Is CAA registration and PMMSY support available for vannamei farming?

For coastal shrimp farming, registration with the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) is legally required before you start, and farming without it can lead to action, so complete it first through the prescribed process. On support, PMMSY covers components like new pond construction, inputs and infrastructure for aquaculture in many states, generally at around 40 percent subsidy for general category and around 60 percent for SC, ST and women beneficiaries on approved unit costs. The exact components, unit costs and eligibility are set by your state Fisheries department and change by year, so apply through the district Fisheries office and get the current details confirmed there. Sort out CAA registration and verify the subsidy components locally before investing, since both are essential and rules vary by state.