Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on 22nd July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
This report details the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in Odisha, highlighting a total investment approval of ₹1,301.18 crore since 2020–21. Key developments include the construction of an Integrated Aqua Park in Sambalpur and a sustainable wholesale fish market in Bhubaneswar. The document also emphasizes enhanced financial support through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, featuring significant interest subventions provided by the State Government.
Key Points / Main Content
Infrastructure Development
Integrated Aqua Park: Approved in January 2025 for Basantapur, Sambalpur, with a budget of ₹100 crore. Facilities include hatcheries, grow-out ponds, processing units, and research centers.
Wholesale Fish Market: A ₹59.13 crore "State of the Art" market is under development at Pandara, Bhubaneswar, featuring 44 wholesale and 99 retail units.
Sustainability Features: The Pandara market is designed with renewable-energy power systems and rainwater harvesting infrastructure to improve resource efficiency.
Project Status: Land procurement and preparatory works for the Aqua Park are complete, while land reclamation for the Pandara market has been finalized.
Financial Assistance and Credit
Kisan Credit Card (KCC): Extended to the fisheries sector since FY 2018–19 to provide timely and affordable working capital.
Interest Subventions: The Government of Odisha provides an additional 4% subvention for loans up to ₹1.00 lakh (making them interest-free) and 2% for loans between ₹1.00 lakh and ₹3.00 lakh (effective interest rate of 2%).
Collaboration: The Department of Fisheries and the Department of Financial Services are working with the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) to increase scheme uptake.
Outreach and Awareness
Community Engagement: The State Government conducts "Matsya O Pranee Sampad Melas" and local meetings at district, block, and village levels.
Information Dissemination: Active efforts are being made to educate fishers on how to avail themselves of KCC benefits and credit facilities.
Impact Analysis
Fishers and Fish FarmersImpact
Beneficiaries gain access to modernized aquaculture infrastructure and significantly more affordable credit, including interest-free loans for smaller amounts, which reduces financial barriers to operations.
Action Required
Fishers should attend local awareness meetings and "Melas" to understand application processes and engage with banks to utilize the KCC facility.
Government of OdishaImpact
The state is responsible for the execution of large-scale infrastructure projects and the management of interest subvention funds to improve the local blue economy.
Action Required
The state must oversee the completion of ongoing construction at the Sambalpur Aqua Park and continue regular awareness programming to ensure high uptake of credit schemes.
Department of Fisheries (Central)Impact
Acts as the primary funding and approval body, providing a Central share of ₹484.64 crore for fisheries development in the state.
Action Required
Maintain collaboration with the Department of Financial Services and State Level Bankers’ Committees to monitor the dissemination of KCC benefits.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): The primary national scheme for fisheries development under which projects in Odisha are being implemented since 2020–21.
Odisha (Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar): The central state of application for fisheries development proposals, specifically projects in Basantapur and Pandara.
Kisan Credit Card (KCC): A financial facility providing affordable working capital and interest subventions to fishers and fish farmers for fisheries-related activities.
Integrated Aqua Park: A major ₹100 crore fisheries infrastructure project approved for establishment in Basantapur, Sambalpur, under the PMMSY.
Department of Fisheries (DoF): The primary central department responsible for implementing the PMMSY and coordinating the extension of KCC benefits.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Blue Economy of Odisha under PMMSY
प्रव तथ: 22 JUL 2026 1:36PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D),
Government of India, has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
across all States and Union Territories, including Odisha, since 2020–21. During this period, the
Department has approved fisheries development proposals submitted by the Government of Odisha,
amounting to ₹1,301.18 crore, including a Central share of ₹484.64 crore, covering a wide range of
interventions to strengthen the fisheries and aquaculture value chain. Under PMMSY, DoF, GoI, accorded
approval in January 2025 for the establishment of the Integrated Aqua Park at Basantapur, Sambalpur with
a project cost of ₹100 crore. As reported by the State Government, key preparatory works such as land
procurement, issuance of the letter of intent to the executing agency, and construction of the approach road
and boundary walls, have been completed. Construction of the in-house hatchery facility, grow-out ponds,
processing units, research facilities and the effluent treatment plant are at various stage.
(b) The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Government of India, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya
Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), has also approved the construction of the State of Art Wholesale Fish Market
at Pandara, Bhubaneswar, at a total project cost of ₹59.13 crore, comprising 44 wholesale units and 99
retail units. The market is designed with modern sustainability features, including a
renewable-energy-based power system and rainwater harvesting infrastructure, aimed at reducing
dependence on conventional energy sources and improving resource efficiency. As reported by the
Government of Odisha, land reclamation stage has been completed.
(c) and (d) The Government of India has extended the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) facility to fishers and fish
farmers since FY 2018-19, thereby ensuring timely and affordable working capital for fisheries-related
activities. The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in
collaboration with the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, is actively engaging
with all States/UTs and the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) to raise awareness and disseminate
information among fishers and fish farmers for availing KCC benefits.
As per the Government of Odisha, the State Government conducts regular awareness programmes through
Matsya O Pranee Sampad Melas and fishermen meetings at the district, block, and village levels to
enhance uptake of the scheme. Further, the State Government provides an additional interest subvention of
4% for loans up to ₹1.00 lakh and 2% for loans above ₹1.00 lakh and up to ₹3.00 lakh. This makes KCC
loans interest-free up to ₹1.00 lakh and reduces the effective interest rate to 2% for loans between ₹1.00
lakh and ₹3.00 lakh, thereby significantly improving credit affordability for beneficiaries.
This Information was given by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan
Singh alias Lalan Singh in the Rajya Sabha in response to a question asked.
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