Question : SCHEME FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF FPIS



(a) whether any scheme to establish the Food Processing Industries is under the consideration of the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said scheme is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI SUBODH KANT SAHAI)

(a) to (c ): Government does not set up food processing units on its own. However, Government has implemented a scheme to provide financial assistance for technology upgradation / modernization / establishment of the food processing industries. Rate of assistance is 25% and 33.33% of the plant and machinery and technical civil works subject to a maximum of Rs. 50 lakh in general areas and Rs. 75 lakh in difficult areas respectively.