**Executive Summary**
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 for development of fisheries and aquaculture infrastructure under PMMSY. The information was given on 10 FEB 2026 by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Financial Approvals & Releases (Under PMMSY):**
* The DoF, GoI, approved proposals for Telangana with a total project cost of Rs. 196.80 crore, including a central share of Rs. 68.14 crore.
* Year-wise funds sanctioned and released (in Lakh Rupees) for the last three years:
* 2022-23: Total Project Cost (8276.01), Central Share (3759.63), Fund Released (0.00)
* 2023-24: Total Project Cost (7252.88), Central Share (1979.99), Fund Released (397.36)
* 2024-25: Total Project Cost (4151.5), Central Share (1075.2), Fund Released (937.18)
* **Beneficiary Coverage:**
* 4,54,432 beneficiaries across all 33 districts of Telangana have been covered under the PMMSY Scheme.
* **Approved Activities:**
* 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.
* Provision of 500 motorcycles with ice boxes.
* **Murrel Production Cluster:**
* A dedicated murrel production and processing cluster has been notified in Mancherial District, Telangana.
* **Fisheries Infrastructure Created (District-Wise):**
* Establishment of Fish Seed Hatcheries: Hanumakonda (1), Jagityal (1), Peddapalli (1), Nalgonda (2), Nirmal (2).
* Re-Circulatory Aquaculture System/Bio-Floc: Adilabad (1), Medak (1), Nalgonda (1), Sngareddy (1), Suryapet (1), Yadadri (1).
* Mini Fish Feed Mills: Jayashanker (1), Bhupallapally (1), Suryapet (1).
* Live Fish Vending Centres: Nalgonda (2).
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of Telangana**
* **Impact:** Receives financial assistance and support for various fisheries and aquaculture development activities, enhancing production, productivity, and market linkages.
* **Action Required:** Implement approved projects and schemes effectively, ensuring the utilization of funds for intended purposes and reporting progress to the DoF, GoI.
**Fisheries Sector Stakeholders (Fishermen, Fish Farmers, etc.)**
* **Impact:** Benefit from increased infrastructure, improved production techniques, better market access, and enhanced livelihood opportunities.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the Government of Telangana and participate in the various schemes and programs implemented under PMMSY to improve their operations and income.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A scheme implemented by the Government of India for the development of fisheries and aquaculture in States and UTs.
Telangana: The State in India where the PMMSY scheme is being implemented with specific infrastructure projects.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D): The Indian ministry responsible for implementing and overseeing the PMMSY scheme.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
PMMSY in Telangana
Posted On: 10 FEB 2026 2:01PM by PIB Delhi
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.
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ANNEXURE-I
year-wise details of funds sanctioned and released for the last three years under PMMSY to Telangana:
(Rupees in Lakh)
Sl. No Year Total Project Central Share Fund Released
Cost
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
1 2022-23 8276.01 3759.63 0.002 2023-24 7252.88 1979.99 397.36
3 2024-25 4151.5 1075.2 937.18
Total 19680.39 6814.82 1334.54
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ANNEXURE-II
district-wise details of fisheries infrastructure created in Telangana under PMMSY:
Sl. No. Activity District Unit
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
1 Establishment of Fish Seed Hatchery Hanumakonda 1
Jagityal 1
Peddapalli 1
Nalgonda 2
Nirmal 2
2 Re-Circulatory Aquaculture Adilabad 1
System/Bio-Floc.
Medak 1
Nalgonda 1
Sngareddy 1
Suryapet 1
Yadadri 1
3 Mini Fish Feed Mills Jayashanker 1
Bhupallapally 1
Suryapet 14 Live Fish Vending Centres Nalgonda 2
This information was given by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh
alias Lalan Singh in the Lok Sabha today in response to a question asked.
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