benefits in quantifiable terms, especially in enhancement of
fish production, employment generation etc.
v.) Cost benefit analysis, wherever required (especially in case of bankable
projects).
vi.) Bio-security and Environment concerning issues (if any).
vii.) Documentary evidence of availability of land and statutory clearances/
permissions/licenses, wherever required.
viii.) Sources of funding for implementation of the project (Central
assistance, State contribution, own contribution/bank loan etc. as the
case may be).
ix.) Clear time-lines (in form of a Bar Chart) for completion of the project.
x.) Undertaking to the effect that there shall be no duplication of central
funding or implementation of a similar project by the same agency in the
same location.
xi.) Detailed Cost Estimate of the project formulated in accordance with the
methodology stipulated in this guideline.
xii.) Presentation of details of the project before the PAC, NFDB or such
entity as decided by DoF wherever required.
xiii.) However, the above said broad essential elements may vary from
project to project depending on the local conditions, project
requirements, magnitude and gestation period of the project etc.
Q11. If land is on lease, how many years of lease is necessary?
In case of lease land for culture activities, the minimum lease period should
be 10 years from the date of submission of DPR/SCP and the registered
lease document should be included in the DPR/SCP.
In case of schemes under the component “Aquatic Animal Health
Management”,
the lease period should be at least 7 (seven) years from the date of
submission of SCP and the registered lease document shall be furnished
with SCP.
Q12. Whether financial assistance will be given for purchase of land for
proposals submitted under PMMSY?
No
Q13. Can we apply the same proposal under FIDF and PMMSY?
No
Q14. How much will be the government assistance per annum for enrolled
beneficiary under the activity “Livelihood and nutritional support for
socio economically backward, active traditional fishers’ families for
conservation of fisheries resources during fish ban/lean period”?
The governmental assistance of Rs 3000 per annum per enrolled beneficiary
will be provided under this activity under PMMS. Each enrolled beneficiary
under this component is required to contribute Rs. 1500 annually.
Q15. Whether PMMSY has any scheme specifically for development of
fisheries in North Eastern and Himalayan states/UTs?
Yes. PMMSY has special schemes specifically for development of fisheries
in North eastern and Himalayan states/UTs. Under the beneficiary-oriented
schemes, the [Link].3.1 to 3.8 (page number 99 to 111) are the schemes
specifically for development of fisheries in North eastern and Himalayan
states/UTs.
Q16. Whether PMMSY has any schemes for development of RAS and Bio floc
culture technologies?
Yes, PMMSY has schemes for development of RAS and Bio floc culture
technologies. Under the component technology infusion and adaptation,
[Link]. 5.1 to 5.4 (page number 120 to 122) are the schemes for development
of RAS and Bio floc culture technologies.
Q17. Whether PMMSY has any schemes for development of Ornamental
fisheries?
Yes, PMMSY has schemes for development of ornamental fisheries. Under
the component “Development of Ornamental and recreational fisheries”,
[Link]. 4.1 to 4.5 (page number 112 to 118) are the schemes for development
of ornamental fisheries.
Backyard Ornamental Fish Rearing unit (both Marine and Fresh
water with a unit cost of Rs. 3.0 lakh (Sl No. 4.1, page number 112)
Medium Scale Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit (Marine and
Freshwater Fish with a unit cost of Rs. 8.0 lakh (Sl No. 4.2, page
number 114)
Integrated Ornamental Fish unit (breeding and rearing for
freshwater fish) with a unit cost of Rs. 25.0 lakh (Sl No. 4.3, page
number 115)
Integrated Ornamental fish unit (breeding and rearing for marine
fish) with a unit cost of Rs. 30.0 lakh (Sl No. 4.4, page number 115)
Q18. Whether PMMSY has any schemes for development of reservoir cage
culture and sea cage culture?
Yes
Establishment of Open Sea cages (100-120 cubic meter volume) with
a unit cost of Rs. 5.0 lakh (Sl No. 2.4, page number 94)
Establishment of Cages in cold water regions with a unit cost of Rs.
5.0 lakh (Sl No. 3.8, page number 110)
Installation of Cages in Reservoirs with a unit cost of Rs. 3.0 lakh (Sl
No. 5.5, page number 123)
Q19. Is there any restriction for the project cost?
The eligible project cost for activities covered under PMMSY will be
restricted to the unit cost as per the operational guidelines of PMMSY.
Q20. Will the beneficiary be communicated about the status of the proposals
submitted?
The beneficiaries may have to enquire with the respective district fisheries
office for knowing the status of their submitted proposals. The Government
of India won’t communicate directly to the beneficiaries regarding the
status of submitted proposals.
