Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Description
The “Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana” was introduced by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance fish production, generate employment opportunities, and improve the livelihoods of fish farmers by providing free training, field visits, and seminars on various fisheries-related activities.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, assistance is provided to small and large farmers/women engaged in various activities or items related to the fisheries sector, as mentioned in the table below**.**
• **Activity/Item****Unit Cost****Grant (General Category)****Grant (Women / SC / ST)****Maximum Limit/ Grant Limit**Intensive Fish Farming₹4,000/- (per 1,000 fingerlings)50% of the cost price50% of the cost priceFor a maximum of 2 years as per departmental standards as determined by scientific method of fisheries.Trout Rearing Unit₹90,000/- per unit₹45,000/-₹54,000/-Maximum 2 units per individual and 4 or 6 units per committee/group etc.Establishment of Small RAS Unit (1 tank of 50 sq. meter) / Biofloc Culture System (3 tanks of 4-meter diameter &amp;amp;amp;amp; 1.5-meter height)₹4,50,000/- per unit₹2,25,000/-₹2,70,000/-Maximum 2 units for individuals or 4 units for committee/group etc.Angling Beat Development₹2,10,000/- per beat₹1,05,000/-₹1,26,000/-Facility will be allowed only once for development of 1 beatInterest Subvention for FIDF Scheme of Central GovernmentActual approved project costInterest subvention up to 2%Interest subvention up to 2% Interest subvention up to 2% on the approved item wise actual cost under FIDF Scheme of Central Government
• Insurance of Infrastructure and LivestockAs per premium amount90% according to the premium amount90% according to the premium amount90% according to the premium amountSolar Power Support System for Aquaculture₹15 lakh per unit₹7.5 lakh₹9 lakhMaximum 1 unit per individual or committee/group etc.Matsya Saheli (for women or their committee/group)₹10 lakh (based on DPR) _₹6 lakhMaximum 1 unit per beneficiary per blockCluster based fish farming in hilly areas (Pond Construction) ₹1,000/- per cubic meter₹500/- per cubic meter₹600/- per cubic meterMaximum 500 cubic meter for Individual and 1000 cubic meter for committee/group, etc.Pond construction in plain areas₹11 lakh per hectare₹5.5 lakh ₹6.6 lakhMaximum 2 hectares for individual and 10 hectares for committee/group etc.Pond improvement in hilly areas₹575/- per cubic meter₹287.50/- per cubic meter₹345/- per cubic meter Maximum 2 units for individual and 5 units for committee/group etc.
• Improvement of private/village community ponds in the plain area₹7.5 lakh per hectare₹3.75 lakh per hectare₹4.5 lakh per hectareMaximum 2 hectares for individual and 5 hectares for committee/group/lease pond etc.Integrated Fisheries (Mountain Area)₹2 lakh per unit₹1 lakh per unit₹1.2 lakh per unitMaximum 1 unit for individual, 2 units for lease pond and 4 units for committee/group etc.Integrated Fisheries (Plains)₹7 lakh per unit₹3.5 lakh per unit₹4.2 lakh per unitMaximum 1 unit for individual, 2 units for lease pond and 4 units for committee/group etc.Fish Feed DistributionAs per market rate (decided by departmental committee)50% of the cost price50% of the cost priceAs per departmental standards determined by scientific method of fisheriesOther input materials (nets, handnets, hapas, minikits)As per market rate (decided by departmental committee)50% of the cost price50% of the cost priceMaximum 1 unit for individual and 2 units for committee/group etc.
• **Training, field visits, and seminars are provided to fish farmers free of cost.**
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant should have availability of land and a water supply source or should already be engaged in fish farming.
3. All individuals/applicants belonging to any caste category in Uttarakhand are eligible to avail the benefits under this scheme.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Land Ownership Proof (Khasra-Khatauni)
• Permanent Residence Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Bank Account Details (Passbook copy)
• Mobile Number

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the basic eligibility criteria?
A: Applicants must be residents of Uttarakhand and either have access to land and a water source or already be engaged in fish farming.
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Q: How can I apply for the scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted at the office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries / District Fisheries In-Charge at the district level or online through the Apunni Sarkar portal.
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Q: How are beneficiaries selected?
A: Beneficiaries are selected based on priority according to the scheme’s guidelines on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Q: What happens after the application is submitted?
A: Fisheries inspectors or field personnel conduct a survey and prepare a proposal in collaboration with the beneficiary.
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Q: Who approves the project proposal?
A: The relevant district officer approves the proposal after it is prepared by field personnel and the beneficiary.
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Q: How is the subsidy disbursed?
A: The subsidy is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after project completion.
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