Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying addressed Lok Sabha questions regarding fisheries infrastructure, employment, organic fish clusters, and support for cooperatives/startups under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The response details initiatives and financial outlays for infrastructure enhancement, employment generation figures, status of fisheries clusters, and support mechanisms for cooperatives and startups, with specific data for Karnataka, Tripura, and Jammu & Kashmir. The information provided covers activities primarily from 2020-21 to 2024-25, and includes future plans for cooperative development through 2032-33.
Key Points / Main Content:
Fisheries Infrastructure Enhancement:
* Rs. 17,210.46 crore total outlay (including Rs. 6761.80 crore central share) supported fisheries infrastructure projects in various States/UTs under PMMSY from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
* Karnataka: Rs. 1058.98 crore for fishing harbors, hatcheries, pond construction, deep-sea fishing vessels, cage culture, and more.
* Tripura: Rs. 259.74 crore for Aqua Park, hatcheries, pond construction, ornamental fisheries, fish feed mills, and value addition units.
* Jammu & Kashmir: Rs. 150.20 crore for trout raceways/hatcheries, ponds, fish feed mills, transport vehicles, and value addition units.
Employment Opportunities:
* PMMSY generates direct and indirect employment in fishing, aquaculture, processing, transportation, and marketing.
* Estimated employment generation since PMMSY inception: Karnataka (260392), Tripura (142292), Jammu & Kashmir (26364).
Organic Fish Clusters:
* 34 fisheries clusters notified, including organic fisheries clusters in Sikkim and Meghalaya.
* Clusters span multiple states and districts, focusing on coldwater fisheries, saline water aquaculture, reservoir fisheries, and more.
* Karnataka: Sea Cage Cluster (Karwar, Badkal, Kumtta)
* Tripura: Pabda fisheries cluster (Unakoti, North Tripura)
* Jammu Kashmir: Coldwater Fisheries (Anant Nag, Kulgam, Shopian)
Support for Fisheries Cooperatives and Startups:
* PMMSY provides financial assistance for setting up Fish Farmers Producer Organizations (FFPOs).
* Approval accorded for formation of existing 2000 fisheries cooperatives as FFPOs and formation of new 195 FFPOs.
* Plan to form 12,000 fisheries cooperatives in uncovered panchayats/villages from 2023-24 to 2032-33.
* Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Saha-Yojana (PMMKSSY) supports formalization and strengthening of 5500 primary fisheries cooperatives.
* Support for fisheries startups includes seed funding and incubation through Startup India.
* 39 project proposals approved under the Entrepreneur Model of PMMSY with Rs. 31.22 Crores in subsidy assistance.
Impact Analysis:
State Governments/Union Territories:
* Impact: Required to implement and manage the fisheries infrastructure projects supported by PMMSY, report on employment generation, facilitate the formation of fisheries clusters, and support cooperatives/startups. They also need to distribute the funds appropriately.
* Action Required: Implement approved projects, monitor employment, coordinate cluster development, and support cooperatives/startups in line with PMMSY guidelines.
Fishers and Fish Farmers:
* Impact: Benefit from enhanced infrastructure, increased employment opportunities, improved market access through cooperatives, and access to financial assistance and support for adopting new technologies and practices.
* Action Required: Participate in training programs, form or join FFPOs, adopt sustainable fishing practices, and utilize available resources for infrastructure development and technology adoption.
Fisheries Cooperatives and Startups:
* Impact: Fisheries cooperatives gain access to financial assistance, capacity building, and mentoring to strengthen their operations and increase bargaining power. Fisheries startups receive seed funding and incubation support to develop innovative solutions and drive growth in the sector.
* Action Required: Form or strengthen cooperatives, develop innovative business models, participate in startup programs, and leverage available resources for growth and sustainability.
Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying:
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the implementation of PMMSY, monitoring progress, and providing financial and technical support to States/UTs, cooperatives, and startups.
* Action Required: Ensure effective implementation of PMMSY, monitor progress against targets, provide necessary support to stakeholders, and address any challenges or bottlenecks in implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A scheme by the Government of India to enhance fisheries infrastructure and generate employment opportunities in the fisheries sector.
Karnataka: A state in India, mentioned in the context of fisheries infrastructure, employment opportunities, organic fish clusters and support for fisheries cooperatives and startups.
Tripura: A state in India, mentioned in the context of fisheries infrastructure, employment opportunities, organic fish clusters and support for fisheries cooperatives and startups.
Jammu and Kashmir: A Union Territory in India, mentioned in the context of fisheries infrastructure, employment opportunities, organic fish clusters and support for fisheries cooperatives and startups.
Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The government department responsible for implementing policies and initiatives related to fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying in India.
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB): An organization involved in formulating action plans for the formation of fisheries cooperatives.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi SahaYojana (PMMKSSY): A sub-scheme of PMMSY which envisages to support formalisation and strengthening of primary fisheries cooperatives.
Sikkim: A state in India, mentioned in the context of organic fisheries cluster.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1413
TO BE ANSWERED ON 29TH JULY, 2025
Fisheries Infrastructure under PMMSY
1413. Shri Basavaraj Bommai:
Shri Chandan Chauhan:
Shri Jugal Kishore:
Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state:
(a) the details of initiatives being taken by the Government to enhance fisheries infrastructure in the
country under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), State-wise especially in Karnataka,
Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir;
(b) whether the Government is working to improve employment opportunities in the fisheries
sector in the country, if so, the details thereof, State-wise particularly in Karnataka, Tripura and Jammu
and Kashmir;
(c) the details of plans of the Government for expanding organic fish clusters in the country,
State-wise including Karnataka, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir; and
(d) the manner in which Union Government is supporting fisheries cooperatives and start-ups in the State,
under PMMSY State-wise including Karnataka, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(SHRI GEORGE KURIAN )
(a): Under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), during the last five years
(2020-21 to 2024-25), the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying has supported fisheries infrastructure projects with a total outlay of Rs.17,210.46 crore
including central share of Rs.6761.80 crore to enhance fisheries infrastructure to various
States/UTs including Karnataka, Tripura and Jammu & Kashmir. The State-wise details of
fisheries infrastructure approved to the States of Karnataka, Tripura and Jammu & Kashmir is
furnished as Annexure-I
(b): The PMMSY has been playing a vital role in generating significant direct and indirect
employment opportunities in the fisheries and allied activities such as fishing, aquaculture,
processing, transportation and marketing, ponds preparation etc. The estimated employment
generation (both direct and indirect) in Karnataka, Tripura and Jammu & Kashmir since inception
of PMMSY are 260392, 142292 and 26364 respectively.
(c): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has
notified 34 fisheries clusters in the country including organic fisheries cluster in Sikkim and
Meghalaya. The State-wise details of the fisheries clusters notified including Karnataka, Tripura
and Jammu & Kashmir is furnished as Annexure-II.(d): The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) inter-alia, provides financial
assistance for setting up of Fish Farmers Producer Organizations (FFPOs) to economically
empower the fishers and fish farmers and enhance their bargaining power. The Department of
Fisheries has accorded approval for formation of existing 2000 fisheries cooperative as FFPOs
and formation of new 195 FFPOs. The Department of Fisheries through National Fisheries
Development Board (NFDB) has formulated action plan to form 12,000 fisheries co-operatives
in uncovered panchayats/villages with large water bodies/coastal areas over a period of ten
years from the year 2023-24 to 2032-33 in two phases i.e 6000 from 2023-24 to 2027-28 & 6000
from 2028-29 to 2032-33. In addition, the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Saha-Yojana
(PM-MKSSY) a sub-scheme of PMMSY envisages to support formalisation and strengthening
of 5500 primary fisheries cooperatives with mentoring, capacity building and need based
financial support.
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,
Government of India is supporting fisheries startups and entrepreneurs under the Pradhan
Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) - with the aim to encourage the startups to develop
transformative solutions in the fisheries sector and to drive innovation, sustainability and
efficiency by supporting Startups with seed funding and incubation through Startup India
(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade). To promote innovation, boost private
investment, enhance productivity, strengthen market linkages in the fisheries sector, the
Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has approved 39
Nos of project proposals with subsidy assistance of Rs. 31.22 Crores, under the Entrepreneur
Model of the PMMSY scheme
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Statement referred to in reply to part (a) of the Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.1413 for
answer on 29th July, 2025 put in by Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Shri Chandan Chauhan and
Shri Jugal Kishore, Hon’ble Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) regarding Fisheries
Infrastructure under PMMSY: State-wise details of fisheries infrastructure approved to
the States of Karnataka, Tripura and Jammu & Kashmir
S.No. Name of the Total Fisheries infrastructure projects/ Activities
State investment supported under PMMSY
(Rs. in
crores)
1 Karnataka 1058.98 Fishing Harbours & Fish Landing Centres, Fish
hatcheries, construction of ponds, acquisition of deep
sea fishing vessels, cage culture, Recirculatory
Aquaculture Systems, ornamental fisheries units, ice
plant/cold storages, Fish kiosks, upgradation of existing
fishing vessels, Communication & Tracking devices like
transponders.
2 Tripura 259.74 Aqua Park, Fish hatcheries, construction of ponds,
Ornamental fisheries units, Re-circulatory Aquaculture
Systems, Biofloc units, fish feed mills, Fish value
addition units.
3 Jammu and 150.20 Trout Raceways, Trout Hatcheries, Re-circulatory
Kashmir Aquaculture Systems, Biofloc units, ponds, fish feed
mills, fish kiosks, fish transport vehicles, Ornamental
fisheries units, fish value addition units.Annexure-II
Statement referred to in reply to part (c) of the Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.1413 for
answer on 29th July, 2025 put in by Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Shri Chandan Chauhan and
Shri Jugal Kishore, Hon’ble Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) regarding Fisheries
Infrastructure under PMMSY: State-wise details of the fisheries clusters notified under
PMMSY
Name of the Name of the
Sl. No. Leading District Partnering District
State/UT Cluster
(i) (iii) (ii) (iv) (v)
Jammu & Kashmir Coldwater Anant Nag Kulgam & Shopian
1.
Fisheries
Haryana Saline Water Sirsa Rohtak, Hissar &
2.
Aquaculture Fatehabad
Madhya Pradesh Reservoir Bhopal (Halali Khandwa (Indira Sagar
3.
Fisheries Dam) Dam)
Chhattisgarh Tilapia Cluster Raipur Dhamtri & Kanker
4.
Bihar Wetland Siwan
5.
Fisheries Gopalganj & Chapra
Uttar Pradesh Pangasius Sidarth Nagar Maharajganj and Kabir
6.
Cluster Nagar, Basti
Odisha Scampi Cluster Balasore Mayurbhanj & Bhadrakh
7.
Andhra Pradesh West Godavari Krishna, Elluru & Nellore
Brackish water
8. (Bhimavaram)
Aquaculture
Karnataka Sea Cage Karwar Badkal & Kumtta
9.
Cluster
Sikkim Organic Soreng -
10.
Fisheries cluster
Jharkhand Hazaribagh -
11. Pearl Cluster
Tamil Nadu Ornamental Madurai -
12.
Fisheries Cluster
Lakshadweep Islands Seaweed - -
13.
Cluster
Andaman & Nicobar -- --
14. Tuna Cluster
Islands
Telangana Murrel Cluster Mancherial Peddapalli
15.
Kerala Pearl Spot Kollam Kottayam
16.
Cluster
Gujarat Veraval Mangrol fishing Harbour
17. Fishing Harbour
18. Punjab Saline water Muktsar Sahib Fazilka
Aquaculture
19. Uttarakhand Cold water Pithoragarh Chamoli Bageswar
Fisheries
20. West Bengal Dry Fish Cluster Purba Mednipur Sagar Island
21. Puducherry Fishing Harbour Karaikal Fishing Thengaithitu Fishing
Harbour Harbour
22. Nagaland Integrated fish Mokokchung Chumoukedima
farmingName of the Name of the
Sl. No. Leading District Partnering District
State/UT Cluster
(i) (iii) (ii) (iv) (v)
23. Manipur Pengba fish Bishnupur Loktak Lake
cluster
24. Assam Riverine Golpara Kamrup & Darang
Fisheries
25. Mizoram Paddy cum fish Kolasib Serchhip
cluster
26. Arunachal Pradesh Aqua-tourism Ziro Tawang, West Kameng &
cluster Shi-Yomi
27. Ladakh Coldwater Kargil Leh
fisheries
28. Goa Estuarine cage North Goa South Goa
culture
29. Himachal Pradesh Coldwater Kullu District Mandi
Fisheries
30. Tripura Pabda fisheries Unakoti North Tripura
cluster
31. Rajasthan Saline water Churu Hanumangarh
aquaculture
32. Maharashtra Fisheries Raigad Ratnagiri
Cooperatives
33. Dadar & Nagar Haveli Fishing Harbour Diu (Vanakbara) --
and Daman Diu
34. Meghalaya Organic fish West Khasi Hills East Khasi Hills
farming
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