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PMMSY: Six Years of the Fisheries Scheme

15 September 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESPMMSY: Six Yearsof the FisheriesScheme15 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) reached its sixth anniversary on 10 September 2026.

Key facts

  • Launched: 2020.
  • Outlay: ₹20,050 crore.
  • Aim: sustainable and responsible fisheries development.
  • Original period: FY2020-21 to FY2024-25; later stretched to FY2025-26.
  • Implementer: Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
  • Structure: Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Scheme components.

Exam angle

  • Ministry: Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
  • Outlay figure: ₹20,050 crore.
  • Extension: through FY2025-26.

Test yourself

1. What outlay was announced for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at launch in 2020?

PMMSY was launched with an outlay of ₹20,050 crore.

2. Which department implements the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana?

The Department of Fisheries implements PMMSY.

3. Up to which financial year was PMMSY extended after its original FY2020-21 to FY2024-25 plan?

It was later extended through FY2025-26.

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