PM Modi launches “Matsya Sampada Yojana ” e-Gopala Mobile App, (PMMSY) Bhartat Yojana

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 National
Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), the central assistance will be up to
40% of the unit/project cost for 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 legislature and without legislature): 100%
Central share.

For the Beneficiary orientated i.e. individual/group activities subcomponents/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 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 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 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 the 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

i.) Background of the implementing agency (other than the Department of
State/UT) and their credential and competencies, including financial
statement of previous three years in case of autonomous agencies,
entrepreneurs.
ii.) Feasibility studies wherever required to assess the demand and supply
gaps of intended benefits, particularly in the project locality.
iii.) Project objectives.
iv.) Anticipated benefits in quantifiable terms, especially in enhancement of
fish production, employment generation etc.
v.) Cost benefit analysis, wherever required (especially in case of bankable
projects).
vi.) Bio-security and Environment concerning issues (if any).
vii.) Documentary evidence of availability of land and statutory clearances/
permissions/licenses, wherever required.
viii.) Sources of funding for implementation of the project (Central
assistance, State contribution, own contribution/bank loan etc. as the
case may be).
ix.) Clear time-lines (in form of a Bar Chart) for completion of the project.
x.) Undertaking to the effect that there shall be no duplication of central
funding or implementation of a similar project by the same agency in the
same location.
xi.) Detailed Cost Estimate of the project formulated in accordance with the
methodology stipulated in this guideline.
xii.) Presentation of details of the project before the PAC, NFDB or such
entity as decided by DoF wherever required.
xiii.) However, the above said broad essential elements may vary from
project to project depending on the local conditions, project
requirements, magnitude and gestation period of the project etc.