Loans & Subsidy · PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana
Financial Assistance for Food Processing & Agri-Value Chain Projects
Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) is a flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India. The scheme promotes the development of modern food processing infrastructure, cold chain facilities, agri-value chain projects, and food preservation systems to reduce post-harvest losses, increase farmers' income, and strengthen India's food processing industry. Rinson Business provides complete consultancy for PMKSY, including DPR preparation, project planning, financial projections, subsidy guidance, online application support, bank loan documentation, and end-to-end food processing consultancy across India.
What is PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana?
An umbrella scheme designed to develop modern infrastructure across the food processing value chain — from farm gate to retail market. The scheme supports value addition, food preservation, cold chain infrastructure, processing units, and export-oriented food businesses.
Goals
Objectives of the Scheme
Promote Food Processing Industries
Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
Strengthen Agri Value Chains
Increase Farmers' Income
Develop Cold Chain Infrastructure
Encourage Value Addition
Improve Food Quality & Safety
Generate Rural Employment
Promote Food Exports
Boost Agricultural Processing Industries
Coverage
Major Components of PMKSY
🏭 Mega Food Parks
Integrated food processing parks with common infrastructure for multiple food processing industries.
❄️ Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition
- Cold Storage
- Blast Freezers
- Refrigerated Transport
- Ripening Chambers
- Processing & Packing Facilities
🌾 Agro Processing Clusters
Development of food processing clusters with common facilities for MSMEs and agri-businesses.
🏗 Food Processing & Preservation Capacity
- New Food Processing Units
- Expansion of Existing Units
- Modernization Projects
- Value Addition Facilities
🚛 Backward & Forward Linkages
Support for projects connecting farmers with processors, storage facilities, markets, and exporters.
🧪 Food Safety & Quality Assurance Infrastructure
- NABL Food Testing Laboratories
- Quality Control Laboratories
- Food Certification Facilities
🥬 Operation Greens
Support for eligible horticulture crops through post-harvest management, storage, transportation, and value-chain development.
Eligibility
Eligible Sectors
Fruit Processing
Vegetable Processing
Dairy Products
Meat Processing
Poultry Processing
Fisheries
Grain Processing
Rice Mills
Flour Mills
Spice Processing
Pulse Mills
Edible Oil Processing
Ready-to-Eat Foods
Frozen Foods
Beverage Manufacturing
Organic Food Processing
Packaged Food Manufacturing
Cold Storage Projects
Warehousing
Food Export Units
Eligible Applicants
Depending on the component, eligible applicants may include:
Individual EntrepreneursPrivate Limited CompaniesLLPsPartnership FirmsFarmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)CooperativesSelf Help Groups (SHGs)MSMEsState Government AgenciesPublic Sector UndertakingsNGOsJoint Ventures
Eligibility varies according to the specific PMKSY component.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance under PMKSY generally takes the form of grants-in-aid (capital grants). The grant amount and funding pattern vary depending on:
Scheme ComponentProject TypeLocationEligible Project CostCategory of Applicant
Grant percentages are prescribed separately for each component by MoFPI.
Documents Required
Aadhaar CardPAN CardCompany / LLP / Partnership RegistrationUdyam (MSME) Registration (if applicable)GST RegistrationDetailed Project Report (DPR)Project Cost EstimateFinancial ProjectionsMachinery QuotationsLand Ownership / Lease DocumentsBuilding Layout PlanBank Loan Sanction Letter (where applicable)Environmental & Statutory Approvals (if required)
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana?
It is a Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) scheme that provides financial assistance for food processing infrastructure, cold chain, agro-processing, and value-chain development projects.
Does the scheme provide grants?
Yes. PMKSY provides capital grants (grant-in-aid) for eligible projects. The grant amount depends on the specific component and applicable guidelines.
Can existing food processing units apply?
Yes. Certain PMKSY components support modernization and expansion of existing food processing units, while others are meant for new infrastructure projects. Eligibility depends on the specific component.
Can Rinson Business guarantee grant approval?
No. Rinson Business is a professional consultancy firm. We assist with project planning, DPR preparation, financial projections, documentation, and application support. Final approval of grants is granted by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) or the designated implementing agency in accordance with the applicable scheme guidelines.