PMMSY: Construction of New Rearing ponds - Haryana

Description
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana: Construction of New Rearing Ponds nursery/seed rearing ponds " by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to expand fisheries in various urban/semi-urban areas only under the construction of new ponds. Through this scheme, central assistance and subsidy are provided for the construction of new rearing units and initial crop costs in newly constructed ponds.

Benefits
• Provides financial assistance for the construction of New Rearing Ponds (nursery/seed rearing ponds).
• The project cost of ₹ 7,00,000/- per Hectare is provided.
• The subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for the General Category and 60% of the project cost for SC/Women beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
2. The construction of new rearing 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 ponds under the PMMSY scheme.
3. The applicant shall be provided with central assistance for the Construction of New Rearing unit costs for the initial crop only in the newly constructed ponds.
4. The projects having land on long-term registered lease shall also be considered for Central financial assistance under the scheme. However, the lease period/agreement shall not be less than a minimum period of 7 (seven) years.
5. The applicant, having their land, must furnish revenue records with a clear land title.

Required Documents
• Agreement Deed between the beneficiary and the Fisheries Department.
• Date Of Birth Certificate (Voting Card/Birth Certificate/Aadhar Card/Matriculation Certificate).
• Caste Certificate (from first-class Magistrate, Tehsildar).
• Training Certificate.
• 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: Who provides the subsidy for the construction of new rearing ponds?
A: The subsidy for the construction of new rearing ponds will be provided by the State Government.

Q: What kind of areas are covered under this scheme for fisheries expansion?
A: Only urban and semi-urban areas are covered under this scheme for the expansion of fisheries.

Q: Will I receive central assistance for the initial crop in newly constructed ponds?
A: Yes, beneficiaries will be provided central assistance for the Construction of New Rearing unit costs for the initial crop only in the newly constructed ponds.

Q: When will the central assistance for the new rearing unit cost be released?
A: Central assistance for the Construction of New Rearing unit cost shall be released only after the ponds are ready for rearing culture.

Q: Can I apply for this scheme if my land is on a long-term registered lease?
A: Yes, projects having land on long-term registered lease shall also be considered for Central financial assistance under the scheme.

Q: What document do I need to furnish if I own the land?
A: If you have your own land, you must furnish a revenue record with a clear land title.

Q: What is the minimum lease period required for land to be considered under the scheme?
A: The lease period/agreement shall not be less than a minimum period of 7 (seven) years.

Q: What percentage of subsidy is provided for beneficiaries in the General Category?
A: The subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for the General Category.

Q: What percentage of subsidy is provided for SC/Women beneficiaries?
A: The subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for SC/Women beneficiaries.

Q: What documents can I use as proof of my Date of Birth?
A: You can use a Voting Card, Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card, or Matriculation Certificate as proof of your Date of Birth.