Scheme for Purchase of Mobile Sales Van 2026

This scheme aims to boost the fisheries sector in Uttarakhand by offering financial aid and technical help Read More... for modern fish farming, leading to more fish production and better livelihoods. Read less

Details

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a key initiative by the Government of India, implemented in Uttarakhand by the Department of Fisheries. It’s designed to give a significant push to the fisheries sector across the state.

What Is This Scheme?

PMMSY Uttarakhand is all about modernizing fish farming. It provides financial assistance and technical guidance to individuals and groups looking to adopt advanced methods in fisheries. The goal is to increase how much fish we produce, create more jobs, and help people set up better infrastructure for fish cultivation and sales.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is open to residents of Uttarakhand. This includes people from all backgrounds – General category, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and especially women. You just need to have access to land and a water source to get started.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By supporting modern techniques and infrastructure, the PMMSY plays a vital role in enhancing fish production and improving the incomes of those involved in the fisheries sector. It encourages the use of new technologies like Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and biofloc units, helping the state achieve its goals for the blue revolution.

Objective

This scheme aims to boost the fisheries sector in Uttarakhand by offering financial aid and technical help for modern fish farming, leading to more fish production and better livelihoods.

Benefits

Financial assistance is provided for purchase of new mobile sales vans for stocking display sales of KVI products and also to, transport of raw materials for producing KVI Products.

The loan limit must not exceed ₹3,00,000/- per vehicle.

The number of vehicles should not exceed six.

Sources and references

Scheme Information

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
You can be from any background – General, SC, ST, OBC, or a woman.
You need to have land and a water source available for your fisheries project.

How To Apply

Submit your application directly to the office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries or the District Fisheries In-charge in your district.
In the future, applications will also be processed online through the Apuni Sarkar Portal.
The relevant district officer will review and approve your proposal.
Once approved and verified, the subsidy amount will be transferred directly to your bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card
Land Records
Permanent Residence Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Bank Account Details
Mobile Number
Any other documents required by the department.

FAQ’s

What is the subsidy percentage for SC/ST and women applicants?

Beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women categories receive a higher subsidy of 60% on the approved project costs.

Can individuals from the General category apply for this scheme?

Yes, individuals from the General category can also apply. They are eligible for a 40% subsidy on the project cost for most activities.

What is the application submission process?

You need to submit your application to the local office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries or the District Fisheries In-charge. Online applications will be available soon via the Apuni Sarkar Portal.

Which types of modern fisheries activities are covered under the scheme?

The scheme covers a wide range of activities including pond construction, trout farming units, RAS (Recirculatory Aquaculture System), biofloc systems, cage culture, cold storage, specialized vehicles for fish transport, ornamental fish units, feed mills, and fish hatcheries.

Is there any special subsidy for large RAS units?

Yes, there is a specific subsidy rate for large Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) units, which is 20%.

How is the subsidy amount disbursed to the beneficiaries?

After your project proposal is verified and approved, the subsidy amount is directly transferred to your bank account using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

What basic requirements are needed to be eligible for this scheme?

To be eligible, you must be a resident of Uttarakhand and have access to land and a water source suitable for fisheries activities.

What documents are essential for the application?

Key documents include your Aadhaar card, land records, permanent residence certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and your bank account details. You'll also need to provide your mobile number and any other documents the department might ask for.

What are the subsidy limits for purchasing a motorcycle with an ice box?

For SC/ST and Women beneficiaries, the subsidy for a motorcycle with an ice box is up to ₹45,000/-. For the General category, it is up to ₹30,000/- per unit.