PMMSY Bivalve Cultivation
By Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India
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Quick Answer
PMMSY support of ₹8,000–12,000 per unit for mussel, clam and pearl oyster cultivation.
- Funding amount
- ₹8,000 – ₹12,000
- 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 bivalve cultivation — mussels, clams, pearl oysters and similar species (item 2.7 of the scheme's mariculture activity list).
The benchmarked unit cost is ₹0.20 lakh per unit. Government assistance is ₹0.08 lakh (₹8,000) per unit for a general beneficiary and ₹0.12 lakh (₹12,000) per unit for an SC/ST/Women beneficiary, with the balance contributed by the beneficiary. It is a low-capital entry point into coastal mariculture, well suited to fisher households and SHGs already working the estuary or backwater.
Proposals are made 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
- ₹8,000 – ₹12,000
What You Get
Assistance towards bivalve cultivation units for mussels, clams, pearl oysters and similar species, benchmarked at ₹0.20 lakh per unit. A general beneficiary receives ₹0.08 lakh per unit and an SC/ST or woman beneficiary ₹0.12 lakh per unit; the balance of the unit cost is the beneficiary's own contribution.
- 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 bivalve cultivation units at the ₹0.20 lakh per 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 much assistance per unit?
₹0.08 lakh (₹8,000) for a general beneficiary and ₹0.12 lakh (₹12,000) for an SC/ST or woman beneficiary, against a ₹0.20 lakh per unit cost.
Which species are covered?
Bivalves such as mussels, clams and pearl oysters.
Do I contribute anything?
Yes. Assistance covers part of the ₹0.20 lakh unit cost; the balance is your own contribution.
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.
