Lok Sabha Question No. 931 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Infrastructure Facilities in Food Processing Sector
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Malaiyarasan D

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 931 ANSWERED ON 05 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES IN FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR

## 931. SHRI MALAIYARASAN D:

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

- (a) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  infrastructure  facilities  such  as  cold storage,  integrated  supply  chains,  and  food  processing  units  across  the  country, particularly in Tamil Nadu including Kallakurichi constituency, along with the number of sanctioned, ongoing and completed projects under major schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana, Mega Food Parks and Cold Chain components;
- (b) the initiatives undertaken by the Government to promote diversification within the food processing sector, including the encouragement of indigenous, traditional, and regionspecific  food  products,  with  particular  reference  of  Tamil  Nadu's  agro-climatic potential;
- (c) whether the Government proposes any specific plans to enhance the competitiveness of Indian food products in international markets and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to strengthen export-oriented infrastructure, quality testing facilities and logistics; and
- (d) whether any such initiatives are proposed for Tamil Nadu and the Kallakurichi region and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing Central Sector Umbrella Scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojna (PMKSY)' to create post-harvest infrastructure and processing facilities to boost the overall development of the food processing sector  and  reduction  in  post-harvest  losses  all  over  the  country  including  Kallakurichi constituency  in  Tamil  Nadu.  The  component  schemes  under  PMKSY  provide  financial assistance in the form of grants-in-aid/subsidy to eligible organisation/entities for setting up of food processing and preservation infrastructure  including  creation of modern infrastructure with  integrated  supply  chain  management  from  farm  gate  to  retail  outlet,  which  inter-alia, includes cold storages for captive use to minimize post-harvest losses.

As  on  31.12.2025,  1607  number  of  projects  have  been  approved  under  various component schemes of PMKSY. Out of which, 1196 projects have been completed/operationalised and remaining 411 projects are at various stages of implementation, details of which are as under:

| No of projects sanctioned, completed and on-going under PMKSY component schemes   | No of projects sanctioned, completed and on-going under PMKSY component schemes    | No of projects sanctioned, completed and on-going under PMKSY component schemes   | No of projects sanctioned, completed and on-going under PMKSY component schemes   | No of projects sanctioned, completed and on-going under PMKSY component schemes   |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sr.No.                                                                            | Component Scheme Name                                                              | Approve d                                                                         | Complet ed                                                                        | On- going                                                                         |
| 1                                                                                 | Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters                 | 66                                                                                | 23                                                                                | 43                                                                                |
| 2                                                                                 | Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing &Preservation Capacities          | 509                                                                               | 349                                                                               | 160                                                                               |
| 3                                                                                 | Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure                 | 402                                                                               | 301                                                                               | 101                                                                               |
| 4                                                                                 | Scheme for Food Safety and Quality Assurance infrastructure                        | 205                                                                               | 173                                                                               | 32                                                                                |
| 5                                                                                 | Operation Greens                                                                   | 41                                                                                | 20                                                                                | 21                                                                                |
| 6                                                                                 | Human Resource and Institution - Research& Development                             | 257                                                                               | 227                                                                               | 30                                                                                |
| 7                                                                                 | Scheme for Creation of Backward &Forward Linkages (discontinued w.e.f 01.04.2021)  | 60                                                                                | 53                                                                                | 7                                                                                 |
| 8                                                                                 | Mega Food Park (discontinued w.e.f 01.04.2021)                                     | 41                                                                                | 25                                                                                | 16                                                                                |
| 9                                                                                 | Human Resource and Institution - Skill Development (discontinued w.e.f 01.04.2021) | 26                                                                                | 25                                                                                | 1                                                                                 |
| Total                                                                             | Total                                                                              | 1607                                                                              | 1196                                                                              | 411                                                                               |

In the state of Tamil Nadu, 155 projects have been approved under PMKSY. Out of which, 113 projects have been completed/operationalised and remaining 42 projects are at various stages of implementation.

(b): PMKSY is a central sector demand driven scheme and applications are invited through Expression  of  Interest  (EoI)  from  all  over  India  including  Tamil  Nadu.  The  funds  are  not allocated/sanctioned/released  State-wise  under  any  of  the  component  schemes  of  PMKSY. Merit  based  approvals  are  given  to  the  eligible  proposals  based  on  availability  of  funds. Through these projects, PMKSY promotes product diversification, reduction in post-harvest losses, enhancement of value addition for food products including indigenous, traditional and region-specific food products in the country including Tamil Nadu.

Further,  MOFPI  is  implementing  a  centrally  sponsored  PM  Formalisation  of  Micro  food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme to provide financial, technical and business support for  setting  up/upgradation  of  2  lakh  micro  food  processing  enterprises  in  36  States/Union Territories  (UTs)  of  the  country.  The  Scheme  adopts  One  District  One  Product  (ODOP) approach to reap the benefit of scale in procurement of inputs, availing common services and marketing  of  local  and  indigenous  food  products.  The  ODOPs  are  either  perishable  agri produce, cereal-based products or food products widely produced in a district and their allied sectors.

The list of ODOPs in Tamil Nadu selected for assistance under PMFME is placed at Annexure .

(c) and (d): The Government has undertaken several initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of  Indian  food  products  in  international  markets.  Under  PMKSY,  financial  assistance  is provided  to  eligible  organisations/entities  from  all  over  the  country  including  Kallakurichi constituency  in  Tamil  Nadu,  for  setting  up  and  upgradation  of  food  processing  projects including  export-oriented  food  processing  units,  Integrated  Cold  Chain  and  value  addition Infrastructure, Food Testing Laboratories related infrastructure and Research & Development projects which help in the improvement of shelf life and quality of food products for export. The  Food  Safety  and  Quality  Assurance  Infrastructure  (FSQAI)  component  of  PMKSY supports establishment and upgradation of food testing laboratories to ensure compliance with domestic and international food safety and quality standards and thereby help the exporters in meeting quality parameters of importing countries.

Further, MOFPI is implementing a Central Sector 'Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI). Under the Branding and Marketing component of this scheme, Ministry provides financial incentives (50% of expenditure incurred on Branding & Marketing abroad subject to a maximum of 3% of Sales of food products or Rs 50 crore per year,  whichever  is  less)  to  promote  Indian  food  brands  abroad,  supporting  branding  and marketing activities for Indian-branded consumer food products in global markets.

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 931 ON THE SUBJECT INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES IN FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR DUE FOR ANSWER ON 05.02.2026

| The ODOPs in Tamil Nadu selected for assistance underPMFME   | The ODOPs in Tamil Nadu selected for assistance underPMFME   | The ODOPs in Tamil Nadu selected for assistance underPMFME   |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sl. No.                                                      | District                                                     | ODOP                                                         |
| 1                                                            | Ariyalur                                                     | Cashew based Products                                        |
| 2                                                            | Chengalpattu                                                 | Fishery Products                                             |
| 3                                                            | Chennai                                                      | Bakery Products                                              |
| 4                                                            | Coimbatore                                                   | Coconut Products                                             |
| 5                                                            | Cuddalore                                                    | Cashew based Products                                        |
| 6                                                            | Dharmapuri                                                   | Millet Products                                              |
| 7                                                            | Dindigul                                                     | Animal feed                                                  |
| 8                                                            | Erode                                                        | Turmeric based products                                      |
| 9                                                            | Kallakurichi                                                 | Edible Oils (Groundnut) based Products                       |
| 10                                                           | Kancheepuram                                                 | Edible Oils (Groundnut) based Products                       |
| 11                                                           | Kanyakumari                                                  | Fishery Products                                             |
| 12                                                           | Karur                                                        | Moringa Products                                             |
| 13                                                           | Krishnagiri                                                  | Mango Products                                               |
| 14                                                           | Madurai                                                      | Dhal Products                                                |
| 15                                                           | Nagappattinam                                                | Fishery Products                                             |
| 16                                                           | Namakkal                                                     | Poultry Feeds products                                       |
| 17                                                           | Perambalur                                                   | Animal Feed                                                  |
| 18                                                           | Pudukkottai                                                  | Groundnut based products                                     |
| 19                                                           | Ramanathapuram                                               | Fishery Products                                             |
| 20                                                           | Ranipet                                                      | Edible Oils (Groundnut)                                      |
| 21                                                           | Salem                                                        | Tapioca Products                                             |
| 22                                                           | Sivagangai                                                   | Coconut Products                                             |
| 23                                                           | Tenkasi                                                      | Lemon based Products                                         |
| 24                                                           | Thanjavur                                                    | Coconut Products                                             |
| 25                                                           | The Nilgiris                                                 | Vegetable based Products                                     |
| 26                                                           | Theni                                                        | Banana based products                                        |
| 27                                                           | Thiruvallur                                                  | Dhal Products                                                |
| 28                                                           | Thoothukudi                                                  | Palm Products                                                |
| 29                                                           | Tirunelveli                                                  | Banana based Products                                        |
| 30                                                           | Tiruppathur                                                  | Groundnut based Products                                     |
| 31                                                           | Tiruppur                                                     | Poultry Feed Products                                        |
| 32                                                           | Tiruvannamalai                                               | Groundnut based products                                     |
| 33                                                           | Tiruvarur                                                    | Dhal Products                                                |
| 34                                                           | Trichy                                                       | Banana based products                                        |
| 35                                                           | Vellore                                                      | Milk based Products                                          |
| 36                                                           | Villupuram                                                   | Edible Oils (Groundnut) based Products                       |
| 37                                                           | Virudhunagar                                                 | Millet Products                                              |
| TOTAL                                                        |                                                              | 37                                                           |