Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Establishment of Backyard mini RAS Units - Haryana

Description
The “Establishment of Backyard Mini RAS Units” is a scheme component under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY , implemented by the Fisheries Department, Government of Haryana. This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, aims to promote the setup of Mini Recirculatory Aquaculture System RAS units to enhance fish production and livelihood opportunities. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of subsidies is provided to eligible beneficiaries for establishing these units. Various surface and groundwater sources such as canals, rivers, springs, open wells, and tube wells can be utilized for operating RAS units.

Benefits
• Project cost: ₹50,000/- per unit
• Subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for the General Category of beneficiaries.
• Subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for Weaker sections/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Women and their co-operatives of beneficiaries.
• General Category: Ratio 16% State Share, 24% Central Share and 60% Beneficiary Share.
• Weaker sections/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Women and their co-operatives: Ratio 24% State Share, 36% Central Share, 40% Beneficiary Share.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant should have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
3. The applicant should provide documentary evidence of the availability of the requisite land free from all encumbrances, financial resources, necessary clearances/permissions.
4. The water source for RAS units can be any surface or groundwater source, such as a canal, river, spring, open well, tube well, or ground well.
5. The applicant should ensure that post-construction operation, management, and maintenance of the RAS will be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own cost.
6. The infrastructure created should have essential requirements for RAS, including water treatment units.
7. The projects having land on a 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 10 years.

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
• Voting Card/Birth Certificate/Aadhar Card/Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth verification)
• 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 Backyard RAS With Beneficiary
• Details of Bank Account And PAN Card
• Detailed Project Report (DPR)/Self Contained Proposal (SCP) as per Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the scheme?
A: The main objective is to promote the establishment of backyard mini RAS units.

Q: How much subsidy can a general category beneficiary receive for the project cost?
A: A general category beneficiary can receive a subsidy limited to 40% of the project cost.

Q: What is the breakdown of the subsidy for general category beneficiaries?
A: For general category beneficiaries, the subsidy ratio is 16% State Share (SS), 24% Central Share (CS), and 60% Beneficiary Share (BS).

Q: What percentage of the project cost is subsidized for women beneficiaries?
A: Women beneficiaries can receive a subsidy limited to 60% of the project cost.

Q: What is the subsidy breakdown for weaker sections/SC/ST/Women and their co-operatives?
A: For weaker sections/SC/ST/Women and their co-operatives, the subsidy ratio is 24% State Share (SS), 36% Central Share (CS), and 40% Beneficiary Share (BS).

Q: Do I need to show proof of land ownership or availability for the unit?
A: Yes, you need to provide documentary evidence of the availability of the requisite land free from all encumbrances.

Q: What kind of water sources are acceptable for the RAS unit?
A: Any surface water source, like a canal, river, spring, or sub-surface/ground water from an open well, tube well, or ground well, may be used for RAS.

Q: Am I responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of the RAS unit after construction?
A: Yes, post-construction operation, management, and maintenance of RAS will be carried out in a satisfactory manner by the beneficiaries at their own costs.

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

Q: What is the minimum validity period for a registered lease deed for land records?
A: A registered lease deed of a minimum of 7 years is required.

Q: What kind of project proposal do I need to submit?
A: You will submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) or Self-Contained Proposal (SCP) as per Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) guidelines.