What happened (Chhattisgarh PMMSY approvals, central share released, and reported outcomes)
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying stated that the Department of Fisheries is implementing the flagship fisheries and aquaculture scheme Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in Chhattisgarh through PMMSY project approvals, central share releases, production infrastructure, and welfare-linked components. The reporting also mentions an increase in reported fish production in Chhattisgarh over time.
PMMSY scope and outlay (national-level)
PMMSY is described as a flagship scheme for sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture across all States and Union Territories. The Department stated a total outlay of Rs. 20,750 crore for the period 2020-21 to 2026-27 (September 2026 mentioned in the reporting).
Chhattisgarh: PMMSY approvals and central share release (2020-21 to 2025-26)
For Chhattisgarh, the Department of Fisheries accorded approvals to PMMSY projects worth Rs. 956.86 crore with an approved central share of Rs. 321.01 crore during 2020-21 to 2025-26. Out of the approved central share, Rs. 274.16 crore was released to the Government of Chhattisgarh in the same period.
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