Prandhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

A Rupees 20,000 Crores for Fishermen through Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana scheme.

• Critical gaps in Fisheries value chain.

• Government will launch the PMMSY for integrated Sustainable inclusive development of marine and Inland fisheries.

• Rupees 11,000 Cr for activities in Marine , Inland fisheries and Aquaculture.

• Rupees 9000 Cr for Infrastructure - Fishing Harbours , Cold chain , Markets etc ..

• Cage culture , Seaweed farming , Ornamental Fisheries as well as New fishing vessels , Traceability , Laboratory network etc .., Will be key activities.

• Provisions of Ban period Support to Fishermen (During the period fishing is not permitted) , personal & Boat insurance.

• Will lead to Additional fish production of 70 lakh tonnes over 5 years.

• Empolyment to over 55 lakh persons ; Double exports to Rupees 1,00,000 Cr.

• Focus on Islands , Himalayan states , Northeast and Aspirational districts.