Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), people in Haryana who sell fish or are engaged in fisheries get a subsidy on buying a cycle fitted with an ice box. Fish kept in the ice box stays fresh — it does not spoil, the vendor can travel to a farther market, and gets a better price. The unit cost under the scheme is fixed at ₹10,000 per cycle, on which the General category gets 40% subsidy (₹4,000) and Scheduled Caste (SC) or women beneficiaries get 60% (₹6,000). Applications are made online through the Antyodaya SARAL portal. This guide covers eligibility, benefits, documents, the complete online application process, fees, status checking and helplines — and wherever a fact could not be confirmed from official sources, that is stated clearly.
Scheme at a glance
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | PMMSY: Cycle with Ice Boxes — Haryana |
| Level | Central PMMSY, implemented in Haryana (level on myScheme: State) |
| Central ministry | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India |
| Nodal department | Fisheries Department, Haryana |
| Benefit | Subsidy on a cycle with ice box — unit cost ₹10,000; General category 40% (₹4,000); SC/women 60% (₹6,000) |
| Who can apply | Persons engaged in fish farming / fish selling in Haryana (fishers / fish vendors) |
| Mandatory condition | Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is compulsory |
| How to apply | Online — Antyodaya SARAL portal |
| Application fee | Government charges — No Fee; service charges ₹10 |
| Last date | No last date in myScheme — applications remain open through the year (see note below) |
| DBT | Not listed as a DBT scheme on myScheme (dbtScheme: No) |
Please note: this is NOT a subsidy for digging a pond or for fish farming — that is a separate scheme (Matsya Palan Yojana, covered in a separate guide on this site). This scheme only supports a cycle with an ice box for carrying and selling fish. The motorcycle and e-rickshaw ice-box components under PMMSY are also separate — do not confuse them with this one.
What benefit will you get
According to myScheme, central assistance (subsidy) is given on the purchase of a cycle with an ice box. PMMSY is the Government of India’s flagship fisheries scheme (in force since FY 2020–21, total outlay ₹20,050 crore) — this component runs in Haryana under it. The subsidy rates are the same as PMMSY’s national norms — 40% for the General category and 60% for SC/ST and women.
| Beneficiary category | Subsidy | Subsidy amount | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| General category | 40% of unit cost | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 60% of unit cost | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Women (any category) | 60% of unit cost | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 |
Worked example (calculated from myScheme’s figures): if you are from the General category and buy an ice-box cycle costing ₹10,000, the subsidy is ₹4,000 and your share is ₹6,000. If you are an SC or women beneficiary, the subsidy is ₹6,000 and your share is ₹4,000. The subsidy is fixed on the unit cost (₹10,000) — not on whatever price a dealer quotes.
- The subsidy is available only on a newly purchased cycle with an ice box — not on an old cycle.
- Assistance is only for the initial crop — in myScheme’s words, that is, the first time this component is availed.
- The subsidy is only for fisheries activity — the cycle must be used for carrying and selling fish.
- The Government of India and the Government of Haryana shall not be responsible for any losses incurred on procurement, operation, maintenance and management of the fish transport facilities (myScheme note).
Who can apply — eligibility
These are the eligibility conditions given on myScheme — all of them must be met together:
- A person engaged in fisheries activity in Haryana — catching, farming or selling fish. This scheme is for an individual.
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP / Family ID) is compulsory.
- Fish transport facilities must be maintained in operational condition — the cycle and ice box must remain in use, not lying idle.
- Assistance is only for a newly purchased cycle with an ice box, for the initial crop.
- Assistance is released only for fisheries activity — not for buying a cycle for any other work.
myScheme states no condition on age, income or educational qualification — so no age or income limit is written in this guide. If the SARAL form shows any additional condition, that will apply.
What the subsidy is for
This assistance is for selling fish while keeping it fresh — the ice box on the cycle keeps the fish chilled on ice, so it does not spoil on the way to the mandi or market. A fish vendor can then sell in a farther market and get a better price. The other PMMSY components for fish transport and sale — such as motorcycles and e-rickshaws fitted with ice boxes — are separate schemes; this guide covers only the cycle component.
Documents required
myScheme does not give a document list for this scheme. Below are the papers usually asked for in the SARAL form — keep them ready before applying, but the final list will be the one shown in the SARAL form:
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP / Family ID) — compulsory as per myScheme
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account details (bank passbook / account number) — for payment of the subsidy
- Two passport-size photographs
- Proof of being engaged in fish farming / fish selling — such as registration or identity card from the Fisheries Department, if you have one (give whatever the SARAL form asks for)
- Bill / quotation for the new cycle + ice box — the subsidy is on the purchase, so keep the bill safe
- Mobile number — for OTP verification
Keep all documents scanned clearly — in PDF or JPG format for uploading on SARAL — and keep the originals with you. If any document is missing (such as PPP), get it made first, because an incomplete application can get stuck.
How to apply online — SARAL portal
Applications are made online through the Antyodaya SARAL portal (saralharyana.gov.in). The process given on myScheme is as follows:
Registration — if applying for the first time:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Antyodaya SARAL portal, saralharyana.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on “New User/Register Here” and fill in all the mandatory details — name, email ID, mobile number and password. Click on “Submit”.
Step 3: Verify with the OTP received on your email and mobile number. The profile can also be activated by clicking on the verification link.
Applying — after login:
Step 1: Login on the SARAL portal with your Login ID and password (the “Sign in here” option appears on the right side).
Step 2: In the opened window, click on “Scheme/Services list” — a list of schemes will appear.
Step 3: Search the list for “PMMSY: Cycle with Ice Boxes” (or a similar name), click on it and choose “Apply for Service/Scheme”. (If the scheme name does not appear in the list, ask on the SARAL helpline 0172-3968400 — the service name or serial number is not given on myScheme.)
Step 4: Fill in all the details in the form and click on “Submit”.
If you face difficulty in applying online, take help from the nearest Saral Kendra / CSC centre / Atal Seva Kendra — the operator there helps fill the form on your behalf. Keep the acknowledgement / application reference number received after submission safe.
Offline application — help from the District Fisheries Office
myScheme does not give an offline application process for this scheme — applications are online only. For information, eligibility or help in filling the form, you can contact the District Fisheries Officer of your district or the headquarters of the Fisheries Department, Haryana:
- Address: Fisheries Department, Haryana, Bays No. 31–32, Sector-4, Panchkula
- Phone: 0172-2565743 / 0172-2566081 / 0172-2565961
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: harfish.gov.in
Online application is the main route; keep any written information or acknowledgement received from the district office safe.
Fees and timeline
Application fee: Government charges — No Fee. Service charges of ₹10 apply if you apply through a Saral Kendra / CSC centre / Atal Seva Kendra (as per myScheme).
Last date: There is no last date in myScheme (schemeCloseDate: null) — the scheme remains open through the year. If the department announces any special drive or date, the Fisheries Department’s notice will apply.
How long to get the subsidy: myScheme does not state a sanction / disbursal timeline (RTS) — so no number of days is written here. Keep your reference number safe after applying and keep checking the status.
How to check your application status
After submitting the application, the status can be checked in two ways (as per myScheme):
1. From the portal: Go to the SARAL status portal https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/ → click on “Track Application/Appeal” → enter your Application Reference ID. To check the status of a complaint / ticket, use the e-ticketing portal: https://eticketing.saralharyana.nic.in/CitizenViewComplaints.aspx
2. By SMS: From your registered mobile number, send an SMS to 9954699899 — type: SARAL. From any other mobile number, type: SARAL<space>Application ID/Ticket No. (example: SARAL HR-XXXXXXXX).
Please note: For this scheme, myScheme gives the SMS number 9954699899, whereas many other SARAL schemes carry 7738299899. Check the status of this scheme on this number (9954699899) — if the SMS gets no reply, check on the status portal.
Helpline
- SARAL helpline: 0172-3968400 — Email: [email protected]
- Fisheries Department, Haryana: 0172-2565743 / 0172-2566081 — Email: [email protected]
- PMMSY national portal: https://pmmsy.dof.gov.in/ — for guidelines and the list of components
- SARAL user manual: https://saralharyana.gov.in/resources/homePage/6/pdf/Using%20Saral.pdf
Please note — these points could not be confirmed
Every figure in this guide is taken from an official source (myScheme or the PMMSY national guidelines). Even so, some important points were not found in any official source — we are not inventing them; please confirm them in writing from the Fisheries Department before applying:
- No document list found: myScheme does not give a document list for this scheme. The list above is based on the documents usually asked for in the SARAL form — the final list will be the one asked in the form.
- SARAL service name/serial not found: myScheme does not give the service name or serial number — search for the scheme by name on SARAL to apply.
- No RTS timeline found: how many days sanction or subsidy disbursal takes is not stated on myScheme.
- SMS number is different: myScheme gives 9954699899 for this scheme, while other SARAL schemes carry 7738299899 — we have written the myScheme number.
- Guideline PDF did not open: the guideline linked on myScheme (kms.saralharyana.nic.in) did not open at the time of our research, and the Haryana Fisheries Department’s “Scheme Brief” PDF (harfish.gov.in) link returned a 404 (page not found) on 9 November 2026. The conditions inside the guideline could not be read — whatever conditions and document list the SARAL form shows will be final.
- How the subsidy will be paid: whether the subsidy comes directly to the bank account or after purchase is not stated on myScheme (it is not listed as a DBT scheme).
- One person — one cycle: how many cycles one beneficiary can get assistance for is not stated on myScheme. The words “initial crop” suggest it is for the first time, but confirm the number from the District Fisheries Office.
- Fisheries Department contacts (department’s published information): the address, phones and email given above are the department’s published contact information — the department website’s Scheme Brief link did not open at the time of our research, so please re-confirm these numbers before applying.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. How much subsidy is given under the PMMSY Cycle with Ice Box scheme?
On a unit cost of ₹10,000, the General category gets 40% (₹4,000) and SC or women beneficiaries get 60% (₹6,000) as subsidy.
2. Who can apply?
A person engaged in fish farming / fish selling in Haryana, holding a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP). myScheme states no condition on age or income.
3. Will the subsidy be given on an old cycle too?
No. Assistance is only for a newly purchased cycle with an ice box, and only for the first time (initial crop).
4. How do I apply?
Online — register on the Antyodaya SARAL portal (saralharyana.gov.in) and search the schemes list for “PMMSY: Cycle with Ice Boxes”, then fill the form.
5. What is the application fee?
There is no government fee. A service charge of ₹10 applies if you apply through a Saral Kendra / CSC / Atal Seva Kendra.
6. How do I check my application status?
On the status portal status.saralharyana.nic.in with your Application Reference ID, or by SMS — send “SARAL” from your registered mobile to 9954699899.
7. Is this the subsidy scheme for digging a pond?
No. The pond / fish farming subsidy is a separate scheme (Matsya Palan Yojana) — covered in a separate guide on this site. This scheme only supports a cycle with an ice box.
8. What is the last date to apply?
There is no last date in myScheme — applications remain open through the year.
Official links
- myScheme — PMMSY: Cycle with Ice Boxes-Haryana: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/cwibhr
- Antyodaya SARAL portal: https://saralharyana.gov.in/
- SARAL status check: https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/
- PMMSY national portal: https://pmmsy.dof.gov.in/
- Haryana Fisheries Department: https://harfish.gov.in/
- Scheme Guidelines (myScheme reference): https://kms.saralharyana.nic.in/ViewDoc?Id=pnJ2qKtNsrD3/uRUNIWx+w==
- SARAL user manual: https://saralharyana.gov.in/resources/homePage/6/pdf/Using%20Saral.pdf
Disclaimer: This information is prepared on 9 November 2026 from myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) and the PMMSY national guidelines. Points such as the document list, the SARAL service serial number and the sanction timeline were not found in official sources — please confirm them in writing from the Fisheries Department, Haryana (0172-2565743) or the SARAL helpline (0172-3968400) before applying. If the rules change, the Department’s notice will apply.
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