PMMSY Saline Aquaculture Inputs
By Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India
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Quick Answer
PMMSY input support of ₹2.40–3.60 lakh per hectare for the first crop in new saline/alkaline water ponds.
- Funding amount
- ₹2.4L – ₹3.6L
- 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 funds input costs for the initial crop in newly constructed ponds and tanks in saline and alkaline areas (item 1.10 of the scheme's activity list) — the culture systems that make otherwise unproductive inland saline land economically usable.
The benchmarked unit cost is ₹6.00 lakh per hectare, covering seed, feed and other production inputs. Government assistance is ₹2.40 lakh per hectare for a general beneficiary and ₹3.60 lakh per hectare for an SC/ST/Women beneficiary. It supports the first crop only.
Proposals are filed with 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…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹2.4L – ₹3.6L
What You Get
One-time assistance towards seed, feed and other inputs for the initial crop in a newly constructed saline or alkaline water pond or tank, benchmarked at ₹6.00 lakh per hectare. A general beneficiary receives ₹2.40 lakh per hectare; an SC/ST or woman beneficiary receives ₹3.60 lakh per hectare.
- 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
Prepare an input-cost proposal for the new saline/alkaline pond at the ₹6.00 lakh per hectare benchmark.
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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
What is covered?
Input costs — seed, feed and other production inputs — for the initial crop in newly constructed saline or alkaline water ponds and tanks.
How much is the assistance?
₹2.40 lakh per hectare for general beneficiaries and ₹3.60 lakh per hectare for SC/ST and women beneficiaries, against a ₹6.00 lakh per hectare unit cost.
Who is this aimed at?
Farmers bringing inland saline or alkaline land into aquaculture use, where conventional cropping is unviable.
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.
