It is a Central Sector Umbrella Scheme aimed at the creation of modern infrastructure with
efficient supply chain management that encompasses the food production chain from farm
gate to retail outlet.
Sub-schemes –
- Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure;
- Creation of Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Clusters;
- Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities;
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure;
- Human Resources and Institutions – Research & Development;
- Operation Greens;
- Mega Food Park (Discontinued during 15th FC Cycle for New Projects);
- Backward Forward Linkages (Discontinued during 15th FC Cycle for New Projects)
Incentives, and Eligible Entity
Broad Incentive in Infrastructure creation sub-components is @ 35% of the eligible project
cost in general areas and @50% in the North-East States including Sikkim and difficult areas
namely Himalayan States, State notified ITDP areas, Islands and SC/ST entrepreneurs
subject to max. Grants specified in each sub-component.
Eligible Entity
Project Execution Agency (PEA)/ Organisation such as Govt./ PSUs/ Joint Ventures/ NGOs/
Cooperatives/ SHGs/ FPOs/ Private Sector/ individuals etc.
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)
The key objectives of PLISFPI:
Support the creation of global food manufacturing champions,
Strengthen Indian brands of food products for global visibility and wider acceptance
in the international markets
Increase employment opportunities of off-farm jobs
Different Categories of PLISFPI –
Category I – a. RTE/ RTC (ready to eat / ready to cook), b. Processed Fruits & Vegetables, c.
Marine and d. Mozzarella Cheese
ii. Category II – a. Udyog Aadhar/ Udyami Registered, b. an applicant who achieved
minimum sales of Rs. 1 Crore during the base year and c. an applicant for organic producers
who are registered with APEDA
iii. Category III – a. Only Indian Brands are covered for selling food products completely
manufactured in India b. Branding & Marketing shall be undertaken either by the Applicant
directly or through its subsidiary or any other Agency.
Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprise Scheme (PMFME)Under
the scheme 2,00,000 micro food processing units are to be directly assisted with credit-linked
subsidies, and technical and business support and 2,00,000 SHG members are to be supported
through seed capital.
Components and Incentives under the Scheme
i. SHG Member: Rs. 40,000/- per member for working capital and purchase of
small tools
ii. Food Processing entrepreneurs: Capital Subsidy @35% through credit-linked of the
project cost with a max. the ceiling of 10 lakhs per Unit
ii. Support for Common Infrastructure: Credit linked grant @ 35% to support FPOs,
SHGs, Cooperatives, any Government agency or private enterprises
iii. Branding and Marketing Support: Grant up to 50% to groups of FPOs/ SHGs/
Cooperatives or an SPV of micro food processing enterprises