Application procedure for availing benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Scheme

The Department of Fisheries vide notification dated October 21, 2021 has issued clarification for availing benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Scheme. Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme is hereby required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

If AADHAR is not assigned to the individuals they are required to present the following documents, namely:-

1. If he/she has enrolled, his/her Aadhaar enrolment identification slip; and
2. Bank Passbook or Post Office Passbook with photo; or Voter Identification Card; or
3. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card; or
4. Passport; or
5. Driving License issued by Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or
6. Ration Card; or Kisan Credit Card; or
7. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Job Card; or
8. Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head.