PM Matsya Sampada Yojana — Fisheries Development Scheme in West Bengal
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India
📋 Scheme Overview
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme to bring a Blue Revolution in fisheries — doubling fishers' income and boosting fish production. West Bengal, with its vast coastal belt, Sundarbans mangrove fisheries, rivers, and inland aquaculture potential, is a major focus state. The scheme provides financial assistance for fish farming, modern fishing boats, cold chain infrastructure, and fisher welfare.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, and fishing cooperatives in West Bengal
- Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in fisheries
- Entrepreneurs setting up fish processing units or cold storage
- SC/ST, women, and differently-abled applicants get priority (extra 10-20% subsidy)
- Both marine (Bay of Bengal) and inland (river, pond) fishers eligible
🎁 Benefits & Features
- Subsidy of 40-60% on fish farming infrastructure (ponds, cages, RAS units)
- Financial assistance for purchase of modern fishing boats and equipment
- Insurance coverage for fishers and fishing vessels
- Support for fish feed, quality seed, and disease management
- Cold chain, processing unit, and market infrastructure support
- Kisan Credit Card (KCC) for fishers with credit up to ₹2 lakh
📝 How to Apply — Step by Step
- Visit pmmsy.dof.gov.in or the West Bengal Fisheries Department portal at fisheries.wb.gov.in
- Register as a beneficiary with Aadhaar and fisherman identity card
- Download and fill the application form for your specific activity (fish farming, boat, cold chain, etc.)
- Submit application to the District Fisheries Officer (DFO) in your district
- DFO verifies and forwards to State Fisheries Department for approval
- Upon approval, subsidy is released via DBT to your bank account
- For SHGs and cooperatives, apply through the District Lead Bank or NABARD
📄 Documents Required
- 📎Aadhaar card
- 📎Fisherman Identity Card (issued by WB Fisheries Dept)
- 📎Land ownership or lease document for pond/land-based activities
- 📎Bank account passbook
- 📎Caste certificate (for SC/ST higher subsidy)
- 📎Project report for infrastructure investments above ₹2 lakh
Ready to Apply?
🏛 Visit Official Portal ↗ Visit the official portal to begin your application.