Question: What benefits does Agriculture And Processed Foods Export Promotion Scheme Of APEDA For The 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 To 2025- 26) provide?

Answer: Benefits under Agriculture And Processed Foods Export Promotion Scheme Of APEDA For The 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 To 2025- 26):

, etc. are as follows: Development of Export Infrastructure:APEDA recognizes the importance of infrastructure for the growth of
agro-industries and the export of agricultural products in the value chain. The scheme component covers both fresh produce and
processed food products. The objective of the scheme is to reduce losses caused due to spoilage and to ensure quality production of agro
products. To achieve this, it seeks to set up post-harvest handling facilities. Under this component, assistance is provided for the
following:Infrastructure such as packhouse facilities with packing/grading lines Pre-cooling units with cold storage and refrigerated
transportation etc.Cable system for handling crops like bananaCommon infrastructure facilitiesPre-shipment treatment facilities such as
irradiation, Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT), and Hot Water Dip Treatment (HWDT) for compliance with Phyto-Sanitary requirements of
importing countriesInfrastructure for processing facilities (process food sector) for addressing missing gaps which may include
equipment like X-ray, Screening, Sortex, filth/metal detector, sensors, vibrators, or any new equipment or technology for food safety and
quality requirements. Quality Development:To participate/engage in international trade, it is necessary to comply with the Food Safety
requirements of different countries. Several importing countries demand adherence to stringent Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs).
Some of the developed importing countries have set up MRLs at a very low level. For this, high to a ceiling of Rs. 600 lakhs. The funds
shall be released against the bank guarantee. Quality Development Scheme: Implementation and certification of quality and food safety
management systems, standardization, harmonization with international standards for adoption of global standards, and handheld devices
for capturing farm-level peripheral coordinates for traceability systems. Beneficiaries: APEDA registered exporters are eligible to apply
for assistance, Certification Bodies accredited under the National Program for Organic Production (NPOP), State Agencies, trade bodies,
Chambers of Commerce, Government agencies, FPO, SHG, FPC, Cooperatives, and individual farmers and listed laboratories are
eligible for assistance. Benefits: The assistance will be upto50% of the total cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 5 lakh and 20 lakh per
certification. The assistance will also be applicable for the renewal of certifications. The 20 lakh are applicable as in the case of
Procuring hand-held devices including the cost of software for capturing farm-level peripheral coordinates for traceability systems. This
will include any electronic management system, software, blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or any other high-precision
technology. Market Development:Beneficiaries: It includes APEDA registered exporters, trade delegations, promoters of GI products,
Central/State Govt. agencies, Trade chambers, Indian missions abroad, etc.Benefits: The benefits and their components would be decided
and implemented by APEDA. As in the case of New Market / Product development through conducting feasibility studies. There are two
criteria Assistance will be up to 50% of the total cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 10 lakhs per study per beneficiary. Assistance will be up
to 75% of the total cost subject to a ceiling of Rs. 10 lakhs per study per beneficiary if conducted by Trade Associations/Indian missions
abroad/Central/State Govt. agencies/ exporters belonging to North - Eastern States, difficult areas namely Himalayan and landlocked
states, Island Union Territories, SC/ST, and women beneficiaries. For activities initiated by APEDA, the funding shall be 100%As in the
case of Assistance for trial shipment covering multimodal transport. Assistance will be up to 50% of the total cost subject to a ceiling of
Rs. 10 lakhs as in the case of Registration of Brand / IPR outside India. Assistance will be upto50% of the total cost subject to a ceiling
of Rs. 20 lakhs per beneficiary 100% in the case of APEDA. OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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