Lok Sabha Question No. 2214 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Implementation of PLI Scheme
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Satpal Brahamchari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2214 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PLI SCHEME

## 2214.   SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI:

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

- (a) whether the various components under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme have  been  implemented  to  incentivize  the  food  processing  industries  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether the participation  of  micro,  small,  and  medium-sized  food  processing  units, located in the Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency under this scheme has remained limited and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of proposals received under the PLI scheme which have been approved and remained pending from Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency since 2021 and the amount of incentives sanctioned;
- (d) whether the Ministry has launched any special campaign to inform industries at the regional level about the scheme and to simplify the application process and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the concrete steps being taken by the Government to further integrate food processing industries in the Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency with the PLI scheme to promote value addition of local agricultural produce, job creation and exports?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) is being implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries for the period Financial Year (FY) 2021-22  to  FY  2026-27,  with  an  approved  outlay  of  ₹10,900  crore.  The  Scheme  provides performance-linked  incentives to eligible food  processing entities  on  achievement  of incremental  sales  of  eligible  food  products  manufactured  in  India,  in  accordance  with  the notified Scheme guidelines. The Scheme comprises multiple components covering specified food  product  segments,  including  Ready-to-Cook/Ready-to-Eat  foods,  processed  fruits  and vegetables,  marine  products,  mozzarella  cheese,  innovative/organic  products  of  Small  and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), branding and marketing abroad, and a dedicated component for millet-based  products.  Incentives  are  provided  to  approved  applicants  on  achievement  of eligible incremental sales, in accordance with the notified Scheme guidelines.

(b) & (c): Under the Scheme, the selection of applicants was carried out through a one-time, competitive selection process at the time of launch, based on notified eligibility conditions and evaluation parameters applicable uniformly across the country. The Scheme is demand driven and not State/ district-specific. However, two Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units  located  in  Sonipat  district  have  been  approved  as  beneficiaries  under  Category-II

(Organic Products) with an approved incentive of ₹6.75 crore and the Millet-Based Products component with an approved incentive of ₹7.98 crore. Both units are reported as operational. Incentives under the Scheme are sanctioned and disbursed strictly on achievement of eligible incremental  sales,  in  accordance  with  the  notified  Scheme  guidelines.  No  proposals  from Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency are pending under the Scheme.

(d): For effective outreach and facilitation, the Ministry undertook nationwide publicity and awareness measures at the time of launch of PLISFPI, including issuance of detailed Scheme guidelines,  Frequently Asked  Questions  (FAQs),  public  notifications,  and  stakeholder consultations. The application process under PLISFPI was conducted through an online portal, with clearly defined eligibility criteria, timelines, and documentation requirements, to ensure transparency and ease of participation for eligible food processing entities, including MSMEs.

(e): PLISFPI supports expansion of food processing capacity, value addition, competitiveness, employment generation and export orientation across the country through performance-linked incentives. By incentivising incremental production and sales of eligible food products, the Scheme supports integration of food processing units, including those located in Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency, into organised value chains and export markets, in accordance with the Scheme  guidelines,  which  are  applicable  uniformly  across  India. The  scheme  has  led  to increase in food processing capacity of 35.00 lakh Metric Ton (MT) per annum and about 3.29 lakhs, both Direct and Indirect employment, have been generated so far across the country. Total export of agricultural processed food products approved under the scheme has increased with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.23% as on 2024-25 with reference to 2019-20.

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