In 2017, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the central sector scheme SAMPADA (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters). Later, the Government renamed this scheme into "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)", which is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). This piece talks about every important detail regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana. Read along!
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana simultaneously focuses on building advanced infrastructure along with effective supply chain management that will cover both farm gate and retail outlets.
There are 7 schemes under the PM Kisan Sampada Yojana. These are as follows,
This scheme aims to ensure advanced infrastructure) facilities for the food processing and the value chain from farm to market.
This scheme aims to create a surveillance system to monitor the quality and composition of food.
This scheme aims to benefit the food processing sector by utilising the end product or result of R&D.
This scheme offers integrated preservation infrastructure along with cold chain facilities from the farm to the customers.
This scheme builds advanced infrastructure and common facilities and gives support to entrepreneurs for setting up food processing units.
This scheme creates processing and preservation capacities and focuses on the modernisation or expansion of existing food processing units. Thus, it can enhance the level of processing and value addition which in turn can reduce wastage.
Primarily this scheme aims in creating efficient forward and backward linkages for the perishable Agri-Horti produce. This purpose can be achieved by setting up processing centres or collection centres at the farm gate, retail outlets and distribution areas at the front end.
Following is a list of various eligibility criteria set for different schemes under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana.
All Universities, Central or State Government Institutions, IITs, R&D laboratories and CSIR recognised R&D units in the private sector, Government-funded Organisations.
From the above discussion, individuals can learn about the eligible organisation and conditions of 7 different schemes operational under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana. Now, let’s focus on the benefits of this scheme.
The benefits of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana are as follows,
The Government’s effort to introduce various schemes under the umbrella project/scheme of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana will surely boost the food processing sector of India. The Government will achieve this ambition by providing a supplement to agriculture, reducing agri-waste and modernising infrastructure.
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