06/02/2015
Scheme of Technology Upgradation/Setting up /Modernisation /Expansion of Food Processing Industries.
Objective & Scope of the scheme.
Aims at upgradation of processing capabilities of sectors in food processing viz., fruits and vegetables, milk products, meat, poultry, fishery, cereal /other consumer food products, oilseed products and other agri-horticultural sectors including food flavours, colours etc. are covered under the Scheme.
Amount of assistance and eligibility
Grant of 25% of the cost of plant & machinery and technical civil works subject to a maximum of Rs.50 lakhs in general areas and 33% up to Rs.75 lakh in difficult areas ( Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, North-Eastern States, Andaman & Nocobar Isalands, Lakshwadeep and Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP areas)