PMMSY Biofloc Ponds (Freshwater)
By Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India
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Quick Answer
PMMSY subsidy of ₹5.6–8.4 lakh per 0.1 ha biofloc unit, including inputs, for freshwater areas.
- Funding amount
- ₹5.6L – ₹8.4L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this subsidy
Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the Department of Fisheries supports construction of biofloc ponds in freshwater areas, with inputs included at ₹4 lakh per hectare (item 1.12 of the scheme's activity list).
The unit is 0.1 hectare, benchmarked at ₹14 lakh. Government assistance is ₹5.6 lakh per unit for a general beneficiary and ₹8.4 lakh per unit for an SC/ST/Women beneficiary. An individual can claim up to 2 units of 0.1 ha; a group or society up to 20 units — so a cooperative project can be scaled well beyond an individual farm.
Proposals are submitted through the State/UT Fisheries Department.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Fisheries is the Government of India department for fisheries and aquaculture. It sits under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and is based in New Delhi. It is not an incubator and does not run cohorts. It runs central schemes, the main…
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- Amount
- ₹5.6L – ₹8.4L
What You Get
Assistance towards building a biofloc culture pond in a freshwater area, with production inputs included at ₹4 lakh per hectare. One unit is 0.1 hectare against a ₹14 lakh benchmark. A general beneficiary receives ₹5.6 lakh per unit and an SC/ST or woman beneficiary ₹8.4 lakh per unit. Individuals may claim up to 2 units; groups, cooperatives and FFPOs up to 20 units.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
State/UT Fisheries Departments appraise proposals against PMMSY activity norms and unit costs, prioritise them within the approved Annual Action Plan outlay, and forward them for sanction. Physical verification of the created asset precedes release of assistance.
Application Process
- 1
Prepare proposal
Draft a proposal for the biofloc units at the ₹14 lakh per 0.1 ha unit benchmark.
You - 2
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is one unit?
0.1 hectare, benchmarked at ₹14 lakh including inputs of ₹4 lakh per hectare.
How much assistance per unit?
₹5.6 lakh for a general beneficiary and ₹8.4 lakh for an SC/ST or woman beneficiary.
How many units can I claim?
Up to 2 units of 0.1 ha per individual beneficiary and up to 20 units per group or society.
Are inputs included?
Yes — the activity covers construction of the biofloc pond including inputs at ₹4 lakh per hectare.
Where do I apply?
Through your State or UT Fisheries Department under PMMSY.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- ₹154.57 crore fisheries projects approved for Jammu and Kashmir under PMMSYnewsonair.gov.in · 2 months ago
Source: Google News aggregated
