PMMSY IN CHHATTISGARH
Issued by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on 12th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is being implemented in Chhattisgarh to promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development between 2020-21 and 2026-27. For the period ending 2025-26, projects worth Rs. 956.86 crore have been approved for the state, with a central share of Rs. 321.01 crore. These interventions aim to enhance the socio-economic security of fishers while significantly increasing production and infrastructure by the September 2026 deadline.
Key Points / Main Content
Financial Allocations (2020-21 to 2025-26)
- Total project approvals for Chhattisgarh amount to Rs. 956.86 crore.
- The central government's share is Rs. 321.01 crore, of which Rs. 274.16 crore has already been released.
- The national outlay for the PMMSY scheme is Rs. 20,750 crore through 2026-27.
Infrastructure and Technology Development
- Development of 28 Fish Seed Hatcheries and 3,200 hectares of new fish ponds.
- Deployment of modern technology, including 287 Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and 820 Biofloc units.
- Expansion of reservoir fishing through 8,500 cages and the establishment of one Integrated Aqua Park (IAP).
- Improvement of the supply chain via 14 fish feed mills and 511 small fish transport vehicles.
Welfare and Social Security
- Annual accidental insurance coverage provided to 5.52 lakh fishers.
- Annual livelihood and nutritional support extended to 9,667 fishers.
- Provision of institutional credit to 4,189 fishers through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme.
Sectoral Growth and Outcomes
- Fish production in Chhattisgarh increased from 3.14 lakh metric tonnes in 2014-15 to 8.73 lakh metric tonnes in 2024-25.
- Interventions have promoted rural employment, entrepreneurship, and reduced post-harvest losses.
Impact Analysis
Fishermen and Fish Farmers Impact They benefit from enhanced financial and social security, improved access to institutional credit, and modernized production tools. Production capacity is increased through new ponds, hatcheries, and cages. Action Required Eligible fishers should engage with the department to access insurance coverage, livelihood support, and credit facilities through the Kisan Credit Card.
Government of Chhattisgarh Impact The state government receives substantial central funding (Rs. 321.01 crore share) to drive regional socio-economic development and infrastructure expansion. Action Required The state must continue the execution of approved projects and ensure the effective utilization of the remaining central funds released for the 2020-26 period.
Rural Entrepreneurs and Youth Impact The scheme generates employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in specialized areas like fish feed milling, transport logistics, and high-tech aquaculture (Biofloc and RAS). Action Required Prospective entrepreneurs should leverage the infrastructure and technology infusion provided under PMMSY to establish businesses within the fisheries value chain.