Review of implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in Maharashtra
Centre reviews PMMSY implementation in Maharashtra; approvals, fund releases, and fisheries infrastructure show scheme progress and employment outcomes.
- The Department of Fisheries reviews PMMSY implementation through meetings, field visits, and digital monitoring.
- The Government of Maharashtra reports active beneficiary-oriented projects under PMMSY and uses the scheme for fisheries infrastructure development.
- Beneficiary selection and project implementation are handled by State Governments and Union Territories, while the Union Government approves proposals and releases central funds.
What happened
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India reviewed implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in Maharashtra through physical meetings, virtual meetings, field visits, and digital monitoring on a dedicated centralized platform. The review focused on project approvals, fund release, project completion, and the fisheries infrastructure created under the scheme.
Scheme progress in Maharashtra
UPSC can use the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to test scheme design, Centre-State implementation, fisheries infrastructure, and livelihood outcomes. A mains question can also examine whether infrastructure-led fisheries development improves productivity, cold chain, marketing, and safety while leaving room for state-level execution gaps.
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