PMMSY: Construction of New Grow Out Ponds - Haryana

Description
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana: Construction of New Grow out Ponds" by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to expand fisheries in various urban and semi-urban areas through the construction of new grow-out ponds. Through this scheme, subsidies are provided for the construction of new grow-out ponds to beneficiaries who are engaged in fisheries.

Benefits
• The scheme provides financial assistance for the Construction of the New Grow-out Ponds. The project cost is ₹7,00,000/- per Hectare.
• The subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for beneficiaries falling under the General Category.
• The subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for beneficiaries who are Scheduled Caste (SC) or Women.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
2. The construction of new grow-out ponds subsidy will be provided by the State Government for the expansion of fisheries in various urban/semi-urban areas only under the construction of new grow-out ponds under the Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme.
3. Central financial assistance for the construction of new grow-out ponds will be provided only for the ponds prepared for fisheries.
4. The applicant should have own land with clear title or having land on a long-term registered lease, not less than a minimum of 7 years.

Required Documents
• Agreement Deed between Beneficiary and Fisheries Department.
• Date of Birth Certificate (Voting Card/ Birth Certificate/ Aadhar Card/ Matriculation Certificate).
• Caste Certificate (from first-class Magistrate, Tehsildar).
• Training Certificate of Beneficiary.
• Land Record from Tehsil (Own Land-Jamabandi, Nakal Akshizra Farad) or Registered Lease Deed of Minimum 7 Years.
• Bills/Receipts/Vouchers.
• Photographs of Ponds/Nurseries/Aerators, etc. with Beneficiary.
• Details of Bank Account and PAN Card.
• Detailed Project Report (DPR)/Self-Contained Proposal (SCP) as per PMMSY guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the scheme objective?
A: This scheme provides a subsidy for the construction of new grow-out ponds to expand fisheries in urban and semi-urban areas.

Q: Will central financial assistance be provided for all ponds?
A: No, central financial assistance for the construction of new grow-out ponds will only be provided for ponds specifically prepared for fisheries.

Q: What percentage of subsidy can a general category beneficiary receive?
A: Beneficiaries in the General Category can receive a subsidy limited to 40% of the project cost.

Q: What percentage of subsidy can a Scheduled Caste (SC) or woman beneficiary receive?
A: SC and women beneficiaries can receive a higher subsidy, limited to 60% of the project cost.

Q: Do I need to own the land to be eligible for this scheme, or can I lease it?
A: You must have your own land with a clear title or have land on a long-term registered lease.

Q: What is the minimum duration required for a registered land lease to be eligible?
A: The registered land lease must not be less than 7 years.

Q: What documents are required to prove my date of birth for the application?
A: You can provide your Voting Card, Birth Certificate, Aadhaar Card, or Matriculation Certificate.

Q: Is a training certificate necessary for the beneficiary to apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, a Training Certificate of the beneficiary is required.

Q: Which authority issues the caste certificate that is required for the application?
A: A Caste Certificate from a First Class Magistrate (Tehsildar) is required.

Q: What specific land records are needed if I own the land?
A: If you own the land, you need to provide Jamabandi and Nakal Akshizra Farad from the Tehsil.

Q: What if I have leased land instead of owning it, what document is needed then?
A: If you have leased land, a registered lease deed of a minimum of 7 years is required.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the location where new grow-out ponds can be constructed under the scheme?
A: Yes, construction of new grow-out ponds is for the expansion of fisheries in various urban and semi-urban areas only.