PMKSY — Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana
By Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
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Quick Answer
35%–50% grant for cold chain, food processing parks and unit infrastructure
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50 Cr
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this subsidy
Umbrella scheme for food processing infrastructure with multiple sub-schemes: (a) Mega Food Park — up to ₹50 crore grant per park. (b) Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition — 35%–50% grant of eligible project cost. (c) Agro-Processing Clusters — up to ₹10 crore per cluster. (d) Unit Scheme — grant for individual processing units. Covers fruits & vegetables, dairy, meat/poultry/fishery, RTE/RTC foods, cereals, spices, honey, beverages.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is a Government of India ministry based at Panchasheel Bhavan, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi. It runs and funds schemes for the food-processing sector: subsidies and grants for micro units and producer groups, a…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹50 Cr
What You Get
PMKSY offers substantial capital grants across four sub-schemes: Mega Food Parks receive up to ₹50 crore per park for shared processing infrastructure; Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition projects receive 35–50% of eligible project cost; Agro-Processing Clusters receive up to ₹10 crore; and individual processing units receive grants under the Unit Scheme. All grants are non-repayable and no equity is taken. The scheme covers a wide range of food categories including fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat/poultry/fishery, RTE/RTC foods, cereals, spices, honey, and beverages. Projects must be backed by term loans from scheduled commercial banks.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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Identify the specific PMKSY sub-scheme applicable
Identify the specific PMKSY sub-scheme applicable (Cold Chain / Mega Food Park / Agro-Processing Cluster / Unit Scheme).
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PMKSY?
Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana is an umbrella scheme for food processing infrastructure with multiple sub-schemes: Mega Food Parks (up to ₹50 crore grant per park), Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition (35–50% grant), Agro-Processing Clusters (up to ₹10 crore per cluster), and individual unit grants.
Who is eligible?
Proprietors, companies, cooperatives, FPOs, SHGs, trusts and PSUs engaged in food processing. For Mega Food Park, an SPV with minimum equity of ₹5 crore is required. All applicants must have a term loan sanctioned from a scheduled commercial bank.
What is the maximum grant available?
Mega Food Park: up to ₹50 crore per park. Integrated Cold Chain: 35–50% of eligible project cost. Agro-Processing Clusters: up to ₹10 crore per cluster. Individual unit grants vary by sub-scheme.
What food categories are covered?
Fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat/poultry/fishery, ready-to-eat/cook foods, cereals, spices, honey, beverages, and other processed food products.
Is equity taken?
No equity is taken. PMKSY provides non-repayable capital grants. However, all projects must be backed by a term loan from a scheduled commercial bank.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the SAMPADA portal at sampada-mofpi.gov.in. You will need a detailed project report (DPR), land documents, term loan sanction letter from a bank, and registration certificates. Sub-scheme-specific guidelines are available on the portal.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- Jammu Kashmir Gets Two Food Processing Projects Under PMKSY, Both Yet to Receive Grant Releasekashmirlife.net · 2 months ago
Source: Google News aggregated
