About PMKSY

• The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) since 2017. 
• SAMPADA (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters) is a comprehensive package which aims to create modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet. 
• Under PMKSY the following schemes are to be implemented.
  • Mega Food Parks
  • Integrated Cold Chain, Value Addition and Preservation Infrastructure
  • Creation/Expansion of Food Processing/Preservation Capacities
  • Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters
  • Scheme for Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages
  • Food Safety & Quality Assurance Infrastructure
  • Human Resources and Institutions.

Objectives of PMKSY

• Creation of modern infrastructure for food processing mega food parks/ clusters and individual units;
• To create effective backward and forward linkages – linking farmers, processors and markets;
• To create robust supply chain infrastructure for perishables.

Why in News?

• During the last three years i.e. 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 (till 31.01.2024), 540 projects have been approved under the component schemes of PMKSY; and 399 projects have been completed resulting in creation of 86.06 Lakh Metric Ton (LMT) processing and 22.63 LMT preservation capacities.
• A total of 1,78,781 employment opportunities have been generated over the said period. 

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