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Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh informed the Lok Sabha that the West Bengal government was slow to implement the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a central scheme for fisheries development. For the first two years after the scheme’s launch in 2020-21, the West Bengal government did not cooperate with the Central government in implementing it. While they accepted it in 2022-23 and had proposals worth ₹114 crore approved, they have only spent ₹58.51 crore of the sanctioned amount so far. The Minister expressed concern over the lack of cooperation and knowledge of the scheme among West Bengal government officials, hindering the program’s implementation.

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West Bengal Government Slow to Implement Central Fisheries Scheme, Claims Union Minister

NEW DELHI, December 2, 2025 – The West Bengal government has faced criticism for its delayed and limited implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a central government scheme designed to boost the fisheries sector. Union Minister for Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the state government did not cooperate with the Central government for the first two years after the scheme’s launch in 2020-21.

According to Minister Singh, West Bengal accepted the scheme in 2022-23, submitting proposals worth ₹221 crore, of which ₹114 crore was approved by the Centre. However, the state has only spent ₹58.51 crore of the total sanctioned amount.

“It is very difficult to implement any programme if a State government does not cooperate with the Central government,” stated Minister Singh. He further added that during a review visit to West Bengal, he found a lack of knowledge about the PMMSY among state government officials.

The PMMSY, with a total investment of ₹20,050 crore, aims to bring about a ‘Blue Revolution’ through the sustainable and responsible development of India’s fisheries sector. The scheme is currently being implemented across all States and Union Territories from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. The Union Minister’s remarks raise concerns about the potential impact of West Bengal’s slow implementation on the overall success of the nationwide initiative.

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