The Department of Fisheries has said that Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is being implemented from Financial Year 2020-21 for the holistic development of India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. The statement is important because it links a flagship scheme to both resource allocation and measurable sectoral outcomes such as production, productivity, and exports.
What the Ministry said
In a reply in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said that State and Union Territory allocations under PMMSY are made annually. The Ministry said the allocation depends on the overall budget, the performance of States and Union Territories, fund absorption capacity, physical and financial progress, and liabilities from projects approved in earlier financial years.
The Ministry also stated that there is no disparity in allocation among States and Union Territories under PMMSY. The claim is a government position and should be read alongside the state-wise fund pattern and implementation conditions stated in the reply.
What changed under PMMSY
PMMSY is the central framework for fisheries and aquaculture support under the Department of Fisheries. The scheme has moved the sector toward a more monitored and outcomes-linked design, with the Ministry using a digital dashboard and regular reviews to track project progress.
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