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

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)

Indian micro and small enterprises in fisheries and aquaculture value chains (proprietary and partnership firms, registered companies, LLPs, societies, cooperatives, FFPOs, SHGs and startups) that first register on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP). Grants are paid after the investment is made and jobs are created and kept; there are no upfront subsidies. Not for: Not open to non-Indian citizens (portal states benefits are for Indian citizens only); enterprises that are not registered on NFDP; investment must be completed before the grant is paid..

What you getUp to ₹2 Cr
Sectorfisheries · aquaculture · fish processing · seafood value chain
WherePan-India
Deadline31 March 2027

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) is a grant from Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India for indian micro and small enterprises in fisheries and aquaculture value chains (proprietary and partnership firms, registered companies,…. It provides Up to ₹2 Cr, for fisheries · aquaculture · fish processing · seafood value chain. The current deadline is 31 March 2027.

Key facts

Amount / benefitUp to ₹2 Cr
ProviderDepartment of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India
WherePan-India
StageEarly Revenue, Growth, Scale
Sectorfisheries · aquaculture · fish processing · seafood value chain
Deadline31 March 2027

What is Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) — Performance grant up to 25% of investment, max ₹35 lakh for microenterprises (35%, max ₹45 lakh for SC/ST/women-owned); small enterprises (safety and quality component) up to ₹75 lakh (₹1 crore SC/ST/women); village-level organisations, SHG federations, FFPOs and cooperatives up to 35%, max ₹2 crore — Indian micro and small enterprises in fisheries and aquaculture value chains (proprietary and partnership firms, registered companies, LLPs, societies, cooperatives, FFPOs, SHGs and startups) that first register on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP). Grants are paid after the investment is made and jobs are created and kept; there are no upfront subsidies. It is run by Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.

The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.

It is aimed at businesses in fisheries · aquaculture · fish processing · seafood value chain. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.

Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana?

Indian micro and small enterprises in fisheries and aquaculture value chains (proprietary and partnership firms, registered companies, LLPs, societies, cooperatives, FFPOs, SHGs and startups) that first register on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP). Grants are paid after the investment is made and jobs are created and kept; there are no upfront subsidies. Not for: Not open to non-Indian citizens (portal states benefits are for Indian citizens only); enterprises that are not registered on NFDP; investment must be completed before the grant is paid..

How much does Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana give, and in what form?

Up to ₹2 Cr.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs this programme?

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) is offered by Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.

Is there a deadline to apply?

The programme lists a deadline of 2027-03-31. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date on the official programme page before you apply.

How do I know if I’m eligible?

Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.

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