Six vital schemes driving India's food processing industries

The ministry of food processing industries (Mofpi) has been implementing various plan schemes for promotion and development of the food processing sector.

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Subodh Kant Sahai, food processing minister, said, there are about six important schemes under Mofpi, namely Scheme for infrastructure development with major components i.e. mega food park, cold chain, modernisation of abattoirs and value added centres, scheme for setting up of technology up-gradation/modernisation/expansion of food processing, scheme for quality assurance, codex standards and R&D, scheme for human resource development, scheme for strengthening of institution and a scheme for upgradation of quality of street food.

"All implementing agencies engaged in setting up/expansion/modernisation of food processing industries covering all segments are eligible for financial assistance. The implementing agencies include central/state government organisations, PSUs/NGOs/Co-operative societies and private sector units and individuals," he informed the House.

"The funds are allocated scheme-wise which are project-oriented in the country. No separate funds are earmarked to states and voluntary organisations," he added.

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