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The scheme provides capital assistance for setting up small-scale Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Biofloc culture systems to promote high-yield, sustainable fish farming.

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Establishment of small RAS / Biofloc Culture System, introduced by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to provide financial assistance for establishing small-scale aquaculture units, either through 1 RAS tank (100 m³ capacity) or 7 Biofloc tanks (4 m diameter × 1.5 m height). It aims to promote sustainable and scientific fish farming for individual farmers with smaller land or capital access. It is a centrally funded scheme with a 50:50 cost-sharing pattern between the Central and State Governments.

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana and possess a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
• The applicant must own land or have a registered lease of at least 10 years, free from legal encumbrances.
• The applicant must have access to a water source such as a canal, well, tube well, or similar.
• The applicant must be trained in aquaculture or fisheries and hold a valid certification.
• The applicant must be willing to maintain and operate the system at their own cost post-installation.
• The applicant must submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) or a Self-Contained Proposal (SCP).
• The applicant must sign an agreement with the Fisheries Department to be eligible under the scheme.

• The project cost is ₹7,50,000/-

> Subsidy Distribution:

• A 40% subsidy is available for the General Category.
• A 60% subsidy is offered for SC (Scheduled Caste) and Women beneficiaries.