Lok Sabha Question No. 1985 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Food Processing Units in Odisha
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Smt. Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1985

ANSWERED ON 11 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## FOOD PROCESSING UNITS IN ODISHA

## 1985.   SMT. SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO:

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

- (a) whether  the  Ministry  has  assessed  the  current  utilisation  levels  of  Union-supported schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation  of  Micro  Food  Processing  Enterprises  (PM-FME)  scheme  and  the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in agro-climatic zones of Odisha particularly in districts with high surplus of paddy, fruits and marine products and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of food-processing units in Odisha that have received Central assistance during  the  last  five  years  along  with  the  details  of  approved  cold-chain,  primary processing, testing and value-addition infrastructure under Union schemes;
- (c) whether the Ministry has identified reasons for Odisha's low share of processed food exports despite significant output in rice, seafood and horticulture; and
- (d) if  so,  the steps being considered to enhance technology adoption, R&D support and market linkages for MSMEs and start-ups in Odisha's food-processing ecosystem in line with national export-oriented priorities?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): In order to ensure overall development of food processing sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries  (MoFPI)  has  been  incentivizing  setting  up/expansion  of  related infrastructure  through  its  two  Central  Sector  Schemes  namely  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry  (PLISFPI).  Further,  a  Centrally  sponsored  PM  Formalization  of  Micro  Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme is also being implemented by MoFPI. All these three schemes are implemented across the country including agro-climatic zones of Odisha. The details of approved food processing units under the schemes implemented by MoFPI in the state of Odisha during since inception of the schemes is placed at Annexure .

In order to promote and popularize the Schemes, MoFPI regularly conducts review meetings with the Beneficiaries and other stakeholders. Awareness programmes, workshops, seminars are conducted at National, State and District levels to increase awareness of the Schemes and increase utilization level.  Meetings with States/UTs and Banks are also held to improve the performance of PMFME Scheme.

As per the information provided by Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), MPEDA provides assistance to seafood processing units across all states, including Odisha, for setting up of value addition units, automated machinery, cold chain systems, and handling units for live, chilled, dried, and ornamental fish as well as pre-processing, depuration centres, and new product development.

These schemes can be availed by seafood processors across all states, including Odisha, for establishing new  units, expansion of value-added product capacity and product diversification.  Assistance released to Odisha, by MPEDA, during the last five years,  is as under:

Rupees in Lakhs

P - Physical, F - Financial

| Year   | 2020-2021   | 2020-2021   | 2021-22   | 2021-22   | 2022-23   | 2022-23   | 2023-24   | 2023-24   | 2024-25   | 2024-25   |
|--------|-------------|-------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| State  | P           | F           | P         | F         | P         | F         | P         | F         | P         | F         |
| Odisha | 5 280.55    |             | 0         | 0         | 0         | 0         | 0         | 0         | 1         | 67.5      |

(c)  &  (d): As  per  MPEDA, Odisha's  seafood  exports  have  shown  a  positive  trend,  with consistent  growth  in  both  quantity  and  value  over  the  past  decade.  Export  volumes  have increased significantly, supported by rising production and expanding aquaculture activities, particularly in shrimp.  Export quantity increased from 35,612 MT in 2015-16 to 92,169 MT in 2024-25, showing a strong long-term upward trend.

The state also maintains a consistently high unit value, indicating a strong share of premium, high-value species in its export basket. Export value more than doubled from ₹1,791 Cr to ₹4,668 Cr.

During April to October 2025 as per provisional data Odisha state exported marine products worth US$  395.49 million by value and 0.63 Lakh MT by volume.  Odisha's %of share in total exports during April to October 2025 (provisional) is 5.94% by volume and 8.28% by  US$  value.  During  April  to  October  2025  (provisional),  Odisha's  exports  increased  by 14.41% by volume and 22.72% by US$ value.

Further, MoFPI provides subsidy/incentives to the eligible entities including startups and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under schemes implemented by MoFPI. These  schemes  aim  towards  creation  of  modern  infrastructure  with  efficient  supply  chain management from farm gate to retail outlet which includes storage, transportation, creation of market linkages etc., thereby help in providing better returns to farmers and increasing the processing level and enhancing the export of the processed foods.

In  order  to  promote  use  of  technology  in  Food  Processing  Sector, MoFPI  extends Grant-in-Aid  to  educational  and  research  institutions  including  Council  of  Scientific  & Industrial  Research  (CSIR)  recognized  Research  and  Development  (R&D)  units  in  private sector for related demand driven R&D projects through its R&D scheme under PMKSY.

In addition, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management (NIFTEM) Kundli and NIFTEM, Thanjavur, under administrative control of MoFPI, are also engaged in R&D activities in the sector. Further, under the Incubation Component of PMFME Scheme, 1 Incubation centre has been  approved and established in  the  state  of  Odisha  for providing training in food processing sector and adoption of technology, as detailed below-

| Name of the Host Institute                                             | Name of the District   |   Amount Sanctioned Rs in Cr |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|------------------------------|
| College of Fisheries, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, | Ganjam                 |                         1.85 |

MPEDA  promotes  technology  adoption  and  product  innovation  in  seafood  value addition for MSMEs and start-ups through the Technology Development for Specific ValueAdded Marine Products (TDSVMP) scheme. The scheme prioritises MSME units for financial assistance to adopt modern value-addition machinery and develop new value-added marine products. This support strengthens product development, enhances value addition efficiency and improves the export readiness of MSMEs in line with national export-oriented priorities.

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  &  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  1985  FOR  ANSWER  ON  11 TH   DECEMBER,  2025 REGARDING 'FOOD PROCESSING UNITS IN ODISHA'

## A. List of approved projects under Component Scheme of PMKSY since inception in the state of Odisha

| Sl. No.                                                                                   | Project Name                                                                              | Date of Approval                                                                          | Project Cost (Rs in crore)                                                                | Approved Grant-in-aid (Rs in crore)                                                       |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Component Scheme- Mega Food Park Scheme                                                   | Component Scheme- Mega Food Park Scheme                                                   | Component Scheme- Mega Food Park Scheme                                                   | Component Scheme- Mega Food Park Scheme                                                   | Component Scheme- Mega Food Park Scheme                                                   |
| 1                                                                                         | MITS Mega Food Park Ltd                                                                   | 16-Apr-2012                                                                               | 87.88                                                                                     | 45.94                                                                                     |
| 2                                                                                         | Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation                                  | 6-Nov-2015                                                                                | 121.95                                                                                    | 50                                                                                        |
| Component Scheme- Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme          | Component Scheme- Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme          | Component Scheme- Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme          | Component Scheme- Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme          | Component Scheme- Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme          |
| 3 Om Oil &Flour Mills Ltd.                                                                | 17-04-2017                                                                                |                                                                                           | 13.45                                                                                     | 2.08                                                                                      |
| 4 Falcon Marine Exports Limited                                                           |                                                                                           | 19-07-2019                                                                                | 77.18                                                                                     | 10.00                                                                                     |
| 5 Highland Agro                                                                           |                                                                                           | 31-03-2021                                                                                | 53.08                                                                                     | 9.30                                                                                      |
| Sabri Food Products Pvt. Ltd.                                                             | 25-05-2022                                                                                |                                                                                           | 49.39                                                                                     | 6 9.50                                                                                    |
| Maa Shakambhari Foods                                                                     | 13-06-2022                                                                                |                                                                                           | 27.41                                                                                     | 7 10.00                                                                                   |
| B One Business House Pvt Ltd                                                              | 29-02-2024                                                                                |                                                                                           | 33.79                                                                                     | 8 9.90                                                                                    |
| SAARAS Allied Agro and Food Private Limited                                               | 29-02-2024                                                                                |                                                                                           | 36.30                                                                                     | 9 5.50                                                                                    |
| OVO Farm Private Limited                                                                  |                                                                                           | 25-05-2011                                                                                | 54.42                                                                                     | 10 5.66                                                                                   |
| Component Scheme- Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme                      | Component Scheme- Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme                      | Component Scheme- Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme                      | Component Scheme- Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme                      | Component Scheme- Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme                      |
| 11 Vijaya Nagar Biotech Private Limited                                                   | 10.11.2022                                                                                |                                                                                           | 50.52                                                                                     | 10.00                                                                                     |
| Component Scheme- Creation / Expansion of Food Processing &Preservation Capacities Scheme | Component Scheme- Creation / Expansion of Food Processing &Preservation Capacities Scheme | Component Scheme- Creation / Expansion of Food Processing &Preservation Capacities Scheme | Component Scheme- Creation / Expansion of Food Processing &Preservation Capacities Scheme | Component Scheme- Creation / Expansion of Food Processing &Preservation Capacities Scheme |
| 12 B-one Business House Ltd                                                               | Pvt                                                                                       | 19.02.2018                                                                                | 22.31                                                                                     | 5                                                                                         |
| 13 Pragati Milk Products Private Limited                                                  |                                                                                           | 09.01.2019                                                                                | 20.52                                                                                     | 5                                                                                         |
| 14 TABP Snacks And Beverages Pvt Ltd                                                      | 05.12.2022                                                                                |                                                                                           | 14.3864                                                                                   | 5                                                                                         |
| Flaminqo Shrimpex (P) Ltd                                                                 | 05.12.2022                                                                                |                                                                                           | 35.9638                                                                                   | 15 4.9143                                                                                 |
| Vijaynagar Biotech Private Limited (Unit 1)                                               |                                                                                           | 29.02.2024                                                                                | 8.0266                                                                                    | 16 2.7188                                                                                 |
| Vijaynagar Biotech Private Limited (Unit 3)                                               | 29.02.2024                                                                                |                                                                                           | 7.1055                                                                                    | 17 2.464                                                                                  |
| 18 Vijaynagar Biotech Private Limited (Unit 4)                                            | 29.02.2024                                                                                |                                                                                           | 4.2539                                                                                    | 1.4705                                                                                    |

|   19 | Vijaynagar Biotech Private Limited (Unit-5)   | 29.02.2024   |   4.2277 |   1.4582 |
|------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------|----------|----------|
|   20 | Vijaynagar Biotech Private Limited (Unit 2)   | 29.02.2024   |   4.1525 |    1.433 |

## B.  Micro  Food  Processing  Industry  based  proposals  approved  in  Odisha  state  under PMFME

Number of Micro Food Processing Industries approved with credit linked subsidy: 2732

Number of Self Help Groups supported for Seed Capital: 29546

## C. List of projects with committed Investments under PLISFPI Scheme

|   S. No. | Name of the Applicant               | Sector                                 | District   |   Committed Investment (Rs in crore) |
|----------|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------|--------------------------------------|
|        1 | Britannia Industries Limited        | Ready to Cook (RTC) Ready to Eat(RTE)/ | Khurda     |                                51    |
|        2 | Gadre Marine Export Private Limited | Marine Products                        | Balasore   |                                24.85 |
|        3 | ITC Limited                         | RTC/RTE                                | Khurda     |                                14.5  |
|        4 | Parle Agro Private Limited          | Fruits& Vegetables                     | Khurda     |                                26.8  |
|        5 | Tata Consumer Products Limited      | Fruits& Vegetables                     | Bargarh    |                                12.5  |

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