**Executive Summary**
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is being implemented with an investment of ₹20,050 crore from FY 2020-21 to drive holistic development in the fisheries sector. National fish production has increased by 38% since 2019-20, with specific progress noted in Bihar through infrastructure funding and beneficiary coverage. Key objectives include achieving a production target of 10.20 lakh tonnes in Bihar for 2025-26 and providing financial support through interest subventions and credit cards.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Financial Allocations and Implementation**
* **Total Investment:** The PMMSY flagship scheme involves an estimated investment of ₹20,050 crore for all States and Union Territories.
* **Bihar Funding:** The Government of India approved ₹547.13 crore for Bihar, with ₹126.14 crore already released for development activities.
* **Infrastructure Sanctions:** ₹15.29 crore has been sanctioned for 35 fin fish hatcheries and one Brood Bank in Bihar, with ₹12.84 crore already utilized.
**Production Growth and Targets**
* **National Increase:** Total fish production rose from 141.6 lakh tonnes (2019–20) to 197.75 lakh tonnes (2024–25), representing a 38% jump.
* **Bihar Production:** Production reached 9.59 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, with a projected target of 10.20 lakh tonnes for the 2025-26 period.
**Modernization and Technology Initiatives**
* **Advanced Practices:** Promotion of biofloc technology, Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), cage culture, and mariculture.
* **Supply Chain Improvements:** Focus on establishing hatcheries, brood banks, and feed mills to ensure the supply of quality seed and feed.
* **Post-Harvest Infrastructure:** Development of value chains and infrastructure such as cold storage and ice plants.
**Financial Support and Credit Access**
* **Kisan Credit Card (KCC):** Facility extended to fishers and fish farmers since 2018-19 to meet working capital requirements.
* **FIDF Concessional Finance:** Provision of interest subvention up to 3% for the creation of fisheries infrastructure.
**Impact Analysis**
**Fishers and Fish Farmers**
**Impact**
They benefit from increased incomes, access to institutional credit via KCC, and modernized farming techniques that improve productivity and species diversification.
**Action Required**
Apply for KCC for working capital and utilize FIDF concessional finance for infrastructure projects like ponds and hatcheries.
**Government of Bihar**
**Impact**
The state receives significant central funding and infrastructure support, resulting in 4,421 beneficiaries covered under PMMSY and the establishment of new hatcheries.
**Action Required**
Continue the utilization of sanctioned funds to meet the 10.20 lakh tonne fish production target for 2025-26.
**Department of Fisheries / Ministry**
**Impact**
The department oversees the national 38% production jump and the implementation of sustainable aquaculture practices across the country.
**Action Required**
Monitor the ongoing deployment of PMMSY initiatives and ensure the distribution of quality fish seed and feed through newly established infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): The flagship scheme launched for the holistic development of the fisheries sector with an estimated investment of ₹20,050 crore.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF): A fund providing concessional finance and interest subvention for the creation and strengthening of fisheries infrastructure like ponds and hatcheries.
Kisan Credit Card (KCC): A credit facility extended to fishers and fish farmers to provide working capital for their operations.
Bihar: The primary state highlighted for the implementation of fisheries developmental activities, fund utilization, and production targets.
Department of Fisheries: The primary implementing agency under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying responsible for executing national fisheries initiatives.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Blue Revolution and Fisheries Development
Schemes
Posted On: 24 MAR 2026 12:20PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has been
implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with an estimated investment of
₹20,050 crore with effect from the financial year 2020-21 for holistic development of fisheries and
aquaculture sector in the country for development of fisheries in all States/Union Territories including
Bihar. Under PMMSY, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has accorded approval for
various fisheries developmental activities to the tune of Rs. 547.13 crore with central liability of Rs.
173.65 crore and an amount of Rs.126.14 crore has been released to the Government of Bihar for
development of fisheries in the State. As reported by the Government of Bihar, 4421 beneficiaries have
been covered under PMMSY in the state including 107 in Aurangabad district during the last three years
while as regards to fish seed farms and hatcheries, Project proposal worth of Rs.15.29 crore for 35 fin fish
hatcheries and one Brood Bank has been sanctioned and a sum of Rs.12.84 crore has been utilized in the
State.
Since the launch of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 2020, India has recorded a
substantial rise in both fish production and aquaculture productivity. The total fish production of the
country rose from about 141.6 lakh tonnes from the year 2019–20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in the year 2024–
25 with an increase of 38% jump. Similarly, the fish production in Bihar for the year 2024-25 stood at
9.59 lakh tonne and the estimated target for the current year 2025-26 is 10.20 lakh tonne.
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India has taken several initiatives under its flagship scheme
on PMMSY, which primarily focus on holistic development of the fisheries sector by promoting
sustainable and responsible aquaculture, enhancing fish production and productivity, strengthening value
chains and creating post-harvest infrastructures. The Government is also promoting modern aquaculture
practices including biofloc technology, Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), cage culture and
mariculture, supply of quality fish seed and feed through the establishment of hatcheries, brood banks and
feed mills along-with diversification into high-value species. These initiatives have collectively
contributed to increased fish production, improved productivity and enhanced income of fishermen and
fish farmers in the country. In addition, to facilitate the access to institution credit by fishers and fish
farmers, since 2018-19, Kisan Credit Card facility has been extended to fishers and fish farmers to meet
their working capital requirements. Further, under FIDF concessional finance for fishers and fish farmers
supported by interest subvention upto 3% has also been made available since 2018-19 for creation and
strengthening of fisheries infrastructure such as pond, cage culture, hatchery, feed plant, cold storage, ice
plant etc.
This information was given by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan
Singh alias Lalan Singh in the Lok Sabha in response to a question asked.
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