{"id":27320,"date":"2025-10-10T17:32:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/?p=27320"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:19:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:49:59","slug":"a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Mega Food Parks India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is the largest manufacturer of cereals, pulses, milk, fruits and vegetables in the world, and as a result, it has not grown too much in processed foods regarding harvesting and adding value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the annual MOFPI report 2024-25, industry processed food contributes. The processed food exports in the country further exceeded $ 46.43 billion in FY 2023-24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet about 20-25% of fruits and vegetables are harvesting. In response to these figures, the Indian government also launched Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampad Yojana (PMKSY).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a collection of integrated initiatives in mega food parks, integrated cold chains, agro processing clusters and Greens operations. The aim of this system is to minimize waste, increase the intake of farmers, and make India a global center of processed food, providing huge opportunities for startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blog-description\/10284\/mega+food+park+-+encouraging+food+projects+in+india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mega Food Park &#8211; Encouraging Food Projects in India<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#1_The_Indian_Opportunity_for_Food_Processing\" >1. The Indian Opportunity for Food Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#2_PMKSY_Understanding_an_Integrated_Food_Processing_Scheme_in_India\" >2. PMKSY: Understanding an Integrated Food Processing Scheme in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#3_Mega_Food_Parks_Growth_Engines\" >3. Mega Food Parks: Growth Engines:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#4_Integrated_Cooling_Chains_Waste_reduction\" >4. Integrated Cooling Chains: Waste reduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#5_Agro-Work_of_Clusters_Support_of_Localized_Growth\" >5. Agro-Work of Clusters: Support of Localized Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#6_Operation_Greens_Stabilization\" >6. Operation Greens: Stabilization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#7_Spaces_in_Import-Export_Opportunities_for_Startups\" >7. Spaces in Import-Export: Opportunities for Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#8_Support_for_Financing_NABARD\" >8. Support for Financing NABARD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#9_MSME_Success_Tales_Instruction_for_Startups\" >9. MSME Success Tales: Instruction for Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#As_NPCs_Can_Help_You\" >As NPCs Can Help You<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/a-guide-to-mega-food-parks-india\/#FAQS\" >FAQS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-the-indian-opportunity-for-food-processing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Indian_Opportunity_for_Food_Processing\"><\/span>1. The Indian Opportunity for Food Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food export: $ 46.43 billion (FY 2023-24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food imports: $ 31.7 billion (FY 2023-24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment: Registered units 22.96 Lakh; Unprepared businesses: 46,57 Lakh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FDI influx: $ 7.22 billion (2014\u20132024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These figures tell about the power of India raw materials, but emphasize the need to add value. PMKSY specifies the roads for entrepreneurs to reduce imports and at the same time increase exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-pmksy-understanding-an-integrated-food-processing-scheme-in-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PMKSY_Understanding_an_Integrated_Food_Processing_Scheme_in_India\"><\/span>2. PMKSY: Understanding an Integrated Food Processing Scheme in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of the many schemes merged for comprehensive food processing support, PMKSY was launched and announced in 2017 when the government introduced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mega Food Parks-integrated Disabling and Storage Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated adding cold string and value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating processing and preservation capacities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agro-work clusters (APC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operation Greens &#8211; At first it was just for top (tomatoes, onions and potatoes), but now it is expanding to all the spoils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure for food safety and quality ensuring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of human resources and skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For startups, these programs concern access to finished infrastructure, financial incentives and supplier chains of raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c9971a3d-95d1-4c44-a755-e1f761581200_11zon-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"Mega Food Parks India\" class=\"wp-image-27516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c9971a3d-95d1-4c44-a755-e1f761581200_11zon-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c9971a3d-95d1-4c44-a755-e1f761581200_11zon-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c9971a3d-95d1-4c44-a755-e1f761581200_11zon-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c9971a3d-95d1-4c44-a755-e1f761581200_11zon-512x768.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c9971a3d-95d1-4c44-a755-e1f761581200_11zon-920x1380.webp 920w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c9971a3d-95d1-4c44-a755-e1f761581200_11zon.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mega Food Parks India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-mega-food-parks-growth-engines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mega_Food_Parks_Growth_Engines\"><\/span>3. Mega Food Parks: Growth Engines:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The concept of state -of -the -art nodes with common infrastructure include cold storage, warehouses, laboratories, wrapping units and logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Update: The government approved more than 22 mega food parks across the country, including states such as Assam, Punjab, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunities for Startups:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processing of juices ready to eat dairy powders of seafood and spices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using conventional\/shared infrastructure to minimize capital costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One center to access home and export markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/mega-food-park-manufacturing-plant-detailed-project-report-profile-business-plan-industry-trends-market-research-survey-manufacturing-process-machinery-raw-materials-feasibility-study-inves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mega Food Park Setup Guide \u2013 Feasibility &amp; Trends<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-integrated-cooling-chains-waste-reduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Integrated_Cooling_Chains_Waste_reduction\"><\/span>4. Integrated Cooling Chains: Waste reduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importance: Almost 25% of fruits and vegetables are unnecessary due to poor storage and transport in India. Cold chains will ensure the market for trouble -free movements from the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Success: More than 298 projects were sanctioned by a subsidy level of 35% in general areas and 75% in the Ner &amp; Hillly area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunities to Launch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cool storage represents onions, potatoes, apple, mango and dairy products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reefer Transport Enterprises serving retailers and exporters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserved Cold chain solution for fishing and meat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read Our Project Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/2875\/mega-food-park.html\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-agrowork-of-clusters-support-of-localized-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Agro-Work_of_Clusters_Support_of_Localized_Growth\"><\/span>5. Agro-Work of Clusters: Support of Localized Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concept: ODP -based cluster (one One District One product) for the optimal lever effect of local raw materials, which significantly reduces logistics costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mango Pulp in Uttar Pradesh. Clusters of spices in Kerala.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing pineapple in Tripura.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunities to Launch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set processing units for ODP crops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build regional brands with GI brands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export of specialized products such as cardamom oil, turmeric and bamboo shoots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-operation-greens-stabilization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Operation_Greens_Stabilization\"><\/span>6. Operation Greens: Stabilization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foumiables focuses on the top: tomatoes, onions, potatoes and now have spread to all subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Price volatility is reduced for farmers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support of processors and preservatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunities to launch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Production of tomato puree and ketchup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Onion dehydration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potato starch and frozen French fries Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/mega-food-park-encouraging-food-projects-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mega Food Park \u2013 Encouraging Food Projects in India<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-spaces-in-importexport-opportunities-for-startups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Spaces_in_Import-Export_Opportunities_for_Startups\"><\/span>7. Spaces in Import-Export: Opportunities for Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India imports billions of edible oils, cocoa and drinks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Edible oils: $ 15 billion \u2192 extraction\/oil refine on the domestic market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocoa: $ 513 million \u2192 Cocoa processing and craft chocolate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drinks and vinegar: $ 1.5 billion \u2192 fruit wines, craft drinks, vinegar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cold chains and PMKSY clusters provide the best launchpad to solve these gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-support-for-financing-nabard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Support_for_Financing_NABARD\"><\/span>8. Support for Financing NABARD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Food Processing Fund provides discounted loans for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mega Food Parks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agro cluster processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold chain and preservation units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the FY 2023-24, it paid off via the food processing infrastructure over 800 GBP, making it easier for start-ups to the use of low interest financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-msme-success-tales-instruction-for-startups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_MSME_Success_Tales_Instruction_for_Startups\"><\/span>9. MSME Success Tales: Instruction for Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LT Foods (Daawat Rice): New heights around the world with processing and brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperative Amul: Created the largest model of milk supply in Indian milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper Boat: Pack of exports of modernized traditional drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everest &amp; MDH spice: grown in all four corners of the world through quality and branding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Takeaway is that PMKssy not only provides infrastructure and branding, but also finance for the transformation of a small business into a global enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read Our Book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/books\/food-processing-food-industry-agriculture-agro-processing-processed-food-cereal-food-fruits-vegetables-bakery-confectionery-milk-dairy-meat-fisheries-spices-oils-fats-coconut-tea-tobacco-based-products\/z,,a,23,0,a\/index.html\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"as-npcs-can-help-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_NPCs_Can_Help_You\"><\/span>As NPCs Can Help You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) is preparing a comprehensive CUM market research detailed feasibility technical reports (DPR), which include market research, demand analysis, processes, raw materials and cost and profitability projection, as well as financial feasibility studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By providing practical management, NPCs help entrepreneurs access PMKSY and incentives, refuse risks and build profitable scalable companies. Partnership with NPC will be in the Indian food processing sector in the Indian food processing sector of informed decision -making and rapid monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the Best Idea for Yourself With our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Startup Selector Tool<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PMKSSY is now advantageously expanded to include key infrastructure support, such as mega food parks, cold chains and agro -process clusters and spread rapidly across the country through initiatives such as Greens operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This very agricultural surplus is therefore an increased support with adequate infrastructure for production prepared for export and at the same time opens paths for extensive startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With government subsidies, Nabard financing and professional assistance from the NPCs that work in their favor, it is a truly golden decade for entrepreneurs who want to develop businesses that are profitable on the national and international term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otherwise, PMKSY will be considered more than just a scheme. India will be considered as conceived PMKSY as a platform for the next generation of innovative, scalable and export -oriented food processing companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_26654\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9viGWAPSfeI?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQS\"><\/span>FAQS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Who can apply according to these schemes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any person or any cooperative, FPO, SHG or society can apply for a PMKSY system with the intention of incorporating all participating sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. What are the rates of subsidies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general areas usually have the benefits of a subsidy of up to 35 percent and about 75 percent in the northeast and hilly areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Do startups come from any indirect benefits from Plisfpi?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New companies can qualify as dealers or contractors, so they can connect indirectly in cooperation with PLA companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. What benefits can PMFME extend to micro food businesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It would provide subsidies of 35% of up to 10 lamps and would be provided to building capacities, development and formalization for the consolidation of small players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. 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