The PMMSY is an umbrella scheme with two separate components namely (a) Central Sector Scheme (CS) and (b) Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) Component is further segregated into Non-beneficiary oriented and beneficiary orientated subcomponents/activities under the following three broad heads: (i) Enhancement of Production and Productivity (ii) Infrastructure and Post-Harvest Management (iii) Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework

PMMSY will be implemented in all the States and Union Territories for a period of 5(five) years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.

(a) The entire project/unit cost will be borne by the Central government (i.e. 100% central funding). (b) Wherever direct beneficiary oriented i.e. individual/group activities are undertaken by the entities of central government including the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), the central assistance will be up to 40% of the unit/project cost for the General category and 60% for SC/ST/Women category.

The Non-beneficiary orientated sub-components/activities under CSS component to be implemented by the States/UTs, the entire project/unit cost will be shared between Centre and State as detailed below: (a) North Eastern & Himalayan States: 90% Central share and 10% State share. (b) Other States: 60% Central share and 40% State share. (c) Union Territories (with the legislature and without legislature): 100% Central share.

For the Beneficiary orientated i.e. individual/group activities sub-components/activities under CSS component to be implemented by the States/UTs, the Government financial assistance of both Centre and State/UTs governments together will be limited to 40% of the project/unit cost for General category and 60% of the project/unit cost for SC/ST/Women. The Government’s financial assistance will in turn be shared between Centre and State/UTs in the following ratio: (a) The North Eastern & the Himalayan States: 90% Central share and 10% State share. (b) Other States: 60% Central share and 40% State share. (c) Union Territories (with the legislature and without legislature): 100% Central share (No UT Share).

The PMMSY would be implemented through the following agencies: (i) Central Government and its entities including National Fisheries Development Board (ii) State/UT Governments and their entities (iii) State Fisheries Development Boards (iv) Any other End Implementing Agencies as decided by the Department of Fisheries

The intended beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana are Fishers, Fish farmers, Fish workers and Fish vendors, Fisheries Development corporations, Self Help Groups (SHGs)/Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) in the fisheries sector, Fisheries cooperatives, Fisheries Federations, Entrepreneurs and private firms, Fish Farmers Producer Organizations/Companies (FFPOs/Cs), SCs/STs/Women/Differently abled persons, State Governments/UTs and their entities including State Fisheries Development Boards (SFDB) & Central Government and its entities.

The beneficiaries have to submit Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)/Self-Contained Proposals to the respective District Fisheries Office.

(i)Enhancement of Production and Productivity (ii) Infrastructure and Post-Harvest Management (iii) Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework

In the case of leasing land for cultural activities, the minimum lease period should be 10 years from the date of submission of the DPR/SCP and the registered lease document should be included in the DPR/SCP. In the case of schemes under the component “Aquatic Animal Health Management”, the lease period should be at least 7 (seven) years from the date of submission of SCP and the registered lease document shall be furnished with SCP.

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