Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on 21st July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
The document outlines the development of 100 Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which has been extended to 30 September 2026. In Andhra Pradesh, 15 villages have been identified for this 100% Central Sector initiative with a total approved cost of ₹30 crore. Key objectives include enhancing livelihoods through modern infrastructure, disaster resilience, and productivity-enhancing assets.
Key Points / Main Content
Scheme Framework and Funding
Integrated Modern Coastal Villages: Implemented since 2020-21 with a unit cost of ₹750 lakh on a 60:40 cost-sharing basis between the Centre and States; however, Andhra Pradesh has not availed this specific activity.
Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV): A separate initiative to develop 100 coastal villages with a unit cost of ₹200 lakh per village, fully funded (100%) by the Government of India.
Extension: The PMMSY scheme has been extended until 30 September 2026.
Implementation in Andhra Pradesh
Approved Projects: 15 villages identified for CRCFV development at a total cost of ₹30 crore.
Fund Release: ₹15 crore has been released to the Government of Andhra Pradesh based on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and utilization requirements.
Target Areas: Specific interventions are highlighted for villages including Sorlagondhi and Gullalamodha in the Krishna district.
Infrastructure and Economic Interventions
Fisheries Infrastructure: Projects include jetty extensions for safe mooring, fish-drying platforms, solar fish-drying units, multi-purpose fisheries centers, common fish markets, and high-mast solar lighting.
Livelihood and Safety: Provision of seaweed culture farms, sea-cage culture, color GPS units, iceboxes, and life-saving appliances (life buoys and life jackets).
Beneficiary Impact: Infrastructure upgrades like the jetty extension in Gullalamoda and the common fish market in Sorlagondhi are expected to benefit approximately 1,450 and 1,520 persons respectively.
Impact Analysis
Government of Andhra PradeshImpact
The state government is responsible for executing the development of 15 identified villages using ₹30 crore in central funding.
Action Required
The state must implement approved projects based on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and manage the utilization of the ₹15 crore already released to secure subsequent funding.
Coastal Fishermen Communities (e.g., Sorlagondhi and Gullalamodha)Impact
Communities gain access to disaster-resilient infrastructure (cyclone/tsunami shelters) and modern amenities that enhance the fisheries value chain and personal safety.
Action Required
Fishermen must adopt and utilize the provided productivity-enhancing assets, such as GPS handsets, sea-cage culture, and seaweed farming, to improve economic gains and climate resilience.
Department of Fisheries (Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying)Impact
The Department acts as the primary funding and oversight body for the 100% Central Sector CRCFV initiative.
Action Required
Monitor project progress in identified villages and ensure the scheme objectives are met before the extension deadline of 30 September 2026.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): The flagship scheme for fisheries development under which initiatives for modernizing and enhancing coastal fishing villages are implemented.
Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV): A transformative initiative under PMMSY aimed at developing 100 coastline villages into economically vibrant and resilient hubs with 100% central funding.
Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The nodal government department responsible for identifying project sites, approving proposals, and releasing funds for coastal village development.
Sorlagondhi and Gullalamodha, Andhra Pradesh: Specific villages identified for development as CRCFVs with approved interventions including fish-drying platforms, solar units, and jetty extensions.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Coastal Fishing Village
प्रव तथ: 21 JUL 2026 3:06PM by PIB Delhi
The PMMSY, implemented from 2020-21, provides for developing Integrated Modern Coastal Villages at
a unit cost of ₹750 lakh to enhance economic and social gains for coastal fishers through sustainable
practices. The initiative strengthens livelihoods and participation across the fisheries value chain by
supporting modern infrastructure, disaster-resilient housing, cyclone and tsunami shelters, and post-
harvest amenities tailored to local needs. It is a non-beneficiary-oriented intervention implemented jointly
with coastal State Governments on a 60:40 cost-sharing basis. The scheme leverages the inherent
strengths of coastal communities to promote sustainable economic growth. The Government of Andhra
Pradesh has not availed this activity under the PMMSY.
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, recognizing the
importance of developing the coastal communities, has also taken up another transformative initiative
under the Pradhan Mantri Matya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to develop the existing 100 fishermen
villages situated close to the coastline in various States and Union Territories (UTs), including Andhra
Pradesh, into Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV), to make them economically vibrant
fishermen villages. The development of CRCFV has been taken up under the Central Sector scheme
component of the PMMSY with a unit cost of Rs 200 lakh per fishing village, and the entire cost (100%)
is borne by the Government of India.
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in consultation with
the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has identified 15 villages in the state for development as CRCFV,
including Sorlagondhi and Gullalamodha in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. The proposals of the
Government of Andhra Pradesh to develop the identified 15 villages as CRCFV at a total cost of Rs. 30
crore have been approved based on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted by the State, and so far,
Rs. 15.0 Crore has been released to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for implementation of the
approved projects of CRCFV based on the utilisation. The approved interventions for Sorlagondhi and
Gullalamodha villages include fish-drying platforms, solar fish-drying units, multipurpose fisheries center,
common fish market, high-mast solar lights, and jetty extension for safe boat mooring. Livelihood and
climate-resilient activities comprise seaweed culture farms, sea-cage culture, colour GPS units, life-saving
appliances, iceboxes, and other productivity-enhancing assets. The details of the interventions in both
villages are provided in Annexure I.
(d): The PMMSY scheme is extended up to 30 September 2026.
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Annexure – I
Statement regarding coastal fishing village,
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.JP
Interventions Cost No. of
(Rs in persons
lakhs) expected to
benefit
I Village: Gullalamoda
A Fisheries Infrastructure
Extension of Jetty boat mooring to 358 rmt with additional 144.2 1450
infrastructure
B Fisheries Economic Activities
Establishment of seaweed culture farms including value chain 5.0 250
infrastructure
Supply of GPS Handset 4.0 15
Lifesaving equipment 2.0 100
Iceboxes 14.85 160
Open sea cage culture 30.00 12
Total 200.05
II Village: Sorlagondhi
A Fisheries Infrastructure
Fishing Drying Platform 10.00 2250
Solar Drying Units 20.00 910
Multi-Purpose Fisheries Centre 40.00 1125
Common Fish Market 60.00 1520
High Mast Solar Light 16mt Height(2Nos) 5.00
B Fisheries Economic ActivitiesSolar lights 4.0 10
Demonstration on Seaweed pilot projects including value chain 5.5 100
Colour GPS Handsets 4.0 1520
Life Saving appliances- life buoy and life jackets 7.5 100
Sea Cage Culture 40.0 160
Total 195.9
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