MMKY – Popularisation of Fisheries Machineries / Equipment

The scheme “MMKY – Popularisation of Fisheries Machineries / Equipment” was launched by the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha. It aims to promote sustainable intensification of freshwater, brackish water, and marine fisheries for increasing productivity and production of fish and shrimp, and enhancing farmers’ income. Through this scheme, back-ended subsidy assistance for fisheries machinery and equipment is provided to individual fish farmers, fishers, registered members of Primary Fisherman Cooperative Societies, and Women Self Help Groups engaged in fish and shrimp farming and marine fishing. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Fisheries, Odisha, through the District Fisheries Officers and Additional Fisheries Officers (Marine). Assistance is provided for machinery and equipment used in pond aquaculture and marine fishing to improve water quality, bio-security, feed efficiency, harvesting efficiency, and uninterrupted power supply. The scheme supports the procurement of only new machinery and equipment relevant to the beneficiary’s activity and jurisdiction. Subsidy is admissible at 40% of the unit cost or the maximum admissible subsidy prescribed, whichever is less, and is released only after installation, physical verification, and submission of required GST bills and utilisation certificates. The subsidy amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Objectives

1. To sustainably increase the productivity and production of fish and shrimp.
2. To maximise the profits of farmers by preventing disease outbreaks, stabilising the biotic factors, quick turnaround time between two crops, etc.
3. To facilitate an uninterrupted power supply at the Brackish water farm site.
4. To facilitate marine fishermen towards increase their capture through a sustainable approach, reducing the Catch per unit effort.

1. Back-ended subsidy assistance at 40% of the unit cost or the maximum admissible subsidy, whichever is less. 1. Financial support for the procurement of fisheries machinery and equipment for pond aquaculture and marine fishing.

2. Support for improving water quality, bio-security, feed efficiency, harvesting efficiency, uninterrupted power supply, and sustainable marine fishing.

3. Unit Cost and Pattern of Assistance: Subsidy under the scheme is limited to 40% of the unit cost or the maximum admissible subsidy per unit, whichever is less, subject to component-wise ceilings and maximum units per farmer, and applies uniformly to General, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Transgender, and Divyang categories. Assistance is admissible for aerators up to 6 units per farmer with subsidy caps of ₹12,000/- for 1 HP and ₹18,000/- for 2 HP, and for air blowers limited to 1 unit per farmer with subsidy caps of ₹32,000/- for 5 HP and ₹40,000/- for 10 HP. Subsidy is also provided for fishing nets with fittings (300 feet) up to ₹20,000/-, bio-security nets up to ₹8,000/-, and trawl nets with square mesh cod end or gill nets up to ₹80,000/- on a lump-sum basis. In addition, subsidy is admissible for one generator set and one solar power-based smart technology unit per farmer, each with a maximum subsidy of ₹1,00,000/-, as well as for a live fish/seed transport vehicle up to ₹4,00,000/-, one automated feeder up to ₹20,000/-, and one ice box up to ₹2,000/- subject to a maximum unit cost of ₹5,000/-. The number of units for each component is indicative and may be modified by district authorities within the approved financial limits.

   Disbursement of Subsidy:

4. Subsidy is released through Direct Benefit Transfer / NEFT / RTGS directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary and is released only one-time for each approved machinery or equipment after completion of procurement and verification.

5. Subsidy is released within 15 days of completion of the joint inspection and verification of assets and documents.

1. The applicant must be a resident/domicile of the state of Odisha.
2. The applicant must be an individual fish farmer or fisher engaged in freshwater, brackish water, or marine fisheries activities.
3. The applicant may be a registered member of a Primary Fisherman Cooperative Society (PFCS).
4. The applicant may be a member of a Women Self Help Group involved in fish or shrimp farming or marine fishing.
5. The applicant must possess a valid identity and residential proof, including an Aadhaar Card.
6. The applicant must have a bank account in his or her own name, which is Aadhaar-linked, for the receipt of subsidy.
7. The applicant must be actively involved in fisheries-related activities relevant to the machinery or equipment applied for.
8. The applicant family shall be treated as one unit for the purpose of subsidy eligibility.
9. Only one beneficiary per family is eligible under this scheme for a given component.
10. The applicant or any member of the applicant’s family must not have availed a subsidy under the same scheme for the same component during the previous 3 years.

Online

> Registration Process:

Step 01: The applicant interested in availing of the subsidy shall applying the Go-Sugam Portal through a registration process, submitting the requisite documents.
Step 02: Visit the official website: https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home
Step 03: Click on “Apply” and then click on “Register Now”.
Step 04: On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Name, Email, Mobile Number, Address, and Password) and click on "Register". The login credentials will be sent to your registered Email ID / Mobile Number.
> Application Process:

Step 01: Visit the official website: https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home
Step 02: Click on “Scheme & Services” and then select the scheme by its name.
Step 03: Click “Apply” and log in: https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/citizen-portal/login
Step 04: On the application page, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the appropriate file size and file type. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will get an Application Reference ID.
> Check Application Status:

Step 01: Click on the “Track Status” link on the menu.
Step 02: Enter the Application ID or Mobile Number to get the application status.

Offline

Step 1: The scheme is publicised through newspapers and wall posters displayed at the District Fisheries Offices and Block Fisheries Offices, inviting applications from eligible beneficiaries.
Step 2: The applicant submits the offline application to the Assistant Fisheries Officer (Block / Marine Unit) in the prescribed application format as per Annexure-I, along with the required supporting documents.
Step 3: The Assistant Fisheries Officer carries out initial scrutiny of the application, undertakes field verification and geo-tagging, and prepares the feasibility and field verification report in the prescribed format as per Annexure-II.
Step 4: The verified application, along with the field verification and feasibility report, is forwarded to the District Fisheries Officer or Additional Fisheries Officer (Marine) for further processing.
Step 5: The application is placed before the District Level Screening Committee, which examines and approves the list of eligible beneficiaries under the scheme.
Step 6: After approval by the District Level Screening Committee, the District Fisheries Officer / Additional Fisheries Officer (Marine) issues a Go-Ahead Letter to the beneficiary in the prescribed format as per Annexure-III, authorising procurement of the approved machinery or equipment.
Step 7: The beneficiary procures and installs the approved machinery or equipment, submits the GST bills/tax invoices, the Utilisation Certificate as per Annexure-IV, and the Self-Declaration by Beneficiary as per Annexure-VI; thereafter, joint inspection and physical verification are conducted, following which the admissible subsidy is released to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Note: (AS PER GUIDELINES PDF)

• Annexure-I: Prescribed offline application format.
• Annexure-II: Field verification, feasibility report, and geo-tagging format prepared by the Assistant Fisheries Officer.
• Annexure-III: Go-Ahead Letter issued after approval by the District Level Screening Committee.
• Annexure-IV: Utilisation Certificate submitted after installation and verification of machinery or equipment.
• Annexure-VI: Mandatory self-declaration confirming receipt of machinery in good condition and non-disposal of subsidised assets for the prescribed period.

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Bank Account Details
3. Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
4. Boat Registration Certificate (If Applicable – Marine Fishermen)
5. Valid Fishing Licence (If Applicable)
6. Coastal Aquaculture Authority Registration Certificate (If Applicable)
7. GST Bill / Tax Invoice of Procured Machinery or Equipment
8. Proof of Payment to Supplier (Cash / NEFT / RTGS / UPI, as applicable)
9. Geo-Tagged Photographs (Pre- and Post-Installation)
10. Utilisation Certificate (Annexure-IV)
11. Self-Declaration by Beneficiary (Annexure-VI)