What is PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA SCHEME?

In 2016, MoFPI introduced an umbrella Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters or SAMPADA, which was proposed to be implemented with an allocation of ₹6,000 crores for the period of 2016-20. PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana is a comprehensive package which will result in creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet.

It will not only provide a big boost to the growth of food processing sector in the country but also help in providing better returns to farmers and is a big step towards doubling of farmers income, creating huge employment opportunities especially in the rural areas, reducing wastage of agricultural produce, increasing the processing level and enhancing the export of the processed foods.

Under PMKSY, capital subsidy in the form of grants-in-aid ranging from 35% to 75% of the eligible project cost subject to a maximum specified limit is provided to investors under the various schemes for undertaking infrastructure, logistic projects and setting up of food processing units in the country.

The following schemes will be implemented under PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana:

• Mega Food Parks

• Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure

• Creation/ Expansion of Food Processing/ Preservation Capacities (Unit Scheme)

• Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters

• Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages

• Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure

• Human Resources and Institutions