Over 1.4 Lakh Projects Approved Under PM Food Processing Schemes to Boost Rural Economy

If you want to know how India is changing its rural economy, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises, and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry play an important role. These schemes aim to modernize food processing, increase farmer incomes, create jobs, and build strong infrastructure in rural areas. Recently, the approval of over 1.4 lakh projects under these schemes shows the government’s clear commitment to growing India’s agro-processing sector and supporting food processing entrepreneurship.

Helping Rural Economy with MoFPI’s Food Processing Projects

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has taken a big step by approving over 1.44 lakh food processing projects across India. These projects focus on improving agricultural infrastructure, reducing post-harvest losses, and adding more value to agricultural produce. MoFPI targets rural areas, where farmers and local entrepreneurs benefit from better processing facilities and new income opportunities.

Main Schemes Boosting Food Processing Growth

The success of these projects comes from three key schemes:

• Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY): Supports building infrastructure like Mega Food Parks and Cold Chain Projects.
• Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME): Helps formal registration and growth of small food enterprises at the grassroots.
• Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI): Encourages big investments and global competitiveness of Indian food brands.

Major Achievements under Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

As of June 30, 2025, 1,134 projects under PMKSY have been approved. These include 41 Mega Food Parks and 395 Cold Chain projects focused on preserving agricultural products and strengthening supply chains. This infrastructure upgrade directly improves product quality and shelf life, cutting waste and increasing farmer earnings.

Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises: Supporting Small Food Processors

PMFME scheme has been key in formalizing small food processing businesses. Over 1,44,517 projects have been approved, helping rural entrepreneurs, especially women and small-scale processors. This formalization allows these units to get credit, technology, and market links to grow steadily.

Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry: Building Global Leaders

With a budget of Rs. 10,900 crore from 2021-22 to 2026-27, PLISFPI pushes India’s global role in food manufacturing. It supports 170 approved projects aimed at large investments, export growth, and creating food brands that compete globally. This scheme speeds up value-added food production and makes India stronger in global markets.

Kushinagar Banana Cluster: A Model for Product-Specific Food Processing

Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh is a good example of product-focused progress. Identified as a Banana Cluster under PMKSY’s Operation Greens and a One District One Product area under PMFME, the district has 261 approved projects. These efforts focus on processing and preservation infrastructure made for banana farmers, improving shelf life and cutting losses. Grants and subsidies help set up cold chains, storage, and modern processing units, ensuring better returns for farming communities.

MoFPI’s Global Reach With World Food India Events

MoFPI has hosted several editions of World Food India (2017, 2023, and 2024), which are important platforms for attracting international investors and collaborations. These events bring together global food companies, innovators, equipment makers, and supply chain experts, making tie-ups with Indian businesses possible. This global reach strengthens the food processing sector by helping with technology sharing and investment flows.

Inclusive and Sustainable Growth through Food Processing Efforts

By combining multiple schemes under one vision, MoFPI promotes inclusive growth by modernizing rural food processing, improving preservation technology, and connecting India to global food value chains. These efforts support the government’s goal for Viksit Bharat (Developed India), making sure prosperity reaches farmers and rural entrepreneurs while creating lasting livelihood opportunities.

For more details or to apply under these schemes, visit the official MoFPI website: https://mofpi.nic.in.

Scheme	Projects Approved	Key Components	Budget / Timeline
PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana	1,134 projects	Mega Food Parks, Cold Chain Infrastructure	Ongoing since launch
PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises	1,44,517 projects	Micro enterprise support, formalisation, funding	Ongoing support
Production Linked Incentive Scheme	170 projects	Large-scale investments, exports	Rs. 10,900 crore (2021-27)