PMMSY Ice Plant & Cold Store Subsidy Haryana — Up to ₹72 Lakh

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is the Union Government's flagship fisheries programme, run by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying with the goal of advancing the Blue Revolution through development of the sector that is both sustainable and responsible.

The component described on this page addresses one specific bottleneck — post-harvest preservation. Under it, individuals and entrepreneurs in Haryana are invited to build modern ice plants or cold storage units with a capacity of no less than 30 tons, with a government subsidy absorbing a large share of the capital cost.

Funding here is shared between the Centre and the State, which is why this is described as a centrally sponsored scheme delivered in Haryana through the state's Fisheries Department. The intended outcome is a sturdier cold chain: fish remains in saleable condition for longer, post-harvest losses shrink, and fishers and fish farmers gain better access to markets.

Approved beneficiaries are expected to treat the facility as a long-term commitment rather than a one-time purchase. They must keep it running, carry operating and maintenance expenses after construction, and release the ice to fishers and fish farmers at a price those primary producers can afford — that condition is what carries the benefit of the infrastructure down to the people it is meant for.

• Subsidy of 40% to 60%, worth up to ₹72 lakh, on a project cost of ₹1.2 crore
• Funds ice plants or cold storage units of minimum 30 tons capacity
• SC and Women applicants receive the higher 60% rate
• Open to Haryana residents holding a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra
• Land must be owned or held on a registered lease of 10 years or more
• Applications are filed online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal; no closing date

Eligibility for this Haryana component turns on residency, control of land, and a clear operational commitment.

• The applicant has to be a resident of Haryana.
• A valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is mandatory.
• The project land must be owned by the applicant, or held on a registered long-term lease running for a minimum of 10 years.
• An undertaking is required confirming that all operational, maintenance and post-construction management costs will be borne by the applicant.
• The ice plant or cold store must be kept running without interruption.
• The ice produced has to be supplied to fishers and fish farmers at an affordable price.

The scheme is open to individual applicants and entrepreneurs. Because Scheduled Caste and Women beneficiaries attract an enhanced rate, the component is especially relevant for those groups.

PMMSY Ice Plant & Cold Store Subsidy Haryana — Up to ₹72 Lakh is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

PMMSY Ice Plant & Cold Store Subsidy Haryana — Up to ₹72 Lakh accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

Support under this component is a capital subsidy, sized against a project cost of ₹1.2 crore — the figure assumed for an ice plant or cold storage facility of 30 tons capacity or more.

Two subsidy rates apply:

• General Category applicants: 40% subsidy, up to ₹48 lakh.
• Scheduled Caste (SC) and Women beneficiaries: 60% subsidy, up to ₹72 lakh.

The money is released as a subsidy rather than an investment, so it directly brings down the capital expenditure a promoter has to arrange. No ownership stake is created in return — the unit stays entirely with the beneficiary.

There is a wider benefit beyond the individual balance sheet. Once such a facility is operational, product quality improves and market reach widens for the surrounding fisheries community, which is precisely why affordable ice supply to fishers and fish farmers forms part of the conditions attached to the subsidy.

PMMSY Ice Plant & Cold Store Subsidy Haryana — Up to ₹72 Lakh is offered by Fisheries Department, Government of Haryana, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

Applications reaching the government through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal pass through several levels of review rather than a single check.

• Initial screening: The submitted form and its supporting documents, including the Detailed Project Report (DPR), are examined for completeness and for adherence to the basic eligibility conditions.
• Committee referral: Applications that clear screening are forwarded to a selection committee drawn from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying along with the Government of Haryana.
• Technical and financial appraisal: The committee assesses the technical feasibility of the proposed plant or cold store, its financial viability, and the impact the project is likely to have.
• Final selection: Approval depends on how closely the proposal aligns with the objectives of the scheme, and on the applicant's demonstrated commitment to sustained operations and to supplying ice at affordable rates.

Before you apply to PMMSY Ice Plant & Cold Store Subsidy Haryana — Up to ₹72 Lakh, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

PMMSY Ice Plant & Cold Store Subsidy Haryana — Up to ₹72 Lakh is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹48L – ₹72L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.