PMMSY Fisheries Subsidy 2026: 40%, 60% for Women/SC/ST
Under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, ponds, biofloc, RAS tanks, ornamental fish and processing get 40% of the government unit cost as subsidy; women, SC and ST beneficiaries get 60%. A new 1-hectare po
Under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, ponds, biofloc, RAS tanks, ornamental fish and processing get 40% of the government unit cost as subsidy; women, SC and ST beneficiaries get 60%. A new 1-hectare pond plus first-year inputs has a norm of ₹11 lakh, so the general category gets about ₹4.4 lakh. Confirm the scheme's current status with the district fisheries office.
01How much help does each scheme give?
Subsidy / support by scheme
Orange = this guide's scheme. Percent is on eligible cost / cost norm; AIF has no subsidy, only interest relief.
02Example: Fish Pond (1 hectare)
Total cost ₹11 lakh
- Your share₹1.1 lakh
- Bank loan₹5.5 lakh
- Subsidy₹4.4 lakh
From your pocket only ₹1.1 lakh
03What does it cover?
- New pond and first-year inputs
- Biofloc/RAS
- Ornamental fish unit (from ₹3 lakh)
- Ice plant, cold storage, processing
04Before you start?
- Test water and soil
- A good fingerling supplier
05Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy is there in PMMSY?
40% of unit cost; 60% for women, SC, ST.
What is the government cost of a 1-hectare pond?
Construction ₹7 lakh + first-year inputs ₹4 lakh = ₹11 lakh.
Where do I apply?
At the district fisheries office or the state PMMSY portal.
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