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Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) has approved the proposals received from Government of Andhra Pradesh at a total cost of Rs.2398.72 crore, with central share of Rs.559.10 crore for the development of fisheries and aquaculture in the State including Vizianagaram District.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has informed that one fish landing centre was sanctioned under PMMSY at the cost of Rs.2373.59 lakh with central share of Rs.1424.15 lakh for establishment at Chintapalli in Vizianagaram District and it is in tender stage.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported that financial assistance has been provided to 11,669 fishermen and fish farmers of Vizianagaram District under PMMSY for implementation of various activities such as (i) replacement of boat and net (ii) fish kiosk (iii) fish retail market (iv) live fish vending centre (v) Recirculatory Aquaculture System (vi) Stocking of fingerling in reservoir (vii) Motorcycle with ice box (viii) Insulated vehicle (ix) Three-wheeler with ice box (x) Livelihood and nutritional support during fishing ban period (xi) Engagement of Sagar Mitras and (xii) Training and capacity building of fishermen and fish farmers. Out of 11,669 beneficiaries, 8626 fishermen were extended Livelihood and Nutritional support during fishing ban period and 375 fishermen and fish farmers were trained in Vizianagaram District.

The details of year-wise fund allocated and utilized under PMMSY in Vizianagaram District as reported by Government of Andhra Pradesh is furnished below:

 (Rupees in lakh)

Year

Fund allocated

Fund utilized

2020-21

493.85

0.00

2021-22

753.59

28.57

2022-23

437.18

104.49

2023-24

99.51

174.19

2024-25

0.00

30.30

Total

1784.13

337.55

 

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has reported that Pathivada Baripeta village of Pusapatirega Mandal, Vizianagaram District has been chosen under 100 Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen villages component of PMMSY and three floating jetties at Mukkam Village, Tippalavalasa Village and Chintapalli Villages of Vizianagaram District have been planned under Sagarmala Scheme. All these projects are at Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation stage.

This information was given by the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 10th December 2024.

 

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