PM Matsya Yojana: Government is giving up to 60 percent subsidy to start fish farming business, know the scheme

To promote self-employment in the country and make people self-reliant, the central and state governments are running many wonderful schemes at their respective levels. In this series, today we are going to tell you about a very wonderful scheme of the Government of India. The name of this scheme is Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana was started by the Government of India in the year 2020. The objective of this scheme is to promote fish farming in the country. There are many hidden earning possibilities in fish farming. In such a situation, with the help of this scheme, farmers in the country can increase their income by starting a fish farming business. In this episode, let us know what is Pradhan Mantri Matsya Yojana. And what are the benefits available under this scheme -

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana aims to bring a blue revolution in the field of sustainable fisheries. Under this scheme, fish production is to be promoted through expansion, intensification, diversification, and productive use of land and water.

Fisheries have an important contribution to the Indian economy. This sector is an important source of income for the economically backward population of the country.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, a 60 percent subsidy is being given to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe women to start a fish farming business.

At the same time, a 40 percent subsidy is being given to general-category women. In such a situation, you can earn a good amount by starting a fish farming business with the help of the government.

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