Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland): Establishment of Small RAS Culture System Gujarat
₹3–₹4.5 lakh subsidy for small single-tank RAS (10t/crop) · inland fisheries · Gujarat PMMSY
Gujarat fisheries operators can get a subsidy to set up a small Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) with 1 large tank (minimum 100 m³, producing 10 tonnes per crop) — enabling high-yield fish farming in a small footprint. Unit cost is ₹7.5 lakh; general category gets 40% (₹3 lakh) and women/SC/ST get 60% (₹4.5 lakh). Apply online at the I-Khedut Portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
About This Scheme
Gujarat fisheries operators can get a subsidy to set up a small Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) with 1 large tank (minimum 100 m³, producing 10 tonnes per crop) — enabling high-yield fish farming in a small footprint. Unit cost is ₹7.5 lakh; general category gets 40% (₹3 lakh) and women/SC/ST get 60% (₹4.5 lakh). Apply online at the I-Khedut Portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
Full official description
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY-Inland) with the component of Establishment of Small RAS (with 1 tank of minimum 100m3/tank capacity 10t/crop) culture system" by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, aims to increase inland fish production by promoting fish rearing in reservoirs and providing employment to individuals involved in inland fisheries activities.
Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for setting up Small Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) units, enabling higher fish yield using minimal land and water resources. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% from the Government of Gujarat.
Objective:
- Assistance is provided for accelerating inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, increasing inland fish production and boosting inland fisheries.
- Except for water bodies or ponds, in less land, less water, Biofloc with source as well, Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS). By creating fish tanks with this method, more fish production can be obtained in less land and less water. If more beneficiaries get the benefit of the subsidy of this scheme, more fish production can be achieved with less water sources and less land.
- Inland fish production capacity can be increased by the establishment of freshwater hatcheries.
Benefits
- Unit cost: ₹7,50,000 per small RAS unit (1 tank, minimum 100 m³, 10 tonnes/crop capacity)
- General category: 40% of unit cost = up to ₹3 lakh subsidy
- Women/SC/ST category: 60% of unit cost = up to ₹4.5 lakh subsidy
- Funded 60% by Central Government and 40% by State Government
- One-time benefit per beneficiary (once in a lifetime)
💡 Why Startups Should Care
A single-tank small RAS unit producing 10 tonnes per crop is the lowest-risk way to enter recirculating aquaculture in Gujarat — with 60% PMMSY subsidy, your actual outlay is around ₹3 lakh on a ₹7.5 lakh asset. It's a testbed that can be scaled up once market access and production skills are proven.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be an individual, society, self-help group, association, reservoir lease holder, or private entity involved in inland fisheries
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have an active bank account
- Must own private land or hold a minimum 10-year land lease agreement
- SC/ST applicants need a caste certificate to claim higher subsidy
How to Apply
- Register at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in — click Login → Beneficiary Registration and select your beneficiary type (Farmer, Institutional, or Other).
- Select District, Taluka, and Village, enter your bank account number and name, solve the captcha, and click Save and Next.
- Enter your mobile number and email, click Send OTP, verify with the received OTP, create a password, and click Submit.
- Log in again, click Schemes → Fisheries Schemes, find this scheme, and click Apply.
- Click Apply New to start a new application and fill in all required details.
- Use Update Application to correct any errors, then confirm the application.
- Take a printout of the confirmed application for your records.
- Check application status anytime by logging in to your iKhedut account at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I increase fish production and get employment in inland fisheries activities through this scheme?
This scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities, including through accelerating inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies and boosting inland fisheries.
What are the specific goals of this scheme for inland fish farming?
The scheme specifically aims to accelerate inland fish farming activities in freshwater bodies, increase inland fish production, and boost inland fisheries. It also seeks to obtain more fish production in less land and less water by creating fish tanks using Biofloc with source as well as Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS).
Can this scheme help increase fish production even with limited land and water resources?
Yes, by creating fish tanks with Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) methods, more fish production can be obtained even with less land and less water.
Do I need to own land to receive construction-related assistance under this scheme?
Yes, you must have your own private land or a minimum 10-year lease agreement for land to avail construction-related assistance on land.
Is there any age requirement to be eligible for this scheme's benefits?
Yes, the applicant should be above 18 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.
What is the specific component covered under this scheme for which assistance is provided?
Assistance is provided for the Establishment of Small RAS (with 1 tank of minimum 100m3/tank capacity 10t/crop) culture system.
If I am a woman applicant, what percentage of the unit cost or actual cost will I receive as assistance?
For women, the standard of assistance will be 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
If I am an ST category applicant, what percentage of the unit cost or actual cost will I receive as assistance?
For ST categories, the standard of assistance will be 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less.
Is there a limit on how many times I can receive benefits for the Establishment of Small RAS under this scheme?
Yes, the minimum time limit for reclaiming benefits for the Establishment of Small RAS is once in a lifetime.
What happens if I don't have private land but have a lease agreement?
You can still avail construction related assistance if you have a minimum 10 years lease agreement for land.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Voter ID, Ration Card, Aadhaar card, or Passport (identity proof)
- Bank account details
- Land ownership documents (if you own private land)
- Lease agreement of minimum 10 years (if applicable)
- Consent form of co-owners (if land is co-owned)