The Ministry of Food Processing Industries had been operating several Plan schemes for the development of processed food sector in the country, focusing on different segments of the food processing industry.

It has got six schemes, under which it provides assistance.

1.     Scheme   for Technology   Upgradation/ Establishment/  Modernization of   Food   Processing Industries.       

The scheme will cover the following activities:

• Setting up / expansion/ modernization of food processing industries covering all  segments viz. fruits and vegetables, milk products, meat, poultry, fishery, cereal, pulses, oil seeds and other Agri-horticultural sectors leading to value addition and shelf life enhancement including food flavours and colours, oleoresins, spices, coconut, mushroom, etc.
• Modernization of pulse milling unit-installation of driers and dust control system
• Setting up of mini pulse processing unit

2.     Scheme for Human Resource Development

The scheme will cover the following components:

• Setting up of Food Processing & Training Centre (FPTC)
• Creation of infrastructure facilities for running Degree/ Diploma Courses & Training Programmes for Food Processing
• Training Programs sponsored by Ministry of Food Processing Industries
• Entrepreneurship Development Programme

3.     Schemes for Quality Assurance, Codex Standards, and Research & Development

The scheme will cover the following components:

• Total Quality Management
• Promotion of Quality Assurance and Safety Concept
• Strengthening of Codex Cell
• Setting Up of Quality Control Laboratory
• Research & Development in Processed Food Sector

4.  Scheme for Strengthening of Nodal Agencies

This scheme is provided with the objective to strengthen the State level Nodal Agencies for food processing industries, designated by the State Government, by providing financial support for installation of basic office hardware including computer system and internet for collection of detailed field information, preparation of data base, monitoring of assisted projects, coordination of agro food business etc.

5.  Scheme for Backward and   Forward   Integration  and other Promotional     Activities

     In this scheme, the following activities will be covered:

• Backward Linkage.

• Forward Integration.

• Generic Advertisement (To be operated by only the Ministry).

• Promotional Activities such as participation in exhibition/fairs, supporting seminars/workshops/conferences etc. and studies and surveys.

• Preparation of short duration films and material for different meetings, dissemination of information and bringing of publications (To be operated by only the Ministry).

• Strengthening of F&VP Directorate.

• Strengthening of Industry Associations.

• Food Fortification.
   

6.  Scheme for Infrastructure Development

In this scheme, assistance is given for developing infrastructure facilities such as Food Parks, Packaging Centers, Modernised Abattoirs, Integrated Cold Chain Facilities, Value added Centre and Irradiation Facilities.

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