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Food Irradiation Unit Subsidy — 35–50% Grant-in-Aid

Extend shelf life, meet export norms, and access government grants for irradiation infrastructure.

Food irradiation facility
Overview

About the scheme

Food irradiation is a current MoFPI focus area. Multi-product irradiation units — integrated with cold chain and value-addition infrastructure — extend shelf life, cut spoilage and meet the phytosanitary norms many export markets require.

MoFPI has invited proposals for irradiation units, making this a timely opportunity for exporters, clusters and institutions.

Quick facts

  • MinistryMoFPI · PMKSY
  • Grant (general)35% of eligible cost
  • Grant (difficult)50% of eligible cost
  • Integrated withCold chain & value addition
  • Best forExporters, clusters, institutions
  • StatusActive focus area
Subsidy & Financial Assistance

How much you can get

Food irradiation units are supported with grant-in-aid of 35% in general areas and 50% in difficult areas, typically as part of an integrated cold chain and value-addition project. Exact ceilings follow the applicable PMKSY component guidelines — talk to us for a project-specific assessment.

Eligible Components

What the scheme funds

  • Multi-product irradiation facility (gamma / X-ray / e-beam)
  • Integrated cold storage & value-addition
  • Handling, packaging & quality control
  • Compliance & safety infrastructure
Who Is Eligible

Eligibility

  • Companies, firms, cooperatives, FPOs, PSUs
  • Exporters and processing clusters / institutions
  • Site with statutory / atomic-energy approvals
  • Bank term-loan sanction (credit-linked)
Documents Required

What you'll need

  • Detailed Project Report (DPR)
  • Entity registration & KYC
  • Site & regulatory / safety approvals
  • Technical design of the facility
  • Bank term-loan sanction
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Application Process

How to apply — step by step

Feasibility & approvals

Assess viability and the regulatory pathway.

Bankable DPR

Prepare DPR and model.

Bank sanction

Coordinate the term-loan sanction.

Apply

File the proposal / EoI with MoFPI.

Approval & commissioning

Manage approval, build and release.

FAQs

Food Irradiation Unit Subsidy — questions

Is there a subsidy for irradiation units?

Yes — 35–50% grant-in-aid under PMKSY, usually integrated with cold chain and value addition.

Why set up an irradiation unit?

It extends shelf life and meets phytosanitary norms required for many export markets.

Who can apply?

Companies, firms, cooperatives, FPOs, exporters and institutions with the necessary approvals.

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