Government Financial Assistance Rates
| Aquaculture Activity / Infrastructure | Project Unit Cost | General Category (40%) | Women / SC / ST (60%) | Key Eligibility Norms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction of New Earthen Ponds (Brackishwater / Freshwater) | ₹ 7.00 Lakhs / Hectare | 40% (₹ 2.80 Lakhs) | 60% (₹ 4.20 Lakhs) | Minimum 0.5 ha land ownership or registered lease agreement of 7+ years. |
| Medium Biofloc Units (6 Tanks of 4m Diameter) | ₹ 7.50 Lakhs / Unit | 40% (₹ 3.00 Lakhs) | 60% (₹ 4.50 Lakhs) | Continuous power backup, Roots blower aeration, HDPE geomembrane tarpaulins. |
| Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Medium Unit | ₹ 25.00 Lakhs / Unit | 40% (₹ 10.00 Lakhs) | 60% (₹ 15.00 Lakhs) | Minimum 1,000 sq. meter covered shed with biological drum filtration. |
| Solar Aerator Installation & Power Subsidies | ₹ 2.50 Lakhs / 2 HP Solar Set | 40% (₹ 1.00 Lakh) | 60% (₹ 1.50 Lakhs) | Valid CAA / State Fisheries registration certificate. |
| Insulated 3-Wheeler / 4-Wheeler Live Harvest Transport | ₹ 3.00 Lakhs to ₹ 10.00 Lakhs | 40% (₹ 1.20L to ₹ 4.00L) | 60% (₹ 1.80L to ₹ 6.00L) | Insulated fiberglass ice hold box for live or iced shrimp delivery. |
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) Licensing SOP
Under the revised Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Act, all coastal shrimp farms must maintain valid registration. CAA license holders are eligible for agricultural power tariff concessions, zero-duty SPF broodstock imports, and MPEDA export pre-harvest clearance.
Ensure the pond site is located outside Mangroves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and ecologically sensitive CRZ-I zones. Minimum 100-meter buffer from residential villages.
Farms above 5.0 hectares must allocate at least 10% of total water spread area for an Effluent Treatment Pond (settlement & biological aeration bio-pond) prior to drainage.
Submit online application along with Survey Map, 1B Land Adangal/Pattadar Passbook, lease deed, and ₹ 1,000 per hectare fee to District Level Committee (DLC chaired by District Collector).
Fisheries Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Frequently Asked Questions on Subsidies & Licensing
Who is eligible for the 60% PMMSY aquaculture subsidy?
Women applicants (of all categories) and farmers belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and their registered cooperatives/SHGs are entitled to 60% central and state financial assistance. General male category applicants receive 40% subsidy.
Is Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) registration mandatory for shrimp farming?
Yes, under the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, every brackishwater shrimp farm located within coastal regulation zones (CRZ) must obtain a 5-year CAA registration license. Operating without CAA approval makes farms ineligible for subsidies, bank credit, and electricity tariff concessions.
What interest subvention is provided under the Fisheries Kisan Credit Card (KCC)?
Under the KCC scheme, aquaculture farmers can access working capital loans up to ₹ 2.00 Lakhs at a concessional interest rate of 4% per annum (after 3% prompt repayment incentive), with zero collateral required up to ₹ 1.60 Lakhs.
How long does PMMSY subsidy approval and disbursement take?
Typically, state fisheries District Level Committees (DLC) review applications quarterly. Once approved and physical geotagged verification is completed by the Assistant Director of Fisheries, subsidy amounts are credited via DBT directly to the farmer's linked escrow bank account.