PMKSY — Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) · Central government
A 35%–50% grant funds cold chain, food processing parks and unit infrastructure.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹50,00,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
About this scheme
The umbrella scheme supports food processing infrastructure through several sub-schemes. Under the Mega Food Park component, a grant of up to ₹50 crore is available per park. The Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition sub-scheme provides a grant covering 35%–50% of the eligible project cost. Agro-Processing Clusters can receive up to ₹10 crore each, while the Unit Scheme extends grants to individual processing units.
The scheme applies to fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry and fishery products, RTE/RTC foods, cereals, spices, honey and beverages.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Not restricted
- Proprietors, companies, cooperatives, FPOs, SHGs, trusts and PSUs are eligible. - For a Mega Food Park, the SPV must hold minimum equity of ₹5 crore. - The project must have a term-loan sanction from a scheduled commercial bank.
How to apply
- Determine which sub-scheme applies: Mega Food Park, Cold Chain, Agro-Processing Cluster, or Unit Scheme - Complete registration on the SAMPADA portal (sampada-mofpi.gov.in) - Draw up a Detailed Project Report (DPR) that addresses project cost, technology, land, and employment projections - Secure a term loan sanction from a scheduled commercial bank (required under every sub-scheme) - Submit the DPR, land ownership or lease documents, registration certificates, and the bank sanction letter through the portal - The Ministry of Food Processing Industries appraises the proposals; projects that are shortlisted are given in-principle approval - The grant is disbursed in tranches tied to project completion milestones
Frequently asked questions
What is PMKSY?
Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana is an umbrella scheme for food processing infrastructure that operates through several sub-schemes: Mega Food Parks, which offer a grant of up to ₹50 crore per park; Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition, which provides a 35–50% grant; Agro-Processing Clusters, which give up to ₹10 crore per cluster; and grants for individual units.
Who is eligible?
Food processing proprietors, companies, cooperatives, FPOs, SHGs, trusts and PSUs are eligible, though a Mega Food Park requires an SPV holding at least ₹5 crore in equity. Every applicant must also hold a term loan sanctioned by a scheduled commercial bank.
What is the maximum grant available?
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana, a Mega Food Park can receive up to ₹50 crore, an Integrated Cold Chain project 35–50% of eligible project cost, and an Agro-Processing Cluster up to ₹10 crore, while grants for individual units differ from one sub-scheme to another.
What food categories are covered?
Processed food products eligible under the scheme include fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry and fishery items, ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook foods, cereals, spices, honey and beverages.
Is equity taken?
PMKSY support comes as a non-repayable capital grant, with no equity stake taken. A term loan from a scheduled commercial bank is nonetheless mandatory for every project.
How do I apply?
Apply via the SAMPADA portal at sampada-mofpi.gov.in, keeping ready a detailed project report (DPR), land documents, a term loan sanction letter from a bank and registration certificates; guidelines specific to each sub-scheme are posted on the portal.
Sectors
- Agri Food Rural
Details last verified on 14 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.