(a) whether the Government has provided/proposes to provide
funds for the sick food processing units in the country including
Orissa; and
(b) if so, the details of the funds released to various States during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a): No, Sir. However, under the Scheme for Technology
Upgradation/ Establishment/ Modernization of Food Processing
Industries, financial assistance is provided for setting up
of new food processing units as well as Technological
Upgradation and Expansion of existing units in the country.
Ministry extends financial assistance in the form of grant-
in-aid to entrepreneurs @ 25% of the cost of Plant &
Machinery and Technical Civil Works subject to a maximum of
Rs. 50 lakhs in general areas or 33.33% subject to a maximum
of Rs. 75 lakhs in difficult areas.
(b): Does not arise.