PMMSY: Inputs for Saline /Alkaline Water Aquaculture - Haryana

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) includes a component for saline and alkaline water aquaculture in Haryana, administered by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India. This centrally sponsored scheme provides input cost subsidies to develop saline and alkaline water bodies, with the objective of reducing the initial financial load on entrepreneurs and farmers engaged in fish and shrimp culture.

Funding is shared equally, with 50% contributed by the Central Government and 50% by the State Government. The support is directed specifically at input costs for the first crop in newly established ponds and tanks, giving new aquaculture ventures a viable start. The initiative is intended to support the blue economy and improve livelihoods in areas suited to saline or alkaline water aquaculture.

- **Registration on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:** - Go to the official website: [Antyodaya-SARAL Portal](https://saralharyana.gov.in/). - Select “New User/Register Here” and provide the required details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, password). - Press ‘Submit’ and authenticate using the OTP sent to your Email and Mobile, or use the verification link to activate your profile. - **Login to Apply for the Scheme:** - Access the official website: [Antyodaya-SARAL Portal](https://saralharyana.gov.in/). - Choose the “Sign in here” option located on the right side of the screen, enter your login credentials, and click ‘Login’. - In the subsequent window, select “Scheme/Services list” and pick the relevant scheme. - Click on “Apply for Service/Scheme” and complete all fields in the online application form. - Press "Submit" to conclude your application. - As an alternative, visit the nearest Atal Seva Kendra with all necessary documents to apply for the scheme through CSC.

Applications are generally reviewed against the eligibility requirements, which include holding a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra, the intention to develop new water bodies, and the preparedness of these sites for aquaculture use. A committee made up of representatives from the Ministry of Fisheries and the Haryana State Government evaluates each submission. Those who make the shortlist might then face additional checks on their project plan and location prior to the grant of final approval and the release of the subsidy. This procedure is designed to channel funds towards projects that are workable and consistent with the scheme's aim of encouraging aquaculture in saline and alkaline waters.