PMMSY Brackish Water Hatchery
By Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India
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Quick Answer
PMMSY capital subsidy of up to ₹30 lakh for a new brackish-water shellfish or finfish hatchery.
- Funding amount
- ₹20L – ₹30L
- 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 establishment of need-based new brackish-water hatcheries for shellfish and finfish (item 1.6 of the scheme's activity list).
The benchmarked unit cost is ₹50.00 lakh per hatchery. Government assistance is ₹20.00 lakh for a general beneficiary and ₹30.00 lakh for an SC/ST/Women beneficiary, with the balance met by the promoter. Because the activity is 'need based', the State Fisheries Department will weigh local seed demand when appraising the proposal.
Applications are made through the State/UT Fisheries Department and sanctioned in the state's Annual Action Plan.
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…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹20L – ₹30L
What You Get
Central assistance towards the capital cost of one new brackish-water hatchery producing shellfish or finfish seed, benchmarked at ₹50.00 lakh. A general beneficiary receives ₹20.00 lakh; an SC/ST or woman beneficiary receives ₹30.00 lakh. The remaining project cost is the promoter'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 need-based project proposal for the brackish-water hatchery at the ₹50.00 lakh 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 do I get?
₹20.00 lakh for a general beneficiary and ₹30.00 lakh for an SC/ST or woman beneficiary, against a ₹50.00 lakh unit cost.
What does 'need based' mean here?
The state weighs local demand for brackish-water seed before sanctioning a new hatchery, so approval depends on the gap in your area.
Who can apply?
Individual beneficiaries proposing a new brackish-water shellfish or finfish hatchery.
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
- Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj launched fisheries Infrastructure projects worth Rs 36.49 Crorepib.gov.in · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
