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PMMSY: Construction of New ponds for Saline /Alkaline areas-Haryana

The scheme aims to expand fisheries in various urban and semi-urban areas. Through this scheme, subsidies for the construction of new ponds and central financial assistance for the initial fish crop on newly constructed ponds are provided to beneficiaries.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Haryana

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The project cost is ₹8,00,000/- per hectare. | - The subsidy is limited to 40% of the project cost for the General Category and 60% of the project cost for Scheduled Caste (SC) and women beneficiaries.

Who can apply

The applicant should have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).; The construction of new ponds subsidy will be provided by the state government for the expansion of fisheries in various urban/semi-urban areas only under the construction of new ponds under the Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme.; Only central financial assistance will be provided to the beneficiaries for the initial fish crop only on the fertiliser of newly constructed ponds.; Central financial assistance on the construction of new ponds will be provided only on ponds prepared for fisheries.; Under this scheme, ponds whose pond duration will be for a long time, and the registered lease period will be at least 7 years, will be considered for a grant on those ponds.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Are bills, receipts, or vouchers necessary documents?

Yes, Bills/Receipts/Vouchers are required.

Who needs to issue the Caste Certificate for it to be valid?

The Caste Certificate must be from a first-class Magistrate (Tehsildar).

Is a training certificate mandatory for the beneficiary?

Yes, a Training Certificate of the beneficiary is required.

What is the main objective of this scheme?

The scheme aims to provide a subsidy for the construction of new ponds for the expansion of fisheries in various urban/semi-urban areas.

What kind of financial assistance is provided for the initial fish crop?

Only central financial assistance will be provided to the beneficiaries for the initial fish crop on the fertiliser of newly constructed ponds.

What is the minimum registered lease period required for a pond to be considered for a grant?

The registered lease period must be at least 7 years.

What is the subsidy rate for beneficiaries belonging to the General Category?

For the General Category, the subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost.

What is the subsidy rate for women beneficiaries?

For women beneficiaries, the subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost.

What is the first document required from the beneficiary for this scheme?

The first document required is an Agreement Deed between the beneficiary and the Fisheries Department.

What options are accepted as proof of date of birth?

Voting Card, Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card, or Matriculation Certificate are accepted.

Are photographs of the pond required for the application?

Yes, photographs of the pond with the beneficiary are required.

What kind of project proposal does the beneficiary need to submit?

The beneficiary will submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) or Self-Contained Proposal (SCP) as per Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana guidelines.