We advise on schemes across MoFPI, the Ministry of AYUSH, the National Horticulture Board and state food-processing policies. Subsidy percentages, ceilings and eligibility below are indicative of published guidelines — exact benefits are project-specific, so talk to us for an eligibility assessment.
A centrally sponsored scheme (2020–21 to 2025–26, outlay ₹10,000 Cr) to formalise and upgrade micro food processing enterprises, with the One District One Product (ODOP) approach.
Supports integrated cold chain, pre-cooling, IQF, cold storage, ripening chambers and reefer transport without break from farm gate to consumer.
Develops modern infrastructure and common facilities to encourage a group of entrepreneurs to set up food processing units in a cluster.
The most widely used scheme for individual food processing units — for setting up new units or modernising/expanding existing processing and preservation capacity.
Stabilises supply and prices of Tomato, Onion, Potato and other notified perishables through value chain development and post-harvest infrastructure.
A ₹10,900 Cr scheme (2021–22 to 2026–27) rewarding growth in manufacturing of RTC/RTE & millet products, processed fruits & vegetables, marine products and mozzarella cheese.
Supports commercial horticulture, cold storage and post-harvest management infrastructure with credit-linked, back-ended capital subsidy.
A current MoFPI focus area — multi-product irradiation units integrated with cold chain and value-addition infrastructure to extend shelf life and enable exports.
Support for setting up NABL-accredited food testing laboratories — a live MoFPI priority to strengthen quality infrastructure across the country.
Support under the Ministry of AYUSH for market-driven cultivation of prioritised medicinal plants, plus nurseries, post-harvest management, primary processing, storage and marketing infrastructure.
State incentives for food processing units set up in Uttar Pradesh — capital subsidy plus interest subsidy, stamp-duty exemption, mandi-fee and transport benefits. Can be combined with central schemes.
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Check My Eligibility →A quick side-by-side of the key capital-subsidy schemes for food processing projects.
| Scheme | Best For | Subsidy (General) | Higher Rate* | Max Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMFME | Micro units, FPOs, SHGs | 35% | — | ₹10 lakh / unit |
| Unit Scheme (CEFPPC) | Individual processing units | 35% | 50% | ₹5 Cr |
| Integrated Cold Chain | Cold storage, IQF, reefer | 35% | 50% | ₹10 Cr |
| Agro-Processing Cluster | Group of units / clusters | 35% | 50% | ₹10 Cr |
| Operation Greens | TOP & perishable value chains | 35% | 50% | ₹10 Cr |
| Food Irradiation Unit | Shelf-life & export enablement | 35% | 50% | ₹10 Cr |
| PLISFPI (PLI) | Established manufacturers scaling up | Incentive on incremental sales | Sales-linked | |
*Higher rate applies to North-East, Himalayan states, ITDP areas, islands and other notified difficult regions, and to eligible SC/ST, FPO and SHG applicants. Figures are indicative of published scheme guidelines and are subject to the latest MoFPI notifications and project-specific appraisal.
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