PMMSY: Inputs for fresh water Aquaculture including Composite fish culture, Scampi, Pangasius, Tilapia etc - Haryana

Description
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Inputs for fresh water Aquaculture, including Composite fish culture, Scampi, Pangasius, Tilapia, etc, introduced by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to expand fisheries production in Haryana. This centrally sponsored scheme is jointly funded 50% by the Central Government and 50% by the State Government. It provides input cost subsidies for the first crop in newly constructed ponds under PMMSY, aiming to promote aquaculture in urban and semi-urban areas.

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Benefits
• The project cost is: 4,00,000/- per hectare
• 40% of the project cost for General Category beneficiaries
• 60% of the project cost for SC/Women beneficiaries

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Haryana with a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
2. The applicant will be eligible for input cost subsidy provided by the State Government only for the expansion of fisheries in urban or semi-urban areas under the construction of new ponds.
3. The applicant will receive central financial assistance only for the initial fish crop (fertilizer) in newly constructed ponds.
4. The applicant will be eligible for central financial assistance on input costs only if the pond is properly prepared for fisheries.
5. The applicant may use land on a long-term registered lease, provided the lease period is at least 7 years, for eligibility under this scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: The eligible applicant may visit the nearest Atal Seva Kendra with all the required documents to apply for the scheme.
Online - via CSC

The eligible applicant may visit the nearest Atal Seva Kendra with all the required documents to apply for the scheme.

Required Documents
• Agreement Deed between beneficiary and Fisheries Department.
• Date of Birth Certificate (Voter ID/Birth Certificate/Aadhaar/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 inputs with beneficiary.
• Detail of Bank Account and PAN Card.
• Detailed Project Report (DPR)/Self Contained Proposal (SCP) as per PMMSY guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the subsidy under the freshwater aquaculture scheme?
A: Any beneficiary who possesses a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: What kind of ponds are eligible for input cost assistance?
A: Only newly constructed ponds with a long-term usage duration and a registered lease period of at least 7 years are eligible.

Q: Is financial assistance provided for existing ponds?
A: No, assistance is provided only for the initial fish crop in newly constructed ponds, not for existing or previously used ponds.

Q: How much subsidy can a general category applicant receive?
A: General category beneficiaries are eligible for a subsidy of 40% of the total project cost.

Q: Is it necessary to submit a DPR or proposal while applying?
A: Yes, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) or Self-Contained Proposal (SCP) must be submitted according to PMMSY guidelines.

Q: What kind of training certificate is required for the application?
A: A valid training certificate related to fisheries from an approved source is required at the time of application.

Q: Is it required to submit photographs with the inputs?
A: Yes, photographs of the inputs along with the beneficiary in the frame must be submitted.

Q: What is the time limit for processing the application?
A: The application must be processed within 50 days as per the Right to Service (RTS) time limit.

Q: Can I apply for assistance for semi-urban pond construction?
A: Yes, subsidies are available for fisheries expansion in urban and semi-urban areas through new pond construction.

Q: Where can I get help or submit queries regarding my application?
A: You can reach out to [email protected] or call the helpline at 0172-3968400 for assistance.