**Executive Summary**
This document provides the Minister of Food Processing Industries' response to a question regarding funds allocated to Punjab under various food processing schemes. It outlines the schemes implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and the funds allocated to Punjab under the PMFME scheme for the financial years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. The deadline for various project approvals is October 31, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Schemes Implemented by MoFPI:**
* Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY)
* Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)
* PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
* **State/UT-Wise Allocation:**
* State/UT-wise allocation of funds are not made under PMKSY and PLISFPI
* **Project Approvals and Investments (Punjab):**
* Under PMKSY, 61 projects approved with a total project cost of Rs 1557.22 crores and grant-in-aid of Rs 418.91 crores till 31.10.2025.
* Under PLISFPI, proposals approved at 9 locations with committed investment of Rs 128.86 crores till 31.10.2025.
* Under PMFME, 3021 micro food processing enterprises approved with a subsidy of Rs 259.23 crores till 31.10.2025.
* **Funds Released Under PMFME Scheme (Punjab):**
* 2022-23: Rs 16.31 crores
* 2023-24: Rs 30.65 crores
* 2024-25: Rs 87.80 crores
* **Implementation and Monitoring:**
* MoFPI conducts regular virtual/physical meetings with beneficiaries.
* Regular monitoring of sanctioned projects is being done at the State level.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** State of Punjab
**Impact:** The State of Punjab benefits from the central government schemes by receiving funds for food processing enterprises and projects. This support stimulates the food processing industry and enhances the economic activity within the state.
**Action Required:** The State government should ensure the effective utilisation of the allocated funds and monitor the implementation of projects to meet the deadline of October 31, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI): The central ministry responsible for implementing food processing schemes.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY): A central sector scheme implemented by MoFPI.
PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME): A centrally sponsored scheme implemented by MoFPI.
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI): A central sector scheme implemented by MoFPI.
Punjab: Indian state receiving funds under the food processing schemes.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3016
ANSWERED ON 18TH DECEMBER, 2025
FUNDS ALLOCATED TO PUNJAB UNDER FOOD PROCESSING SCHEMES
3016. SHRI MALVINDER SINGH KANG:
Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) the total funds allocated to the State of Punjab by Union Government under food
processing schemes during the last three financial years;
(b) the status of utilisation of these funds, scheme-wise; and
(c) whether the Government has identified any bottlenecks affecting fund utilisation under
the schemes, if so, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government in this
regard?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)
(a) to (c): Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing 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 these 3 schemes are being implemented by MoFPI across the
country including Punjab.
State/UT-wise allocation of funds are not made under PMKSY and PLISFPI. However,
under PMKSY, MoFPI has approved 61 projects with total project cost of Rs 1557.22 crores
and approved grant-in-aid of Rs 418.91 crores in the State of Punjab till 31.10.2025. Under
PLISFPI, MoFPI has approved proposals at 9 locations with committed investment of Rs
128.86 crores in the State of Punjab till 31.10.2025.
Under PMFME Scheme, 3021 micro food processing enterprises have been approved
with subsidy of Rs 259.23 crores for assistance in the State of Punjab till 31.10.2025. The
details of Centre share of funds released to Punjab under PMFME scheme during the last three
years are as under-
(Rs in Crores)
State 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Punjab 16.31 30.65 87.80
To ensure effective implementation of the schemes, MoFPI is consistently conducting
virtual/ physical meetings with beneficiaries to assess the implementation of sanctioned
projects and also regular monitoring is being done at State level.
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