Lok Sabha Question No. 1691 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Promotion of Millet based Products
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Arun Bharti

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1691

ANSWERED ON 05 TH  December, 2024

## PROMOTION OF MILLET BASED PRODUCTS

## 1691. SHRI ARUN BHARTI:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the key activities being implemented to promote millet-based products;
- (b) the details of farmers and food processing units expected to get benefit under this scheme;
- (c) the details of funds utilised out of allocated 800 crore;
- (d) the details of the policy the initiative taken by the Government to enhance the processing and marketing of millet-based products; and
- (e) whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any corrective measures to address the challenges being faced during the implementation of the said scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

(a) & (d).  To promote the use of millets in food products and encourage value addition, the Government of India launched the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet-based Products (PLISMBP) for the period FY 2022-2023 to FY 2026-2027, with an outlay of ₹800 crore. The scheme eliminates the threshold investment requirement, making it accessible to more applicants. To qualify for incentives, companies selected under the scheme must achieve a minimum year-on-year sales growth of 10% over the base year. The scheme incentivizes sales of branded Ready-to-Eat and Ready-to-Cook products in consumer packs that contain over 15% millet by weight or volume.

(b).  Thirty beneficiaries were initially enrolled in the PLI Scheme for Millet-Based Products. Following the withdrawal of one beneficiary, there are now 29 beneficiaries. The list of 29 beneficiaries is at ANNEXURE . According  to  the  scheme  guidelines,  only  domestically  sourced  agricultural  products  (excluding  additives, flavors, and oils) must be used in the preparation of millet-based products. This requirement has boosted local production and procurement of agricultural produce, which has benefited farmers.

(c).  The scheme has a tenure of five years. The claims in respect of first performance year (FY 2022-2023) were required to be filed in FY 2023-2024. 19 applicants submitted incentive claims, and ₹3.917 crore has been disbursed to the eligible applicants so far.

(e).  Yes, the Government has introduced several measures to enhance the implementation of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet-Based Products (PLISMBP). These measures include the establishment of a user-friendly portal and the creation of dedicated groups for prompt issue resolution. Clarifications on scheme guidelines  have  been  issued  from  time  to  time  to  facilitate  easy  understanding  of  the  scheme  Guidelines. Moreover,  regular  monitoring  and  evaluation  mechanisms  have  been  instituted,  and  technical  assistance  is provided through dedicated teams to facilitate smooth implementation of the scheme. Additionally, weekly meetings with applicants are held to ensure effective communication and progress tracking.

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (b)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  1691  FOR  REPLY  ON  05.12.2024  REGARDING  'PRODUCTION  LINKED INCENTIVE SCHEME'

|   S. No. | Applicant Name                          |
|----------|-----------------------------------------|
|        1 | ARYAN NATURALS PRIVATE LIMITED          |
|        2 | BAGRRYS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED           |
|        3 | BTW INDIA PVT LTD                       |
|        4 | CHORDIA FOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED           |
|        5 | CHRISTY SUPER FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED     |
|        6 | COASTAL FOODS                           |
|        7 | EARLY FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED             |
|        8 | HARSH BAKERS                            |
|        9 | HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED              |
|       10 | HSM FOODS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED |
|       11 | HWWELLNESS SOLUTIONS                    |
|       12 | ITC LIMITED                             |
|       13 | MARICO LIMITED                          |
|       14 | MRS BECTORS FOOD SPECIALITIES LIMITED   |
|       15 | NAGSHETIYA INDUSTRIES                   |
|       16 | NESTLE INDIA LTD.                       |
|       17 | PAHAL FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED             |
|       18 | RAVI FOODS PVT LTD                      |
|       19 | REBALA NUTRI FOODEE PRIVATE LIMITED     |
|       20 | SANNA ENTERPRISES                       |
|       21 | SATVAM NUTRIFOODS LIMITED               |
|       22 | SPROUTLIFE FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED        |
|       23 | SRIVELAVAN AGRO                         |
|       24 | SUPREME NUTRI GRAIN PRIVATE LIMITED     |
|       25 | SWG INDUSTRIES LIMITED                  |
|       26 | TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED          |
|       27 | TRETA AGRO PVT. LTD.                    |
|       28 | WHOLSUM FOODS PVT LTD                   |
|       29 | YASHEEL FOODS LLP                       |