Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana is a state scheme by the Matsya Vibhag, Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched on 30 December 2022, that provides a 40% subsidy of up to Rs. 1.60 lakh per hectare to leaseholders of Gram Sabha and other leased ponds for fish farming and fish seed bank establishment – covering ponds not eligible under the central PMMSY.

Introduction of Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: A Brief Insight

Uttar Pradesh is home to approximately 39 lakh fishermen and fish farmers, many of whom depend on Gram Sabha ponds for their livelihood. These ponds, managed traditionally by local leaseholders, produce only 25-30 quintals of fish per hectare annually, far below their potential. The central Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana does not permit any project on ponds allotted under Gram Sabha lease, leaving thousands of leaseholders without access to fisheries subsidy support. To fill this gap, the Matsya Vibhag, Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched the Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (MMMSY) on 30 December 2022.

The scheme operates through two components. Component A provides a subsidy for the first year’s investment in fish production, while Component B supports the establishment of fish seed banks on improved Gram Sabha and other leased ponds. Both components carry a unit cost of Rs. 4 lakh per hectare, with a 40% subsidy amounting to Rs. 1.60 lakh, while the leaseholder bears the remaining 60% as Rs. 2.40 lakh.

Leaseholders with a minimum of 4 years remaining on their lease can apply for up to 2.0 hectares of pond area through the UP Fisheries Department portal. The District Level Committee, headed by the District Magistrate, selects beneficiaries, after which physical verification and four rounds of geo-tagging confirm proper utilisation before subsidy release. The scheme aims to raise pond productivity from 25-30 quintals to 50 quintals per hectare per year, targeting 3,000 hectares of water area over five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27.

Fish farmers in Uttar Pradesh who own private ponds and are not covered under MMMSY can explore the central Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, which supports hatcheries, fishing vessels, cold storage, and other fisheries infrastructure on privately owned land. Traditional fishermen communities looking for boat and equipment support can also check the Nishadraj Boat Subsidy Yojana, which provides a 40% subsidy on fishing boats, nets, and life jackets for fishermen across Uttar Pradesh.

Fishermen, fish farmers, and anyone looking for more agriculture and livelihood schemes available under the Uttar Pradesh Government can explore all available programmes on our Uttar Pradesh Government Welfare Schemes page.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

The Matsya Vibhag of the Government of Uttar Pradesh provides financial assistance under two components of the Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. Both components carry the same subsidy structure but cover different items:

• Loan disbursed in 2 instalments through the approving bank – second instalment released only after verification and geo-tagging of the first instalment usage
• One-time benefit per leaseholder per project for the entire lease period

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has defined the following eligibility conditions for the Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana under both Component A and Component B:

• Applicant must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh
• Applicant must be the leaseholder of the Gram Sabha or other leased pond
• The lease period must have a minimum of 4 years remaining
• Pond must be improved through MGNREGA convergence, by the leaseholder’s own resources, or through other departments
• Maximum eligible pond area: 2.0 hectares per applicant – applicable to all categories
• Registered Matsya Jeevi Cooperative Societies are also eligible up to the same 2.0 hectare limit

Who Is Not Eligible

• Applicants who are not the leaseholder of the pond
• Applicants whose lease has less than 4 years remaining
• Applicants outside the geographical boundary of Uttar Pradesh

Documents Required to be Attached

Applicants must submit the following documents while applying for the Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana through the departmental portal at fisheries.up.gov.in:

• Photograph of applicant
• Identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID Card
• Bank account details – passbook copy or bank statement copy
• Photocopy of pond lease records
• Antyodaya or BPL card document copy – if applicable
• Self-attested affidavit (Shapath Patra)
• Lease date and rent payment receipt or agreement copy

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana accepts applications online through the departmental portal. Beneficiaries are selected by the District Level Committee (DLC) headed by the District Magistrate, after which physical verification and geo-tagging confirm eligibility before subsidy release.

Step 1: Visit the official portal at fisheries.up.gov.in and select the relevant sub-scheme – Component A (First Year Investment) or Component B (Fish Seed Bank), based on your requirement.

Step 2: Register on the portal and fill in your personal details, pond lease details, and bank account information in the online application form.

Step 3: Upload all required documents – photograph, identity proof, bank passbook, pond lease records, lease rent receipt, Antyodaya/BPL card copy if applicable, and self-attested affidavit.

Step 4: Submit the application. The District Level Committee, headed by the District Magistrate, will review your application along with other applicants in your district and select beneficiaries within the target allotted to your district.

Step 5: After selection, local Fisheries Department officials will conduct an initial site survey of your pond, including soil testing and a feasibility report submitted to the Assistant Director Matsya or the CEO concerned.

Step 6: Purchase the required investment items as per your project report – fish seed, supplementary feed, water supply resources, medicines, and nets for Component A, or spawn, fry, supplementary feed, hapa, and nets for Component B. Submit certified bills and vouchers to the departmental office.

Step 7: The first geo-tagging of your pond is conducted before work begins. If you have availed a bank loan, the first instalment is released after this stage. The second geo-tagging follows after the first instalment is utilised, after which the second instalment is released.

Step 8: A third geo-tagging is conducted after the second instalment is approved, and a fourth geo-tagging is conducted once the work is fully completed. All four rounds of geo-tagging are mandatory for subsidy verification and release.

Step 9: Continue fish farming or fish seed production on the applied pond for a minimum of 4 years. Discontinuing the activity midway results in the recovery of the subsidy amount along with 12% annual interest, as per the self-certified undertaking submitted at the time of application.

For more details and to download the model project estimate, guidelines, and affidavit format, visit fisheries.up.gov.in.

Difference Between Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

In simple terms, if you are a leaseholder of a Gram Sabha pond in Uttar Pradesh, apply under the Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. If you own private land and want to develop a pond, hatchery, or cold storage, explore the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana instead.

Important Links Available

• UP Fisheries Department Official Portal – Apply for Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
• Component A – First Year Investment Scheme Details
• Component B – Fish Seed Bank Establishment Scheme Details

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• UP Fisheries Department Email :- fisheries.mpr@gmail.com
• Department: Matsya Vibhag (Fisheries Department), Government of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
• District Level: Assistant Director Matsya or Chief Executive Officer at the Collectorate of your district
• Division Level: Deputy Director Matsya of your division

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?

Ans. Mukhyamantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (MMMSY) is a state scheme launched by the Matsya Vibhag, Government of Uttar Pradesh on 30 December 2022 that provides a 40% subsidy for fish farming and fish seed bank establishment on Gram Sabha and other leased ponds, which are not covered under the central Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

Q. Why was this scheme launched separately from PM Matsya Sampada Yojana?

Ans. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana does not permit any project on ponds allotted on Gram Sabha lease. MMMSY was launched specifically to fill this gap and support leaseholders of Gram Sabha ponds across Uttar Pradesh.

Q. What are the two components under this scheme?

Ans. Component A provides a subsidy for the first year’s investment in fish production, covering fish seed, supplementary feed, water supply resources, medicines, and nets. Component B provides a subsidy for establishing a fish seed bank, covering spawn, fry, supplementary feed, water supply resources, hapa, and nets.

Q. How much subsidy is available under this scheme?

Ans. Both components offer a 40% subsidy on a unit cost of Rs. 4 lakh per hectare, amounting to Rs. 1.60 lakh per hectare. The remaining 60%, or Rs. 2.40 lakh, is borne by the beneficiary.

Q. What is the maximum pond area eligible under this scheme?

Ans. All categories of applicants are eligible for a maximum of 2.0 hectares of pond area under either component.

Q. Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Ans. Lease holders of Gram Sabha or other leased ponds within Uttar Pradesh, with a minimum of 4 years remaining on their lease, are eligible. Registered Matsya Jeevi Cooperative Societies are also eligible up to the same area limit.

Q. How are beneficiaries selected under this scheme?

Ans. Beneficiaries are selected by the District Level Committee (DLC) headed by the District Magistrate. Applications are received online on the departmental portal, and selection ensures participation of all eligible categories at the district level.

Q. What happens if a beneficiary discontinues fish farming before completing the required period?

Ans. Beneficiaries must continue fish farming or fish seed production for a minimum of 4 years on the applied pond. If discontinued midway, the subsidy amount is recovered along with 12% annual interest, as per the self-certified undertaking submitted at application.

Q. Can a beneficiary apply for both components on the same pond?

Ans. A leaseholder receives benefit only once in any one project during the entire lease period, meaning the same pond cannot claim subsidy under both components simultaneously.

Q. How is the subsidy released to beneficiaries?

Ans. If a beneficiary avails of a bank loan, the subsidy is disbursed in 2 instalments. The second instalment is released only after the Fisheries Department verifies usage of the first instalment along with geo-tagging. A total of 4 rounds of geo-tagging are conducted throughout the project: before work begins, after the first instalment is used, after the second instalment is approved, and after work is completed.

Q. How can I apply for this scheme?

Ans. Apply online at fisheries.up.gov.in by selecting Component A or Component B, filling in your details, and uploading the required documents along with your pond lease records.

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