Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Medium Biofloc Establishment - Gujarat

The scheme “Medium Biofloc Establishment (25 tanks, 4-meter diameter and 1-meter height)” is a component under the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)” scheme, implemented by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Under this scheme, various components of inland fisheries, including the establishment of Medium Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and freshwater hatcheries, are supported to accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies and boost inland fish production. 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.