**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. †2555 regarding the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and its impact on fisheries. It outlines the progress and impact of PMMSY initiatives, including post-harvest infrastructure, data collection, and climate-resilient village development. The response covers various aspects of the scheme's implementation and its effects on the fisheries sector and coastal communities, with details provided on specific initiatives and outcomes. The report does not contain any key deadlines or action items.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Post-Harvest Infrastructure and Losses:**
* Post-harvest infrastructure like ice plants, cold storages, and fish kiosks, implemented under PMMSY with State Governments and UTs, has contributed to fish preservation and quality.
* Central funds are provided to State Governments and UTs for post-harvest infrastructure projects.
* A study by the National Productivity Council (NPC) showed a reduction in post-harvest losses: inland fisheries losses decreased from 18% (FY 2019-20) to 8.84% (FY 2023-24), and marine fisheries losses decreased from 21% (FY 2019-20) to 9.3% (FY 2023-24). The average national post-harvest loss was 9.16% during 2023-24.
* **Digital Data Collection:**
* Digital data from the National Marine Fisheries Census facilitates targeted scheme delivery, identification of vulnerable groups, assessment of infrastructure gaps, and support for climate-resilient interventions.
* The geo-referenced digital database is anticipated to strengthen policy planning, support infrastructure investments, enhance livelihoods, improve scheme access, and enhance monitoring, efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
* **Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV):**
* The Department of Fisheries is developing 100 Coastal Fishermen Villages (CFV) into Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV).
* Proposals for 95 villages at a total cost of Rs.190 crore have been approved, with Rs.47.50 crore provided to State Governments/UTs.
* The CRCFV program includes climate-resilient activities like open sea cage culture and seaweed cultivation.
* **Cold Chain Facilities:**
* PMMSY supports the creation of cold chain facilities.
* From FY2020-21 to FY2024-25, proposals include 734 cold storages and ice plants, 27,301 fish transportation units, 6410 fish Kiosks, 202 fish retail markets, and 21 wholesale fish markets have been approved.
* Karnataka reported construction of 20 ice plants/cold storages, modernization of a fishing harbour, and purchase of refrigerated vehicles under PMMSY in Dakshina Kannada.
* **Odisha Fisheries Development:**
* The Government of India has approved proposals for fisheries and aquaculture development in Odisha at a total cost of Rs.1298.25 crore under PMMSY.
* This includes a fishing harbor, 38 ice plants/cold storages, livelihood support for 68,000 fisher families, and insurance coverage for 53,91,593 fishers.
* Beneficiary identification and benefit extension are done by the Government of Odisha.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Fishermen and Fish Farmers
* **Impact:** Benefits from reduced post-harvest losses, improved fish quality, higher price realization, and livelihood development initiatives. They are also subject to new schemes, requiring awareness and compliance.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the government and UTs to participate in infrastructure projects and adhere to new guidelines for fish preservation and quality.
**Stakeholder:** Coastal Communities
* **Impact:** Development of Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) enhances livelihoods and provides alternative livelihood options. Coastal communities are now required to engage in these activities.
* **Action Required:** Participate in climate-resilient activities like open sea cage culture and seaweed cultivation to create sustainable livelihoods.
**Stakeholder:** State Governments and Union Territories (UTs)
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing PMMSY, including infrastructure development and beneficiary identification. State Governments and UTs will need to adapt to digital data collection and implement climate-resilient projects.
* **Action Required:** Coordinate with the central government to implement infrastructure projects, facilitate digital data collection, and develop and implement proposals for Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages. They also need to identify eligible beneficiaries and extend the benefits of PMMSY.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A scheme focused on sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India. The policy aims to develop infrastructure, support livelihoods, and reduce post-harvest losses.
Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV): An initiative under PMMSY to develop existing coastal fishermen villages into climate resilient and economically vibrant communities.
National Fisheries Development Board: The implementing agency for the CRCFV programme. This board is implementing the programme with 100% central funding.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The central ministry responsible for the policy and its implementation through the Department of Fisheries.
National Marine Fisheries Census: A census that collected digital data which helps to targeted delivery of schemes, identification of vulnerable groups and assessment of infrastructure gaps.
O.I.H
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. †2555
TO BE ANSWERED ON 16THDECEMBER, 2025
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
†2555. Shri Dineshbhai Makwana:
Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato:
Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh:
Shri Praveen Patel:
Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta:
Shri Alok Sharma:
Smt. Kamlesh Jangde:
Shri Lumbaram Choudhary:
Shri Naba Charan Majhi:
Shri Avimanyu Sethi:
Shri Godam Nagesh:
Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state:
(a) the manner in which over 730 cold storages, ice plants and 6,410 fish kiosks established under
the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) have ensured reduction in post-harvest
losses and improved prices for fishermen;
(b) the manner in which digital data collection through the National Marine Fisheries Census and
applications like VyAS-NAV are likely to strengthen the policymaking and sustainable management
of marine resources;
(c) the progress made towards developing 100 coastal fishermen villages into Climate Resilient
Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV), so far;
(d) the manner in which the said initiative protects coastal livelihoods from climatic impacts;
(e) the number of cold storage units, ice plants, refrigerated transport vehicles, and fish processing
plants sanctioned and operational under PMMSY in the country since 2021 especially in Dakshina
Kannada;
(f) whether the Government has taken any steps to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries in Bhadrak
and Balasore districts in Odisha are effectively covered under various components of the PMMSY
including infrastructure support, welfare schemes, and livelihood development initiatives, if so, the
details thereof; and
(g) whether the Government has any plans to increase the number of these villages, if so, the details
of the villages to be included for Dakshina Kannada?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)
(a): The post-harvest infrastructure such as ice plants, cold storages and fish kiosks have been
implemented in association with State Governments, Union Territories (UTs) under the Centrally
Sponsored Scheme Component of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The Central
fund for implementation of such post harvest infrastructure projects is provided to concerned State
Governments and UTs under PMMSY. The post-harvest infrastructure facilities developed under
PMMSY and earlier schemes have been contributing in fish preservation, maintaining of fish quality,
increase of shelf life of fish & fisheries products for higher price realization to fishers, fish farmers
and other associated stakeholders. The recent study title “Assessment of Post Harvest Losses in
Inland and Marine Fisheries” conducted through the National Productivity Council (NPC) revealed
that the national average of post-harvest losses in inland fisheries has been reduced from 18% (FY
2019-20) to 8.84% (FY 2023-24) and in marine fisheries it is reduced from 21% (FY 2019-20) to
9.3% (FY 2023-24). This study further reported the average national post harvest losses in fisheries
sector at 9.16% during 2023-24.(b): The high resolution, geo-tagged household and infrastructure-level granular digital data
collected under the National Marine Fisheries Census facilitate targeted delivery of schemes,
identification of vulnerable groups, assessment of infrastructure gaps (harbours, markets, cold
chains) and support climate-resilient livelihood-based interventions & evidence-based planning.
Further, the geo-referenced digital database is anticipated to strengthen the policy planning for
fisheries sector, supports evidence-based infrastructure investments, enhance livelihood initiatives
by identifying training needs and improving scheme access to fishing communities. This also
facilitate better monitoring of sustainability parameters, shift to digital workflows improves efficiency,
accuracy, and transparency in operations.
(c) and (d): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
recognizing the importance of developing the coastal communities, has taken up a transformative
initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to develop the existing 100
Coastal Fishermen Villages(CFV) situated close to the coastline in all Coastal States and Union
Territories(UTs) as Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages(CRCFV) and to make them as
economically vibrant fishermen villages. This programme with 100% central funding is implemented
through the National Fisheries Development Board. It is reported that proposals of various coastal
State Government and Union Territories for development of 95 existing coastal villages as Climate
Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFVs) at a total cost of Rs.190 crore have been approved
and central funds to a tune of Rs.47.50 crore to the State Governments/UTs. The Climate Resilient
Coastal Fishermen Villages programme inter-alia envisages development of various climate resilient
livelihood activities like open sea cage culture, seaweed and bivalve cultivation to create and sustain
the alternative livelihood for coastal fishermen.
(e): PMMSY inter-alia supports for creation of cold chain facilities and under this scheme, during
the last five years (FY2020-21 to FY2024-25), proposals for development of 734 cold storages and
ice plants, 27,301 units of fish transportation facilities such as 10924 motorcycles with ice boxes,
9412 bicycles with ice boxes, 3915 auto rickshaws, 1265 Live fish Vending units, 1406 insulated
trucks and 379 refrigerated trucks, 6410 fish Kiosks, 202 fish retail fish markets, 21 wholesale fish
markets have been approved. The Government of Karnataka has reported that construction of 20
ice plants/cold storages of various capacities, modernization and up-gradation of a fishing harbour,
purchase of 4 refrigerated vehicles, 16 insulated vehicles, 7 three-wheelers with ice boxes and 15
motorcycles with ice boxes have been supported under PMMSY in Dakshina Kannada District of
Karnataka.
(f): The Department of Fisheries, Government of India has so far accorded approvals to the
proposals of Government of Odisha for development of fisheries and aquaculture including
infrastructure at a total cost of Rs.1298.25 crore under PMMSY. This includes development of one
fishing harbour, 38 ice plants/cold storages, livelihood support to 68000 fishers families, insurance
coverage of 53,91,593 fishers with an average of about 1.08 lakh annually in the State of Odisha.
Under the PMMSY scheme, identification of the beneficiaries effectively covering the beneficiaries
in various districts and extending the benefits of PMMSY to the eligible beneficiaries is done by the
Government of Odisha.
(g): The Department of Fisheries, Government of India is presently implementing Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana and only 100 coastal fishermen villages are identified as of now for
development as Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages under this ongoing scheme.
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