PMMSY: Ice Plant/Cold Storage of Minimum 50-Ton Capacity - Haryana

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a scheme run by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, which seeks to advance a Blue Revolution by developing the fisheries sector in India sustainably and responsibly. The component described here concerns Ice Plants/Cold Storage of Minimum 50-Ton Capacity in Haryana, and it addresses the need for sound cold chain infrastructure.

Financial assistance is offered to eligible beneficiaries to set up modern ice plants or cold storage units of at least 50 tons capacity. Infrastructure of this kind helps lower post-harvest losses, preserve the quality and freshness of fish and fishery products, and secure improved returns for fishers and entrepreneurs in the sector.

Being a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, it is funded through a 50% contribution from the Central Government and a 50% contribution from the State Government of Haryana, reflecting a joint effort to strengthen the state's fisheries ecosystem. Beneficiaries receive financial support and are also responsible for running and maintaining these units efficiently, so that ice reaches fishers at affordable and equitable prices, reinforcing the value chain from catch to consumer.

The scheme matters for the socio-economic upliftment of fishers and for the growth of Haryana's fisheries economy as a whole.

**Online Registration (for first-time users):** - Open the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. - Select "New User/Register Here" and enter the mandatory fields — Name, Email ID, Mobile Number and Password. - Submit the form, then verify the OTP sent to your email and mobile, or activate your profile by clicking the verification link.

**Login and Apply:** - Open the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. - Log in with your registered credentials. - Go to "Scheme/Services list" and choose the PMMSY Ice Plant/Cold Storage scheme. - Select "Apply for Service/Scheme" and complete every required field in the online application form. - Submit the filled-in application.

**Offline Application (through CSC):** - Eligible applicants may approach the nearest Atal Seva Kendra with all required documents to apply for the scheme with assistance.

**Required Documents (implied):** Detailed Project Report (DPR) or Self-Contained Proposal (SCP), land ownership/lease documents, valid land title, training certificate, and an undertaking for operation/maintenance.

Applicants must file a Detailed Project Report (DPR) or Self-Contained Proposal (SCP) together with the remaining eligibility documents. A committee drawn from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and the Government of Haryana is expected to assess these proposals against technical feasibility, financial viability and conformity with PMMSY guidelines.

Whether a proposal is selected turns on how complete and well-prepared it is, and on whether the applicant satisfies every eligibility condition — land ownership, training, and an undertaking to run the unit.