UPSC Notes

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

PYQs

10

Articles

7

Momentum

52

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

PMMSY is a major government intervention impacting a vital economic sector, rural livelihoods, food security, and aligns with national goals of doubling farmers' income and promoting inclusive growth through the Blue Economy. Its focus on women-led cooperatives also addresses gender empowerment.

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of India to bring about the Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India. It aims to enhance fish production, improve aquaculture productivity, modernize infrastructure, and ensure the welfare of fishers and fish farmers.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Launch Year

Financial Year 2020-21

Implementing Ministry

Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Key Objectives

Holistic development of fisheries and aquaculture, augmentation of fish production, productivity, and exports.

Monitoring Mechanism

PMMSY Management Information System (MIS) - a centralized digital portal and dashboard.

Duration

Five years (FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25)

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Department of Fisheries)

Total Investment

Rs 20,050 crore

Scope

All States/Union Territories

Reference table

PMMSY Central Funds Approved and Released (2023-24 to 2025-26)

State/UTCentral share approved (Rs. in lakhs)Funds released (Rs. in lakhs)
Andhra Pradesh5,860.652,827.85
Gujarat13,002.7610,711.14
Kerala29,144.1719,294.91
Maharashtra18,292.1021,258.67
Total3,15,982.652,20,873.98

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Key Infrastructure Components under PMMSY (Examples from Article)

Component TypeExamples from Article
Fish Landing Centres (FLCs)Tara-Mumbri, Palashet, Dabhol
Fish MarketsSangli, Chandrapur, Nagpur, International Fish Market (Marol)
Dredging of FLCs/CreeksDativare FLC, Vasai Creek, Dharavi
Artificial Reef StructuresThane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg
Integrated Reservoir DevelopmentArunavati Reservoir, Dimbhe Reservoir

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Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaAgricultural Policies & Supply Chains
Conceptual areaWelfare Schemes & Social Policies
Conceptual areaBlue Revolution
Conceptual areaGovernment Schemes
Conceptual areaFisheries Sector

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Department of Fisheries (DoF)Implements
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D)Oversees
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)Supports implementation
Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and DairyingImplements
Department of Fisheries, Government of IndiaImplements, monitors, approves proposals
State Governments/UTsImplements, selects beneficiaries, executes projects
MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority)Implements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Prelims angle: Terminology-based question

Quick revision

  • Flagship scheme for holistic fisheries development.
  • Launched FY 2020-21 by Dept. of Fisheries.
  • Aims: increase fish production, productivity, exports.
  • Monitored via PMMSY Management Information System (MIS).
  • Significant growth in fish production and exports since launch.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

Agricultural Policies & Supply ChainsWelfare Schemes & Social PoliciesBlue RevolutionGovernment Schemes

Fisheries, reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars

22 Jul 2026 · PMMSY is a comprehensive scheme for fisheries sector development, focusing on increasing production, improving infrastructure, and enhancing livelihoods, with specific initiatives like the integrated development of reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars funded under its guidelines.

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Review of implementation of PMMSY

22 Jul 2026 · PMMSY is a central sector scheme launched in 2020 for the holistic development of India's fisheries sector, focusing on increasing production, improving infrastructure (like cold chains and markets), and enhancing the socio-economic status of fishers through sustainable practices.

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Traceability systems in seafood export

22 Jul 2026 · PMMSY is India's flagship scheme for sustainable fisheries development, focusing on increasing production, improving infrastructure, and boosting exports through significant financial investment.

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Women led cooperatives in fisheries

22 Jul 2026 · PMMSY is India's flagship scheme for fisheries development, aiming for a Blue Revolution by boosting production, modernizing infrastructure, and ensuring fisher welfare with a ₹20,050 crore outlay.

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Allocation of funds under Blue Revolution

22 Jul 2026 · PMMSY is a comprehensive scheme for fisheries development, launched in FY 2020-21, managed by the Department of Fisheries. It aims to increase fish production and exports, supported by a digital MIS for monitoring fund utilization and project progress.

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Development of cold water fisheries

22 Jul 2026 · Flagship scheme for holistic development of India's fisheries sector, aiming to boost production, improve infrastructure, and ensure fisher welfare with a significant investment, covering all states and UTs.

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Welfare of shrimp farmer

22 Jul 2026 · PMMSY is India's flagship scheme for fisheries development, focusing on production, productivity, infrastructure, and fisher welfare through various interventions including insurance and disease management.

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