**Executive Summary**
This report details the Department of Fisheries' efforts to develop the fisheries sector in Himachal Pradesh through the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Blue Revolution scheme. Significant funding has been allocated for infrastructure, including a ₹5.17 crore training centre in Una and various reservoir development projects. Key objectives include achieving a 600 metric tonne annual fish production target for major reservoirs over the next five years through integrated stocking and conservation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Financial Allocations and Schemes**
* **PMMSY:** Since FY 2020-21, projects worth ₹15,548.08 lakh have been approved, with a central share of ₹7,947.31 lakh.
* **FIDF:** ₹5.17 crore has been approved for a State-of-the-Art Fisheries Training Centre at Gagret, District Una.
* **Blue Revolution:** Between FY 2015-16 and 2019-20, a central share of ₹3,727.47 lakh was fully utilized for seed stocking, hatcheries, and landing centres.
* **Reservoir Specific Funding:** Specific allocations include ₹126.40 lakh for Gobind Sagar, ₹171.20 lakh for Kol Dam, and ₹160.00 lakh for Pong Dam.
**Production and Infrastructure**
* **Production Growth:** Annual fish production increased from 16,015.81 MT in 2021-22 to 19,019.83 MT in 2024-25.
* **Farming Expansion:** Growth is driven by trout farming in high-altitude regions and carp farming in reservoir belts.
* **Pangasius Culture:** 48 cages have been installed across major reservoirs to promote commercial Pangasius culture.
* **Landing Facilities:** 15 landing centres in Pong Dam and 8 in Gobind Sagar have been established to expand fishing activities.
**Social Security and Fishermen Welfare**
* **Equipment Assistance:** 697 fishermen received governmental assistance for the procurement of boats and nets.
* **Financial Support:** 9,208 fishermen received "close season" assistance over the last three years.
* **Insurance Coverage:** Fishers are provided with insurance of ₹5.00 lakh for death or permanent disability and ₹2.50 lakh for partial disability.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Local Fishermen**
**Impact**
Fishermen benefit from modernized equipment, financial buffers during the close season, and essential life and disability insurance. Increased production targets and new landing centres improve their livelihood opportunities and safety.
**Action Required**
Fishermen must comply with close season regulations and utilize provided insurance and equipment to sustain long-term resource productivity.
**Stakeholder: Government of Himachal Pradesh**
**Impact**
The State government is responsible for the utilization of significant central funds and the management of new infrastructure like the Gagret Training Centre and various landing centres.
**Action Required**
The State must implement integrated stocking and conservation measures to meet the projected annual target of 600 metric tonnes per reservoir over the next five years.
**Stakeholder: Fisheries Cooperatives**
**Impact**
Cooperatives are empowered through governmental assistance aimed at promoting capture fisheries and culture-based fisheries in major reservoirs.
**Action Required**
Cooperatives need to engage with the new cage culture installations (Pangasius) and manage sustainable harvesting practices within the reservoir belts.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): The flagship scheme implemented since FY 2020-21 to drive fisheries development projects and production across India, including Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh: The central state of focus where fisheries development, trout and carp farming expansion, and reservoir management are being implemented.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF): A specialized fund used to approve infrastructure proposals, such as the establishment of a Fisheries Training Centre in District Una.
Blue Revolution Scheme: An initiative implemented from FY 2015-16 to 2019-20 that funded seed stocking, hatcheries, and reservoir fisheries development.
Gobind Sagar and Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoirs: Key water bodies central to the state's fisheries development schemes, including cage culture, capture fisheries, and specific annual production targets.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Fisheries Development in Himachal Pradesh
Posted On: 24 MAR 2026 12:17PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India since FY 2020-21 is implementing the flagship
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) across all States and Union Territories including in
the State of Himachal Pradesh. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India since inception of
PMMSY has accorded approvals to the fisheries development projects of Government of Himachal
Pradesh worth ₹15,548.08 lakh with a central share of ₹7,947.31 lakh under the PMMSY. In addition,
under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund(FIDF), a proposal for establishment
of a State-of-the-Art Fisheries Training Centre at Gagret, District Una at a cost of ₹5.17 crore has also
been approved. It is reported that the State of Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a steady increase in fish
production, mainly due to expansion of trout farming in high-altitude regions and carp farming in
reservoir belts. The annual fish production, fish seed production, and funds released under CSS, CS
components, and NFDB since 2021-22 as reported by the Government of Himachal Pradesh are furnished
below:
Financial Year Fish Carp Seed Trout CSS – CS – NFDB (₹
Production (Spawn in Seed PMMSY (₹ PMMSY (₹ in lakh)
(MT) lakhs) (Eyed Ova in lakh) in lakh)
in lakhs)
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii)
2021–22 16,015.81 702.21 50.00 1,264.82 25.70 33.18
2022–23 17,026.09 671.31 42.00 1,309.62 0.00 29.30
2023–24 17,721.64 629.49 54.00 562.43 0.00 8.18
2024–25 19,019.83 773.56 60.00 1,476.25 25.70 69.03
2025–26 (up to 16,861.06 430.70 30.00 0.00 0.00 8.48
February 2026
)
(b) to (e): Yes, Sir. In order to harness the potential of Gobind Sagar, Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoirs in
a sustainable manner, Governmental assistance is provided under the fisheries development schemes for
promotion of capture fisheries through cooperatives and promotion of cultured based fisheries. To promotecommercial Pangasius culture, a total 48 cages (24 in each reservoir) have been installed, and to promote
and expand fishing activities, 15 landing centres in Pong Dam and 8 landing centres in Gobind Sagar have
been established. The Governmental assistance is also provided for procurement of boats and nets to 697
fishermen, while 9208 fishermen in the State are provided with close season assistance in the last three
years. In addition, insurance cover of ₹5.00 lakh (death/permanent disability) and ₹2.50 lakh (partial
disability) is extended to the fishers, fingerling stocking, cage culture, and closed season are also
implemented to sustain fisheries resources.
The Government of Himachal Pradesh further reported that under the Blue Revolution scheme
implemented during FY2015-16 to 2019-20, Himachal Pradesh received the Central share of ₹3727.47
lakh and this central share was fully utilised. It is reported that supporting seed stocking, development of
hatcheries, cage culture, landing centres, and ice plants, funds were allocated for reservoir fisheries
development, including ₹126.40 lakh for Gobind Sagar, ₹171.20 lakh for Kol Dam and ₹160.00 lakh for
Pong Dam. The Government of Himachal Pradesh has reported that the projected fish production target of
600 metric tonne annually is set for each of Gobind Sagar and Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoirs for the
next five years through integrated stocking and conservation measures.
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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