Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities Scheme

**Executive Summary** This report provides an overview of the Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) Scheme, which is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. It details approved versus completed projects under the scheme from 2019-2020 to 2022-2023, including financial expenditure and project completion rates. Completion and operationalization of projects should be within 18 months from the date of issue of the approval letter as per CEFPPC Scheme Guidelines dated 22.01.2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Scheme Overview:** * The CEFPPC scheme has been implemented since 2017 under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana. * The scheme aims to incentivize the setting up of food processing units across the country. * Applications are invited online through Expression of Interest (EoI). * **Fund Allocation:** * Funds are allocated under Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP), Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), and North Eastern Region (NER). * Allocation is based on a fixed percentage of the Annual Gross Budgetary Support (GBS). * Underutilization of funds during 2019-2020 to 2022-2023 was due to a lack of sufficient eligible projects. * **Financial Data (2019-2023):** * The document includes a table detailing Revised Estimates (RE) and Actual Expenditure (AE) for SCSP, TSP, and NER. * **Project Status (2019-2023):** * SCSP: 27 projects approved, 19 completed. * TSP: 7 projects approved, 3 completed. * NER: 42 projects approved, 36 completed. * Total: 76 projects approved, 58 completed. * Remaining 18 projects are at various stages of implementation. * **Completion Timeline:** * As per the CEFPPC Scheme Guidelines dated 22.01.2025, the time for completion and operationalization of projects is 18 months from the date of the approval letter. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Food Processing Industries** * *Impact:* Responsible for the overall implementation and monitoring of the CEFPPC scheme. * *Action Required:* Ensure effective monitoring of project implementation and address the reasons for fund underutilization. **Food Processing Units** * *Impact:* Beneficiaries of the scheme, receiving incentives to set up and expand food processing units. * *Action Required:* Ensure projects are completed and operationalized within 18 months of approval to comply with CEFPPC Scheme Guidelines dated 22.01.2025. **Farmers** * *Impact:* Indirectly benefit from increased food processing capacity and improved market access for their produce. * *Action Required:* No direct action required, but should be aware of opportunities arising from the expansion of food processing infrastructure.

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