(a) whether the Government has launched a National Mission on
Food Processing (NMFP);
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of cost sharing of the project between the Union
and State Governments; and
(d) the time by which the said Mission is likely to start functioning?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a) & (b): The Government has already communicated approval to all
State Governments/ Union Territories to take up preparatory activities
for launching of NMFP during 2012-13. National Mission on Food
Processing (NMFP) w.e.f. 2012-13 is a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme
for giving of greater role to State/UTs; decentralized administration,
better outreach and effective supervision and monitoring. The NMFP
would also provide flexibility to States / UTs in the selection of
beneficiaries, location of projects etc. for the development of food
processing sector. This initiative of the Ministry would give an impetus
to food processing industries in the country.
(c): NMFP Scheme provides for sharing of the cost between Government
of India (75%) and States (25%) for all States except North Eastern States,
where, it is at 90:10 pattern. All Union Territories would be provided
funds on 100% basis.
(d): The functioning of National Mission on Food Processing has
already commenced for preparatory activities w.e.f. 1.4.2012 (2012-13).
Action for starting the implementation of schemes through the NMFP is
under consideration of the Government.