PLI Scheme (Food Processing)
Ministry of Food Processing (MoFPI) All Sectors GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ACTIVE

PLI Scheme (Food Processing)

(Ministry of Food Processing (MoFPI))
Primary Benefit

4–10% Production-Linked Incentive on Incremental Sales

<p>Food processing companies meeting minimum investment thresholds.</p>

Dynamic Subsidy Scaling Matrices

Under the official guidelines of this scheme, final margin money subsidies scale dynamically based on your gender, region of business setup, and social categories. Below is the detailed rate catalog:

Gender-Based Subsidy
Men 4%
Women 6%
Regional Demographics
Rural 6%
Urban 4%
Hill Areas 10%
Caste / Social Groups
SC Group 10%
ST Group 10%
OBC Group 8%
General 4%

Benefits Details

  • 4–10% incentive on incremental sales over base year
  • Covers ready-to-eat, millet-based, organic products
  • Marine products, mozzarella cheese, innovative food products
  • Incentive paid for 6 years
  • Promotes large-scale food manufacturing and exports

Who can apply?

Any individual meeting the following guidelines is eligible for applying under this scheme:

Target Beneficiary Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit Min Age: 18 years old. No upper age limits.
Target Gender Suitable for Any category of applicants.
Men: 4% Women: 6%
Category Required Food processing companies — MSMEs and large enterp
SC: 10% ST: 10% OBC: 8% General: 4%
Location Cover Any Areas.
Rural: 6% Urban: 4% Hill Areas: 10%
State Cover Applicable across all states of India.

Application Workflow Process

  • Register and apply at mofpi.gov.in under PLI scheme
  • Submit base year sales data and financials
  • Eligibility verified by MoFPI
  • Onboarding and target setting done
  • Incentive disbursed annually based on incremental sales achievement
1
Online Submission

Submit your promoter profile and bank-ready DPR details on the official nodal portal.

2
Nodal Review

Department agency verifies your details and forwards recommendation to local banks.

3
Bank Sanction

Bank evaluates credit feasibility and sanctions the term loan and working capital.

4
Subsidy Release

Nodal agency releases capital margin money subsidy to a TDR block accounts.

Required Documents Checklist

Keep the following digital copies ready before filling out the online application form:

  • Incorporation certificate
  • GST registration
  • Audited financials
  • DPR / business plan
  • FSSAI license
  • Bank account details

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Government support programs are strictly intended for setting up **new** micro enterprises and commercial expansions. Existing units availing of other programs are not eligible.

The program offers margin capital subsidy. However, bank credit interest schedules will be charged at standard commercial base lending rates unless supplemented by state interest refund policies.

The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training course is mandatory for all subsidy releases and takes around 5 to 10 days depending on the project investment scale.
Quick Info
Ministry Ministry of Food Processing (MoFPI)
Category All Sectors
Max Subsidy 10%
Status Active
Need Help?

Contact your local District Industries Centre (DIC) or Sri Yojana support desk for guidance and project filing support.

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