PMMSY: Live Fish Vending Centres Scheme - Haryana

Description
The "Live Fish Vending Center" Scheme was launched by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY . It aims to promote hygienic fish vending and improve fish transportation and marketing infrastructure. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of a subsidy is provided for setting up a live fish vending center, which may be a fixed center, mobile unit, or a combination of both.

Benefits
• Monetary Benefit:
• Financial assistance of ₹20,00,000/- per unit for setting up a live fish vending center.
• Subsidy of 40% of unit cost for general category beneficiaries.
• Subsidy of 60% of unit cost for Scheduled Caste and women beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a fisherman.
2. The applicant must have a valid Family Identity Card (Parivar Pehchan Patra).
3. The applicant should be engaged in fishery-related activities.
4. The applicant must ensure proper operation and maintenance of the vending center.
5. The applicant will receive assistance for only one live fish vending center.
6. The government will not be responsible for any operational loss or damage.

Required Documents
• Birth Certificate (Voter ID Card/Date of Birth Certificate/Aadhaar Card/Class 10th Certificate).
• Caste Certificate (from First Class Magistrate (Tehsildar)).
• Agreement Form-1 (Agreement between beneficiary and department).
• Applicant's training certificate.
• Bill/Receipt/Voucher.
• Photo of the Beneficiary with the Center.
• Bank Account Details and PAN Card.
• Self-Contained Proposal (SCP)/Detailed Project Report (DPR) as per the guidelines issued under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme PMMSY.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: A person with a valid Family ID engaged in fisheries is eligible.

Q: What type of fish vending centers are covered?
A: Fixed centers, mobile vehicles, or a combination of both.
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Q: What is the unit cost supported under the scheme?
A: The amount is ₹20,00,000 per unit.

Q: How much subsidy is provided?
A: 40% for General and 60% for SC/Women beneficiaries.

Q: Can I apply for more than one unit?
A: No, only one unit per beneficiary is allowed.

Q: What documents are mandatory?
A: Identity, caste, training, DPR/SCP, photos, bills, and bank details.

Q: Are there any charges to apply?
A: ₹10 service charge + ₹10 Atal Seva Kendra fee.

Q: What is the processing time?
A: 40 working days as per the Right to Service Act.

Q: Where can I apply for this scheme?
A: The applicant can apply at the local District Fisheries Office or the Antyodaya SARAL portal.

Q: What if I face a loss after setup?
A: The government is not liable for any losses.