**Executive Summary**
This document provides a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1698 concerning the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in Telangana. It details funds sanctioned, infrastructure created, beneficiaries covered, and steps taken to improve the income of fish farmers in Telangana under the scheme, as of February 10, 2026. The PMMSY has a central share of Rs. 68.14 crore, for the development of fisheries and aquaculture.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Financial Allocations:**
* The Government of India has approved proposals for Telangana under PMMSY totaling Rs. 196.80 crore with a central share of Rs. 68.14 crore since 2020-21.
* Funds sanctioned and released to Telangana under PMMSY over the last three years are detailed in Annexure-I. The total funds released were 1334.54 Lakh.
* **Infrastructure Development:**
* Fisheries infrastructure created/strengthened in Telangana under PMMSY is detailed in Annexure-II.
* This includes the establishment of fish hatcheries, Re-Circulatory Aquaculture Systems, mini fish feed mills, and live fish vending centers across various districts.
* **Beneficiaries:**
* The Government of Telangana has reported that 4,54,432 beneficiaries across all 33 districts have been covered under the PMMSY Scheme.
* **Measures to Improve Fish Farmer Income:**
* Approved activities aimed at enhancing production, productivity, and reducing input costs for the Government of Telangana.
* Establishment of 21 new freshwater finfish hatcheries.
* Development of 824 hectares of grow-out ponds with input support.
* Stocking of fingerlings across 1.4 lakh hectares of reservoirs.
* Establishment of 11 Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) units.
* Installation of 89 cage culture units in reservoirs.
* **Strengthening Market Linkages:**
* Establishment of a state-of-the-art wholesale fish market in Hyderabad.
* Setting up of 185 units of fish kiosks.
* Establishment of 2 live fish vending centers.
* Provision of 6 insulated vehicles and 500 motor cycles with ice boxes.
* **Murrel Production:**
* Notification of a dedicated murrel production and processing cluster in Mancherial District.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of Telangana**
* **Impact:** The Government of Telangana benefits from the central funding and approved projects under PMMSY, aimed at developing fisheries and aquaculture in the state, improving infrastructure, and increasing the income of fish farmers.
* **Action Required:** The Government of Telangana needs to effectively implement the approved activities and projects to ensure optimal utilization of funds and achievement of the scheme's objectives.
**Fish Farmers in Telangana**
* **Impact:** Fish farmers stand to benefit from increased productivity, reduced input costs, strengthened market linkages, and improved incomes through the various initiatives under PMMSY.
* **Action Required:** Fish farmers need to actively participate in the scheme's activities and adopt the new technologies and practices promoted by the government to enhance their productivity and profitability.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A scheme implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying to develop the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Department of Fisheries (DoF): The primary government body responsible for implementing the PMMSY scheme.
Telangana: The state to which the PMMSY scheme and related funds are sanctioned.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The Union ministry responsible for the Department of Fisheries and the PMMSY scheme.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1698
TO BE ANSWERED ON 10th FEBRUARY, 2026
PMMSY in Telangana
1698. Dr. Kadiyam Kavya:
Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state:
(a) the details of funds sanctioned and released to Telangana under Pradhan Mantri Matsya
Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
(b) the details of fisheries infrastructure created/strengthened in Telangana under the scheme,
district-wise, including hatcheries, feed mills, cold chain, fish landing centres and other facilities;
(c) the number of beneficiaries covered under the Scheme in Telangana, year and district-wise;
and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to increase productivity, reduce input costs and strengthen
market linkages to improve incomes of fish farmers in Telangana?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH
(a) and (b): The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
(MoFAH&D), Government of India (GoI) is implementing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
(PMMSY) in all States and UTs, including the State of Telangana since 2020-21. The DoF, GoI, has
approved proposals from the Government of Telangana at a total cost of Rs. 196.80 crore, with a
central share of Rs. 68.14 crore, for the development of fisheries and aquaculture, including
infrastructure, in the State under PMMSY. The year-wise details of funds sanctioned and released
for the last three years under PMMSY to Telangana is furnished at Annexure-I, and the fisheries
infrastructure created/strengthened in Telangana under PMMSY is furnished at Annexure-II
(c): The Government of Telangana has reported that 4,54,432 beneficiaries across all 33 districts
have been covered under the PMMSY Scheme.
(d) The DoF, GoI under the PMMSY has approved a range of activities to the Government of
Telangana, aimed at enhancing the production, productivity and reducing input costs. These include
(i) establishment of 21 new freshwater finfish hatcheries, (ii) development of 824 hectares of
grow‑out ponds with input support, (iii) stocking of fingerlings across 1.4 lakh hectares of reservoirs,
(iv) establishment of 11 Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) units, and (v) installation of 89
cage culture units in reservoirs. Further, for strengthening the market linkages, the DoF, GoI has
approved various activities to the Government of Telangana that includes (i) establishment of a state
of art-whole sale fish market at Hyderabad, (ii) setting up of 185 units of fish kiosks, (iii) establishment
of live fish vending centres – 2 units, (iv) provision of insulated vehicles – 6 units and (v) Provision
of 500 motor cycle with ice boxes. Additionally, the DoF, GoI has notified a dedicated murrel
production and processing cluster in Mancherial District, Telangana, to enhance murrel production,
improve productivity, and reinforce market connectivity.
****ANNEXURE-I
Statement referred to in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1698 regarding
PMMSY in Telangana on 10th February, 2026 - year-wise details of funds sanctioned and
released for the last three years under PMMSY to Telangana:
(Rupees in Lakh)
Total
Central
Sl. No Year Project Fund Released
Share
Cost
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
1 2022-23 8276.01 3759.63 0.00
2 2023-24 7252.88 1979.99 397.36
3 2024-25 4151.5 1075.2 937.18
Total 19680.39 6814.82 1334.54
****ANNEXURE-II
Statement referred to in reply to part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1698 regarding
PMMSY in Telangana on 10th February, 2026 - district-wise details of fisheries infrastructure
created in Telangana under PMMSY:
Sl. No. Activity District Unit
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
1 Establishment of Fish Hanumakonda 1
Seed Hatchery Jagityal 1
Peddapalli 1
Nalgonda 2
Nirmal 2
2 Re-Circulatory Adilabad 1
Aquaculture Medak 1
System/Bio-Floc. Nalgonda 1
Sngareddy 1
Suryapet 1
Yadadri 1
3 Mini Fish Feed Mills Jayashanker 1
Bhupallapally 1
Suryapet 1
4 Live Fish Vending Nalgonda 2
Centres
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