**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) from FY 2021-22 to FY 2026-27, which includes a component focused on millet-based products. The scheme aims to increase millet use and value addition, with an outlay of Rs. 800 crores. As of the date the document was posted on 06 FEB 2026, 29 applicants were approved.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PLISFPI for Millet-Based Products:**
* Implemented by MoFPI from FY 2021-22 to FY 2026-27.
* Focuses on millet-based products with an outlay of Rs. 800 crores.
* Aims to increase millet use and promote value addition through incentives.
* 29 applicants approved for millet-based units at 45 locations as of February 6, 2026.
* **BHARATI Initiative by APEDA:**
* Launched by APEDA to empower agri-food and agri-tech startups.
* Designed to accelerate startup journeys, promote innovation, and create export opportunities.
* **Other MoFPI Schemes:**
* Millet-based units are eligible for benefits under PMFME and PMKSY.
* **MSME Participation:**
* 69 out of 169 approved applicants under PLISFPI are MSMEs.
* 40 contract manufacturing units of main approved applicants are also from MSME.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Food Processing Industry (Especially Millet-Based Units)**
* **Impact:** Access to incentives to increase production and value addition of millet-based products.
* **Action Required:** Consider applying for PLISFPI, PMFME, and PMKSY schemes.
**Stakeholder: Agri-Food and Agri-Tech Startups**
* **Impact:** Potential for accelerated growth, innovation, and export opportunities through the BHARATI initiative.
* **Action Required:** Engage with APEDA and utilize the BHARATI initiative.
**Stakeholder: MSMEs in Food Processing**
* **Impact:** Increased eligibility and access to incentives under PLISFPI, potentially boosting growth and competitiveness.
* **Action Required:** Apply for relevant schemes and explore contract manufacturing opportunities.
Key Entities Referenced
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI): A scheme implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) to incentivize food processing, particularly millet-based products.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI): The primary ministry responsible for implementing PLISFPI and other related schemes.
Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME): A scheme of MoFPI for supporting micro food processing enterprises.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): A scheme of MoFPI to boost the food processing sector.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA): Authority under the Department of Commerce that launched the initiative BHARATI to promote agri-tech startups.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Impact of PLI Scheme in Boosting Processing
Capacity for Millet Based Products
Promotion of Millet-Based Food Processing Units under
PLISFPI
Incentives for Millet-Based Units and Support under PMFME
and PMKSY Schemes
Posted On: 06 FEB 2026 8:03PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing the Production Linked Incentive
Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) for a period from FY 2021-22 to FY 2026-27. One
component of the scheme focuses on Millet-Based Products, with an outlay of Rs. 800 crores. This
component was launched keeping in view International Year of Millets (IYOM). The objectives of the PLI
Scheme for Millet-Based Products (PLISMBP) are to increase the use of millets in food products and
promote their value addition by incentivizing the manufacturing and sale of selected millet-based products
in both domestic and export markets. As on date, 29 applicants have been approved under PLISMBP
component of the scheme for millet-based units at 45 locations throughout the country including one
millet processing unit in Mandla District of Madhya Pradesh.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the
administrative control of the Department of Commerce has launched the initiative “BHARATI” (Bharat’s
Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement), designed to empower
agri-food and agri-tech startups, accelerate their journey, promote innovation and create new export
opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
Apart from incentivizing millets-based food processing units under PLISMBP, millet-based units are also
eligible for availing benefits under other MoFPI schemes like Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro
Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) across the
country.
Out of 169 applicants approved under PLISFPI for incentives, 69 applicants are under Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) category. In addition, 40 contract manufacturing units of main approved
applicants are also from MSME.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Shri Ravneet Singh in
a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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