Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing/Preservation Capacities

The main objective of the Scheme is creation of processing and preservation capacities and modernisation/ expansion of existing food processing units with a view to increasing the level of processing, value addition leading to reduction of wastage. The setting up of new units and modernization/ expansion of existing units are covered under the scheme. The processing units undertake a wide range of processing activities depending on the processing sectors which results in value addition and/ or enhancing shelf life of the processed products.

Scheme is implemented through organizations such as Central & State PSUs/ Joint Ventures/ Farmer Producers Organization (FPOs)/ NGOs/ Cooperatives/ SHG’s/ Pvt. Ltd companies/ individuals proprietorship firms engaged in establishment/ upgradation/ modernization of food processing units. Proposals under the scheme are invited through Expression of Interest (EOI) and Project Management Agencies (PMA) are engaged by MOFPI to assist in the implementation of the scheme.

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Contact Details:

Shri Vineet Sharma
Director
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Panchsheel Bhawan, August Kranti Marg,
Khelgaon, New Delhi-110049.
Tel: 011-26406518
Email Id: vineet[dot]sharma[at]nic[dot]in