**Executive Summary:**
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to support genetic improvement programs and establish Nucleus Breeding Centres (NBCs) for aquaculture species. This initiative, with an allocated budget of Rs. 200.00 crore, aims to enhance productivity and ensure the availability of high-quality brood and seed. Projects sanctioned under PMMSY from 2020-21 to 2024-25 are being implemented by ICAR Institutes and State Fisheries Universities at a total cost of 60.03 crore. Several ICAR institutes have been designated as NBCs, and financial support is extended to MPEDA.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Purpose and Scope:**
* The PMMSY supports Genetic Improvement Programmes and establishment of Nucleus Breeding Centres (NBCs) for economically important aquaculture species.
* The scheme also supports establishment of Brood Banks and Broodstock Multiplication Centres (BMCs) for the supply of quality brooders.
* These activities aim to enhance productivity, self-reliance, and sustainability in aquaculture.
* **Funding and Implementation:**
* Genetic Improvement Programmes and NBCs are implemented as Central Sector activities with 100% central funding.
* Rs. 200.00 crore has been allocated under PMMSY for NBC and Genetic Improvement Programmes.
* Projects worth 60.03 crore were sanctioned from 2020-21 to 2024-25, implemented by ICAR Institutes and State Fisheries Universities.
* The Government of Andhra Pradesh has not submitted any relevant proposals.
* **Approved Genetic Improvement Programs:**
* Programs approved for species including Scampi, Penaeus indicus, P. monodon, Common Carp, Indian Pompano, Catla, Rohu, Murrel, and Rainbow Trout.
* **Designated Nucleus Breeding Centres (NBCs):**
* ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar, designated as NBC for freshwater species.
* Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), Mandapam, Tamil Nadu, designated as NBC for marine species.
* **Support for MPEDA:**
* Financial support extended to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) for establishing an Evaluation Centre-cum-BMC for Peneus monodon in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
* **NBC/BMC Establishment Guidelines:**
* Guidelines for establishment and operation of NBCs and BMCs notified under the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act 2005.
* States/UTs can establish NBC/BMC as per these guidelines.
* **Project Timelines and Costs:**
* Various projects with specific completion timelines, ranging from 31.03.2025 to 31.03.2028 and costs, outlined in Annexure I (provided in the original document).
**Impact Analysis**
**Central and State Government research and academic institutions:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for implementing genetic improvement programs and establishing/maintaining NBCs.
* *Action Required:* Execute approved projects according to specified timelines and guidelines.
**ICAR-CIFA and ICAR-CMFRI:**
* *Impact:* Designated as Nucleus Breeding Centres for freshwater and marine species, respectively.
* *Action Required:* Operate as NBCs and ensure the supply of improved broodstock.
**MPEDA:**
* *Impact:* Received financial support for establishing an Evaluation Centre-cum-BMC for Peneus monodon.
* *Action Required:* Establish and operate the Evaluation Centre-cum-BMC as per the guidelines.
**States/UTs:**
* *Impact:* Can establish NBCs/BMCs as per the guidelines under the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act 2005.
* *Action Required:* Establish NBCs/BMCs following the notified guidelines to support aquaculture.
**Private Hatcheries (including those in Andhra Pradesh):**
* *Impact:* Will receive improved broodstock for production of high-quality seed.
* *Action Required:* Utilize the improved broodstock to enhance seed quality and aquaculture production.
**State Brood Banks:**
* *Impact:* Supplied with improved broodstock developed through genetic improvement programs and NBCs.
* *Action Required:* Utilize improved broodstock to provide high-quality seed to support aquaculture.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A scheme implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Fisheries to support the fisheries sector.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India, mentioned in the context of proposals and projects under PMMSY.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The government ministry responsible for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying in India.
Nucleus Breeding Centres (NBCs): Centres established under PMMSY for genetic improvement of aquaculture species.
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Designated as the Nucleus Breeding Centre for freshwater species.
ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), Mandapam, Tamil Nadu: Designated as the Nucleus Breeding Centre for Marine species.
Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA): An authority that received financial support for the establishment of an Evaluation Centre-cum-BMC for genetically improved Peneus monodon at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act 2005: Act under which guidelines for establishment and operation of Nucleus Breeding Centre and Broodstock Multiplication Centres in India has been notified.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION No.*375
ANSWERED ON 19th AUGUST, 2025
Nucleus Breeding Centres under PMMSY
*375. Shri Appalanaidu Kalisetti:
Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be
pleased to state:
(a) the number of proposals received by the Government for setting up of Genetic
Improvement Programmes and Nucleus Breeding Centres (NBCs) under the Pradhan
Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) during the last five years, State/UT-wise
and district-wise in Andhra Pradesh;
(b) the number of projects approved, proposals pending along with the reasons for
delay and non-approval under this sub-component and the details of funds allocated,
released and utilized for each project, State-wise and district-wise in Andhra Pradesh;
and
(c) the current status of implementation of these approved projects, including
timelines for completion and operationalisation?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)
(a) to (c): A Statement is placed on the Table of the House.
*****Statement referred to in reply to the Lok Sabha Starred Question No.375 due for answer on
19th August, 2025 put in by Shri Appalanaidu Kalisetti, Hon’ble Members of Parliament, Lok
Sabha regarding Nucleus Breeding Centres under PMMSY
(a) to (c): The Pradhan Mantri Matya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) implemented by the Ministry
of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Fisheries with effect from the year
2020-21 inter alia support for Genetic Improvement Programmes of economically important
aquaculture species and establishment of Nucleus Breeding Centres (NBCs) besides supporting
establishment of Brood Banks and Broodstock Multiplication Centre (BMCs) for supply of quality
brooders. These efforts aim to enhance productivity, self-reliance, and sustainability in aquaculture
and ensures availability of high-quality brood and seed for long-term sectoral growth. The Genetic
Improvement Programmes and establishment of Nucleus Breeding Centres are implemented as
Central Sector activities under PMMSY with 100% central funding in association with the central
and State Government research and academic institutions.
Recognizing the importance of genetically improved and high-quality seed for aquaculture,
Rs.200.00 crore has been allocated under PMMSY for establishment of NBC and Genetic
Improvement Programmes of economically important aquaculture species. The Department of
Fisheries, GoI has approved programmes for the genetic improvement of commercially important
species such as: (i) Scampi (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), (ii) Penaeus indicus, (iii) P. monodon,
(iv) Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), (v) Indian Pompano, (vi) Catla, (vii) Rohu, (viii) Murrel, and
(ix) Rainbow Trout. These projects sanctioned under PMMSY during the year 2020-21 to 2024-25,
are being implemented by various ICAR Institutes and State Fisheries Universities at a total cost of
₹60.03 crore. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has not submitted any proposal on genetic
improvement programme or NBC under the PMMSY. The organization-wise project details and
duration are given in Annexure-I.
Further, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has designated the ICAR-Central
Institutes of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar, as the NBC for freshwater
species and the Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institutes (ICAR-
CMFRI), Mandapam, Tamil Nadu, as the NBC for Marine species. The DoF, GoI has also extended
financial support to the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) for the
establishment of an Evaluation Centre-cum-BMC for genetically improved Peneus monodon at
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Besides, the guidelines for establishment and operation of Nucleus
Breeding Centre and Broodstock Multiplication Centres in India has been notified under the Coastal
Aquaculture Authority Act 2005 and the States/UTs can established NBC/BMC as per the said
guideline.
The improved broodstock developed through these genetic improvement programme and the
NBCs are supplied to the State Brood Banks established under the erstwhile Blue Revolution
Scheme and PMMSY as well as to the private hatcheries across the country - including those in
Andhra Pradesh - for production of high-quality seed to support aquaculture.
*****Statement referred to in reply to the part (b) and (c) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question
No.375 due for answer on 19th August,2025 raised by Shri Appalanaidu Kalisetti,
regarding Nucleus Breeding Centres under PMMSY
(Rupees in Lakh)
Sl. Cost of the Timeline of Project
Name of Sub-components/Activities
No project completion
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Scaling up of genetic Improvement programme of 400.07
1 Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Scampi), ICAR-CIFA, 31.03.2025
Bhubaneswar
Establishment of Pilot Scale Broodstock 532.00 31.12.2025
2 Multiplication Centre for P monodon, MPEDA,
RGCA, Vishakhapatnam.
Establishment of Shrimp Evaluation Study Unit 675.50 31.12.2025
(SEU) for P. monodon to evaluate the reproductive
3
and growth performance of founder families of
DTSP at Rajakkamangalam, Kanyakumari District
Development of Indigenous Shrimp (Indian white 2504.40 31.3.2026
shrimp) Aquaculture: Genetic Improvement
4
Program of Penaeus indicus, Phase-I, ICAR-CIBA,
Chennai
Development of pure lines for genetic improvement 212.84 31.12.2025
in rainbow trout: up scaling and sustainable quality
5
seed production in Kashmir Valley to enhance
aquaculture production, Sri Nagar
Genetic Improvement of Common Carp Cyprinus 928.81 31.12.2025
carpio for Inland Saline Aquaculture: Strain
6
development for underutilized water resources,
Regional centre of ICAR-CIFE, Rahtak, Haryana
Strengthening of Nucleus Breeding Center (NBC) of 250.00 31.03.2026
Freshwater Fishes (AhR-Jayanti, CIFA-Amrit Catla
7
and CIFA-GI Scampi) and Establishment of NBC for
Striped Murrel, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar
Nucleus Breeding Centre for Marine Fish Species at 500.00 31.03.2028
8 Regional Centre of ICAR-CMFRI, Mandapam,
Tamil Nadu
Total 6003.62
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