**Summary:**
In response to a parliamentary question regarding the potential for Food Processing Industries (FPIs) in the Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha Constituency of Uttar Pradesh, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) stated that it is actively promoting the development of FPIs, including agro-based industries, across the country, including Muzaffarnagar, through centrally sponsored schemes. These schemes include the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), and the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme.
The MoFPI clarifies that it does not directly establish food processing units but provides financial assistance in the form of grants-in-aid to eligible entrepreneurs for setting up related infrastructure. As of June 30, 2025, under the PMFME scheme, the MoFPI has approved 44 proposals in the Muzaffarnagar District, with a total approved subsidy of Rs. 1.69 Crores. Jaggery has been identified as the One District One Product (ODOP) for Muzaffarnagar district under the PMFME Scheme. The Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Ravneet Singh, provided the response to the Lok Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Food Processing Industries: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development of the food processing sector.
SHRI HARENDRA SINGH MALIK: Member of Parliament who raised the question about Food Processing Industries in Muzaffar Nagar.
Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha Constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, India, which is the focus of the question regarding food processing industries.
Uttar Pradesh: The state in India where Muzaffarnagar is located.
SHRI RAVNEET SINGH: The Minister of State for Food Processing Industries who provided the answer to the question.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY): A Central Sector Scheme by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to incentivize infrastructure development for food processing.
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI): A Central Sector Scheme by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to incentivize food processing.
PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME): A Centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to support micro food processing enterprises.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3180
ANSWERED ON 07TH AUGUST, 2025
FPIS IN MUZAFFAR NAGAR
3180. SHRI HARENDRA SINGH MALIK:
Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware that there is a large scope for Food Processing
Industries (FPIs) in Muzaffar nagar Lok Sabha Constituency in Uttar Pradesh;
(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to set up any food processing plants in the said
Constituency;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be set up; and
(d) the other steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to boost the FPIs in this
Constituency?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)
(a) to (d): In order to boost and ensure overall development of Food Processing Industries
including agro based industries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been
incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its two Central Sector
Schemes namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Production Linked
Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI). Further, a Centrally sponsored PM
Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme is also being
implemented by MoFPI. All the three schemes are implemented across the country including
Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha Constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
These schemes are not region specific but demand driven and MoFPI does not set up
food processing units on its own. However, it provides financial assistance in the form of
grants-in-aid to eligible entrepreneurs for establishing related infrastructure through its
schemes.
Under PMFME Scheme, MoFPI has approved 44 proposals in Muzaffarnagar District
of Uttar Pradesh, with a total approved subsidy of Rs. 1.69 Crores, till 30.06.2025. Jaggery in
Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh has been identified as One District One Product
(ODOP) under PMFME Scheme.
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