Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of New Fresh Water Fin Fish Hatchery - Gujarat

The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)" with the component of the Establishment of New Fresh Water Fin Fish Hatchery, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims provide financial assistance for various inland fisheries activities, establishment of freshwater hatcheries, and support for advanced fish farming methods are provided to individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir leaseholders, and private entities involved in inland fisheries activities. 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: - Increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. - 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 on 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.