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

The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland)" with a component of Small Biofloc Establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height) introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Through this scheme, inland fish farming is promoted using advanced technologies such as Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) to maximise fish production in less land and water. 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.