PMMSY: Provision of Polythene lining for the Construction of New ponds for Saline/Alkaline area-Haryana

Description
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana: Provision of Polythene lining for the Construction of New ponds for Saline/Alkaline Area" by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to provide central assistance for the cost of polythene lining for the construction of new ponds in saline or alkaline areas. Through this scheme, polythene lining costs are provided for new water bodies created under various state government initiatives. The intended beneficiaries are those creating new ponds for fish or shrimp culture in saline/alkaline areas. The scheme is implemented by the Fisheries Department, Government of Haryana.

Benefits
• The project cost is ₹8,00,000/- per hectare.
• The subsidy provided will be limited to 25% of the project cost for all categories.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
2. The polythene lining cost shall be provided for new water bodies created under the various state government.
3. Beneficiaries shall be provided with central assistance for the polythene lining cost for the initial crop only in newly constructed.
4. Central assistance for the Polythene lining cost shall be released only after the ponds are ready for fish/shrimp culture.
5. The projects having land on long-term lease shall also be considered for Central financial assistance. However, the registered lease period/agreement shall not be a minimum period of 7 (seven) 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 Fish Beneficiary.
• Land Record from Tehsil (Own Land-Jamabandi, Nakal Akshizra, Farad) or Registered Lease Deed of Minimum 7 Years (for projects on leased land).
• Bills/Receipts/Vouchers.
• Details of Bank Account and PAN Card.
• Photographs of Polythene Lining Along with Beneficiary.
• Detailed Project Report (DPR)/Self Contained Proposal (SCP) as per Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) Guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the primary objective of this scheme?
A: The scheme aims to provide central assistance for the cost of polythene lining for the construction of new ponds in saline or alkaline areas.

Q: For what type of water bodies is the polythene lining cost provided?
A: The polythene lining cost is provided for new water bodies created under various state government initiatives.

Q: When is the central assistance for polythene lining cost released?
A: Central assistance for the polythene lining cost is released only after the ponds are ready for fish/shrimp culture.

Q: Are projects on leased land eligible for central financial assistance under this scheme?
A: Yes, projects having land on long-term lease shall also be considered for Central financial assistance under the scheme.

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

Q: What is the maximum subsidy provided under this scheme?
A: The subsidy will be limited to 25% of the project cost for all categories.

Q: What is the first document required from the beneficiary for this scheme?
A: The first document required is an Agreement deed between the beneficiary and the Fisheries Department.

Q: What documents can be submitted as proof of Date of Birth?
A: A Voting Card, Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card, or Matriculation Certificate can be submitted as proof of Date of Birth.

Q: What type of land record is needed if the land is owned by the beneficiary?
A: If the land is owned, Jamabandi, Nakal Akshizra, and Farad from the Tehsil are required.

Q: What document is needed as a land record if the land is leased?
A: A registered lease deed of a minimum of 7 years is required as a land record if the land is leased.