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Agro Processing Cluster (APC) Subsidy — 35–50% up to ₹10 Crore

Develop shared, modern infrastructure that anchors a cluster of food processing units.

Agro processing cluster / food park
Overview

About the scheme

The Agro Processing Cluster (APC) component of PMKSY funds modern common infrastructure using a cluster approach — reducing wastage, boosting value addition and creating jobs.

A cluster needs a minimum investment of ₹25 crore across at least 5 food processing units, on minimum 10 acres (5 acres in urban areas), developed by an SPV / legal entity.

Quick facts

  • MinistryMoFPI · PMKSY
  • Grant (general)35% up to ₹10 crore
  • Grant (difficult / SC-ST / FPO / SHG)50% up to ₹10 crore
  • Min investment₹25 crore · 5+ units
  • LandMin 10 acres (5 urban)
  • Basic infra capMax 40% of eligible cost
Subsidy & Financial Assistance

How much you can get

Grant-in-aid of 35% of eligible project cost in general areas and 50% for difficult areas, SC-ST, FPOs and SHGs, up to ₹10 crore. Basic enabling infrastructure is capped at 40% of eligible cost; core processing infrastructure makes up the rest. Released in three equal instalments.

Eligible Components

What the scheme funds

  • Basic enabling infra — site development, roads, water, drainage (max 40%)
  • Core infra — cold storage, IQF, packing lines
  • Food testing labs and ripening chambers
  • Warehousing and specialized packaging
Who Is Eligible

Eligibility

  • Any legal entity — FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives, LLPs, companies, NGOs, PSUs
  • Net worth ≥ 1.5× grant (=1× special)
  • Term loan ≥ 20% (≥10% special); equity ≥ 20% (≥10% special)
  • DPR, appraisal note, land documents and CLU
Documents Required

What you'll need

  • Detailed Project Report (DPR)
  • SPV / entity constitution & members
  • Land documents and CLU
  • Cluster layout & infrastructure plan
  • Bank term-loan sanction
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Application Process

How to apply — step by step

Form the SPV

Structure the SPV and anchor units.

Bankable DPR

Prepare the cluster DPR and model.

Bank sanction

Coordinate the term-loan sanction.

Apply

File on the PMKSY portal.

Approval & execution

Manage approval, execution and 3-instalment release.

FAQs

Agro Processing Cluster — questions

What is the APC subsidy?

35% (general) or 50% (difficult / SC-ST / FPO / SHG) of eligible cost, up to ₹10 crore.

What are the minimums?

At least ₹25 crore investment across 5+ units, on minimum 10 acres (5 acres urban).

What does it fund?

Basic enabling infrastructure (max 40%) plus core processing and common facilities.

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