The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a flagship scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with a highest ever investment of Rs. 20,050 crore for a period of 5 years with effect from 2020-21 to 2024-25 in all the States/Union Territories. PMMSY inter-alia provides support for promotion of cold water fisheries with a special focus on establishment of Trout Fish hatcheries, construction of raceways, inputs for Trout rearing units, construction of new ponds,, establishment of Recirculatory Aquaculture system(RAS), establishment of cages for culture of fish and also post-harvest infrastructure facilities. During 2020-21 and current financial year(2021-22), project proposals at a total outlay of Rs.19586.27 lakh have been approved for development of cold water fisheries including post- harvest development, transportation, promotion and branding facilities of Rainbow Trout. UT/State-wise details of proposals approved/funds released is furnished at Annexure-I.

UT/State-wise details of project proposals approved during 2020-21 and 2021-22 for development of Cold water fisheries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

(Rs in lakh)

Sl. No.	State/UT	Cumulative total Project Cost	Total Fund Released
1.	Arunachal Pradesh	1864.20	503.33
2.	Himachal Pradesh	4434.57	1135.44
3.	Jammu & Kashmir	5397.99	2028.05
4.	Ladakh	744.60	139.05
5.	Sikkim	2825.31	555.21
6.	Uttarakhand	4319.60	1830.01
Total		19586.27	6191.09

 

 

This information was given by Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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