Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Back-Yard Mini RAS Unit Gujarat

The scheme Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland) with the component of Establishment of Back-Yard Mini RAS Unit, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by promoting inland fisheries and creating employment opportunities through rearing fish in reservoirs. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible individuals and entities involved in inland fisheries for the establishment of fish hatcheries and fish farming units using advanced technologies such as Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) and Biofloc. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% from the Government of Gujarat. > Objective: - Assistance is provided for accelerating inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, increasing inland fish production and boosting inland fisheries. - Except for water bodies or ponds, in less land, less water, Biofloc with source as well, Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS). By creating fish tanks with this method, more fish production can be obtained in less land and less water. If more beneficiaries get the benefit of the subsidy of this scheme, more fish production can be achieved with less water sources and less land. - Inland fish production capacity can be increased by the establishment of freshwater hatcheries.