PMMSY: Ice Plant/Cold Store of Minimum 30-Ton Capacity - Haryana

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), run by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, works towards the Blue Revolution by promoting sustainable and responsible growth of the country's fisheries sector. One of its components addresses the shortage of post-harvest infrastructure by funding the setting up of modern ice plants and cold storage units.

Under this centrally sponsored scheme, individuals and entrepreneurs in Haryana can receive a substantial subsidy to build such facilities, provided the capacity is at least 30 tons. The resulting cold chain is expected to preserve fish better, cut post-harvest losses, and open up market access for fishers and fish farmers in the state.

Both the central and state governments contribute to the scheme, reflecting a shared approach to developing the fisheries ecosystem. Beneficiaries must commit to running these units sustainably over the long term, so that primary producers benefit from improved preservation infrastructure through ice supplied at affordable rates.

Applications for the PMMSY Ice Plant/Cold Store scheme in Haryana are handled online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.

- **Step 1: Register on the portal:** Go to the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. First-time users should click “New User/Register Here” and fill in the mandatory fields — Name, Email ID, Mobile Number and password — then click “Submit.” - **Step 2: Activate your profile:** Confirm your registration either by entering the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered Email and Mobile Number, or by clicking the verification link provided. This activates your user profile on the portal. - **Step 3: Log in to the scheme:** Go back to the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and choose “Sign in here” on the right side of the screen. Enter your registered credentials (Email ID/Mobile Number and password) and click “Login.” - **Step 4: Choose the scheme:** After logging in, go to the “Scheme/Services list.” A full list of available schemes will appear. Find and select “PMMSY: Ice Plant/Cold Store.” - **Step 5: Submit the application online:** Click “Apply for Service/Scheme.” This takes you to the online application form, where you must enter all required details accurately, including project specifics, land ownership/lease information, and the undertaking regarding operational commitment. - **Step 6: Upload documents:** Prepare and upload all necessary supporting documents, such as proof of residency, Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), and the Detailed Project Report (DPR)/State Component Plan (SCP) with the required undertakings. Make sure every document meets the specified format and size requirements. - **Step 7: Final submission:** Check all entered information and uploaded documents carefully, then click “Submit” to finalise your application.

Applicants can track their application status online through the “Track Application/Appeal” link, or via SMS using their registered mobile number or application ID. A dedicated helpline (0172-3968400) and email (saral.haryana@gov.in) are available for assistance.

Applications routed through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal are put through several rounds of scrutiny. In the first round, the submitted forms along with supporting papers — the Detailed Project Report (DPR) included — are checked for completeness and for whether they meet the basic eligibility criteria.

Proposals that clear this stage go before a selection committee made up of experts drawn from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and the State Government of Haryana. The committee weighs the technical feasibility, financial viability and overall impact of the proposed ice plant/cold storage project. The final decision rests on a holistic appraisal of how well the proposal fits the scheme's objectives, together with the applicant's commitment to running the facility on a sustained basis and supplying ice at affordable rates.