Overview
PMKSY is a flagship initiative of MoFPI aimed at strengthening the food processing sector by creating modern infrastructure, reducing post-harvest losses, and increasing value addition in agricultural produce. Financial assistance is provided to entrepreneurs, companies, cooperatives, and FPOs for establishing food processing infrastructure across the value chain.
Key benefits & components
Creation / Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC)
General areas35% subsidy
NE / Himalayan states50% subsidy
Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition Infrastructure
General areas35% subsidy
Difficult areas50% subsidy
Food Testing Laboratories (Food Safety & Quality Assurance)
SubsidyUp to 50%
Agro Processing Clusters (APC)
General areas35% subsidy
Difficult areas50% subsidy
Mega Food Parks — large integrated food processing parks connecting farmers, processors, and markets
Financial assistance per project₹50 Crore
Important note
Applications under PMKSY are invited through Expression of Interest (EOI) by MoFPI. The application window opens periodically — monitor official announcements and apply when the EOI is released.