The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing has approved 168 applicants, attracting ₹9,207 crore investment and creating 35 lakh metric tonnes of processing capacity.
Incentives worth ₹2,714.79 crore have been disbursed, with 69 MSMEs and 40 contract manufacturing units benefiting from the scheme.
The scheme aims to create global food manufacturing champions, promote Indian brands abroad, and ensure remunerative prices for farmers.