## Policy Summary: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and Fishing Harbor Modernization
The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a flagship scheme with a total investment of Rs. 20,050 crore. This scheme, active from Financial Year 2020-21 to 2024-25, aims to bring about a Blue Revolution through the sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector and the welfare of fishermen across all States and Union Territories in India.
A key component of the PMMSY focuses on the development, modernization, and expansion of fisheries infrastructure, specifically Fishing Harbors, incorporating smart and green components based on the Eco-Fishing Ports and Blue Port Initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This includes the development of Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbors, aiming to modernize infrastructure, prioritize environmental sustainability, enhance efficiency, and improve safety through the integration of smart technologies.
As part of this initiative, the Department has approved the development of three Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbors at Vanakbara (Diu), Karaikal (Puducherry), and Jakhau (Gujarat) at a total estimated cost of Rs 369.8 Crore.
Furthermore, the Department has approved the modernization of 5 fishing harbor projects at an estimated cost of Rs 651.14 crore under the Central Sector component of PMMSY in convergence with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). Additionally, 11 fishing harbor projects have been approved for modernization under the central sponsored component of PMMSY at an estimated cost of Rs 263.54 Crore.
The modernization of fishing harbor infrastructure is expected to yield socio-economic benefits, including increased fish production, enhanced fish exports, growth of fisheries-related industries, improved trade for local fishers and stakeholders, and increased livelihood and employment opportunities.
The Department of Fisheries signed a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) agreement with the FAO in March 2025 to strengthen Blue Ports initiatives in India. In collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD), a workshop on the concept of Eco-Fishing Ports was conducted in May 2025.
Moreover, the department is implementing "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)", a Central Sector Sub-scheme under the PMMSY, to formalize the fisheries sector and support fisheries micro and small enterprises, with an investment of Rs. 6,000 crores. The PM-MKSSY is an externally aided project with Rs.1500 crore as loans comprising of Rs.1125 Crore from World Bank and Rs.375 Crore from French Development Agency AFD.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The central ministry responsible for fisheries and animal husbandry in India.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A flagship scheme implemented by the Department of Fisheries to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): A specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
Diu: A district in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India.
Karaikal, Puducherry: A district of the Union Territory of Puducherry, India.
Jakhau, Gujarat: A village and fishing port in Gujarat, India.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW): A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to ports, shipping and waterways.
French Development Agency (AFD): A French public financial institution that funds, supports and accelerates the transition towards a fairer and more sustainable world.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Blue Economy And Greening Of Fisheries
Infrastructure
Posted On: 23 JUL 2025 4:24PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a
flagship scheme namely ‘Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana” (PMMSY) with an investment of Rs.
20,050 crore in all States/ Union Territories for a period of 5 years from financial Year 2020-21 to 2024-25 to
bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector and welfare
of fishermen in India. The Development, modernisation and expansion of fisheries infrastructure in form of
Fishing Harbour with smart and green components based on Eco-Fishing Ports and Blue Port Initiative of
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is one of the important areas supported under Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Samapada Yojana (PMMSY). The Development of Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour in India
represents an innovative approach to modernise fishing infrastructure while prioritizing environmental
sustainability, efficiency, and safety. Implementation of smart technologies in fishing harbour by improving
operations, enhancing safety measures, and promoting sustainable practices. Towards, this the department has
approved development of three Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Vanakbara in Diu, Karaikal in
Puducherry and Jakhau in Gujarat respectively with a total estimated cost of Rs 369.8 Crore under Pradhan
Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India
has approved modernization of 5 fishing harbor project under Central Sector component of Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at an estimated cost of Rs 651.14 crore in convergence with Ministry of
Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). Similarly, the department has approved modernization of 11
fishing harbours project under central sponsored component of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
(PMMSY) at an estimated cost of Rs 263.54 Crore. The state/UT wise details of the approved modernization
of fishing harbor projects during last 5 years (FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25) under PMMSY is furnished at
Annexure I. The modernization of fishing harbour Infrastructure creates multifarious socio-economic benefits
especially augmentation of fish production, enhancement of fish export, growth of subsidiary fisheries base
industries, accelerate the local fishers and other stakeholders trade and increase in livelihood employment
opportunities.
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India
had in March, 2025 signed an agreement of Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) with Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO) for Strengthening of Blue Ports initiatives in India. In
addition, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India in collaboration with French Development
Agency (AFD) has conducted workshop on concept of Eco-Fishing Port in May, 2025. Further, the
department is implementing "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)", a Central
Sector Sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana for formalization of the fisheries
sector and supporting fisheries micro and small enterprises with an investment of Rs. 6,000 crores. The PM-
MKSSY is an external aided project with Rs.1500 crore as loans comprising of Rs.1125 Crore from World
Bank and Rs.375 Crore from French Development Agency (AFD).
Annexure-I
State-Wise/UT-Wise details of modernisation of fishing harbour project sanctioned during last 5 years
under PMMSY.
A. Modernisation of Fishing Harbour(FH) Projects approved under Central Sector Component of
PMMSY