Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana - Uttarakhand

Description
The “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana” is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the growth of the fisheries sector by providing financial assistance and technical support for modern fisheries activities, thereby increasing fish production, improving livelihood opportunities, and encouraging the adoption of advanced fisheries infrastructure among eligible beneficiaries.

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Benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant may belong to any caste category, including General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or be a woman.
3. The applicant must have availability of land and a water supply source.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• Land records
• Permanent residence certificate
• Caste certificate
• Bank account details
• Mobile number
• Other supporting documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply under scheme?
A: General, SC, ST, OBC, Women, and other eligible individuals who have access to land and a water supply source can apply.
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Q: What types of fisheries activities are supported under this scheme?
A: The scheme supports pond construction, trout sewage units, rearing units, RAS, biofloc units, cage culture, cold storage, motorcycles with ice boxes, fish kiosks, ornamental fisheries, feed mills, hatcheries, and more.
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Q: What is the subsidy amount provided to SC/ST/Women beneficiaries?
A: SC/ST/Women beneficiaries receive 60% subsidy on the approved project cost.
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Q: What subsidy is available for General category beneficiaries?
A: General category beneficiaries receive 40% subsidy on the project cost.
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Q: Is there a separate subsidy rate for large RAS units?
A: Yes, large Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) units receive a 20% subsidy.
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Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: The application must be submitted to the office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries or District Fisheries In-charge at the district level.
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Q: Will the application process be available online?
A: Yes. In the future, applications will be processed online through the Apuni Sarkar Portal.
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Q: Who approves the final proposal?
A: The relevant district officer reviews and approves the proposal.
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Q: How is the subsidy provided to the beneficiary?
A: After verification, the subsidy is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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