**Executive Summary**
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India (DoF, GoI) has approved fisheries development projects for the Government of Maharashtra amounting to Rs. 981.72 Crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). These initiatives aim for the holistic development of marine and inland fisheries in Maharashtra, with 11 capacity-building programs conducted from 2023-24 to 2025-26.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Financial Approvals and Project Sanctions:**
* Rs. 981.72 Crore approved for fisheries development projects in Maharashtra under PMMSY.
* 1,138 projects sanctioned in Solapur, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Dharashiv and Ahilyanagar districts, totaling Rs. 207.72 crore.
* Rs. 8.99 crore sanctioned as financial assistance to 8,139 beneficiaries in Solapur and adjoining districts under District Planning Schemes.
* **Activities Supported under PMMSY:**
* Establishment of fish brood banks and fish/prawn hatcheries for quality seed.
* Technology-infused activities like cages in reservoirs, Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), biofloc units.
* Upgradation of fishing vessels, Integrated Modern Fish Landing Centres, State of art whole sale fish markets.
* Ornamental fish rearing units, seaweed cultivation, recreational fisheries units, fish kiosks, and value-added enterprises.
* Installation of artificial reefs for sustainable resource management.
* Ranching and stocking of fingerlings in reservoirs.
* **Capacity Building and Training:**
* 11 capacity building programs conducted from 2023–24 to 2025–26, benefiting 1,367 participants.
* Training on fisheries-related skills provided through the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB).
* **Inland Fisheries Development:**
* Interventions to address ground-level challenges in inland and reservoir fisheries.
* Establishment of hatcheries for quality seed, feed mills, fish markets, fish kiosks, and transportation facilities.
* Promotion of species diversification and productive utilization of land and water.
* Use of technology-infused culture practices to enhance production and exports.
* **Policy and Research Support:**
* Requisite policy guidelines issued to ensure optimal fish stocking and sustainable exploitation of inland waters.
* ICAR institutes supporting research on species diversification, fish health management, and genetic improvement.
* Focus on responsible fishing practices, processing, and value addition.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Fish Farmers & Fishermen**
* **Impact:** Enhanced production, productivity, and income through technology infusion, financial assistance, and improved infrastructure.
* **Action Required:** Participate in capacity building programs and adopt new technologies to improve fishing and aquaculture practices.
**Stakeholder: State Governments/UTs (Specifically Maharashtra)**
* **Impact:** Facilitated fisheries development through approved projects and financial assistance from the DoF, GoI.
* **Action Required:** Implement approved projects, identify beneficiaries under PMMSY, and coordinate with the DoF for addressing ground-level challenges.
**Stakeholder: General Public/Consumers**
* **Impact:** Improved availability and quality of fish products through enhanced production and infrastructure.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
**Stakeholder: ICAR Institutes**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to contribute to fisheries development through research and development on species diversification, fish health management, and genetic improvement.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support fisheries development through research, extension programmes, and dissemination of knowledge.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A scheme to promote the development of the fisheries sector in India, under which various projects have been approved in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: Indian state where fisheries and aquaculture development is being undertaken with assistance from the central government schemes.
Department of Fisheries (DoF): Department under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, responsible for fisheries development initiatives.
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB): Provides need-based capacity building programs based on proposals from States/UTs.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Fisheries and Aquaculture in Maharashtra
Posted On: 10 FEB 2026 2:00PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India (DoF, GoI) through its schemes, policies and programs
has been taking several initiatives towards holistic development of both marine and inland fisheries in all
States/UTs including Maharashtra. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana’ (PMMSY), during
last 3 years and current year Department has approved fisheries development projects of Government of
Maharashtra amounting to Rs. 981.72 Crore. The approved activities include financial assistance towards
establishment of fish brood banks, fish/prawn hatcheries towards quality seed, technology infused
activities like cages in reservoirs, Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), biofloc units, deep sea
fishing vessels, up gradation of existing fishing vessels for export competency, Integrated Modern Fish
Landing Centres, State of art whole sale fish markets, ice plant/cold storages, fish transportation facilities
etc. In addition, ornamental fish rearing units, seaweed cultivation, recreational fisheries units, fish kiosks,
fish value added enterprise towards alternate livelihood, livelihood support during fish ban period and
installation of artificial reefs along the coast towards sustainable management of resources are also
approved.
Under the PMMSY, the beneficiaries are identified by the respective State Governments/UTs. Government
of Maharashtra has informed that fisheries and aquaculture is being developed under the PMMSY and
state level district planning schemes. The main activities include enhancing fish production, infrastructure
development, livelihood support to fishers, stocking of fish fingerlings, capacity building programmes etc.
Government of Maharashtra has informed that under PMMSY, 1,138 projects have been sanctioned in
Solapur, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Dharashiv and Ahilyanagar districts, with a total project cost of Rs.207.72
crore. In addition, under the District Planning Schemes, financial assistance amounting to Rs.8.99 crore
has been sanctioned to 8,139 beneficiaries in Solapur and adjoining districts. 575 Kisan Credit Cards have
been issued in Solapur and adjoining districts for meeting the short term credit requirement.
The Department of Fisheries, GoI also provides need based capacity building programmes through
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) based on proposals submitted by the States/UTs.
Government of Maharashtra has informed that 11 training programmes under the Capacity Building
Programme were conducted during the period from 2023–24 to 2025–26, benefiting 1,367 participants in
various fisheries-related skills.
(c) and (d): The Department of Fisheries, Government of India works in close coordination with the
respective State Governments/UTs towards addressing the ground level challenges in fisheries including
inland and reservoir fisheries. Under the PMMSY, interventions like ranching, stocking of fingerlings in
reservoirs, integrated development of reservoirs are taken up towards reservoir fisheries development. In
addition, need based interventions towards strengthening inland fisheries like establishment of hatcheries
for quality seed, feed mills, establishment of fish markets, fish kiosks, fish vending centres, transportationfacilities, promoting species diversification, productive utilization of land and water, use of technology
infused culture practices are taken up thereby enhancing production, productivity, promoting exports and
doubling fishers and fish farmers incomes.
Government of Maharashtra has informed that requisite policy guidelines have been issued to ensure
optimal fish stocking and sustainable exploitation of inland waters. Further, ICAR institutes are supporting
these efforts through research on species diversification, fish health management, genetic improvement,
responsible fishing practices, processing and value addition, along with outreach and extension
programmes to strengthen livelihoods and market integration of inland fisheries.
This information was given by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh
alias Lalan Singh in the Lok Sabha today in response to a question asked.
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