Mega Food Park Scheme by Ministry of Food processingMinistry of Food Processing
The Mega Food Park Scheme (MFPS) aim to promote the development of modern food processing infrastructure in India. The other aims of the scheme are:
- Link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, processors, and retailers
- Increase value addition in the food processing sector
- Reduce food wastage
- Create employment opportunities in rural areas
The Mega Food Park Scheme is based on “Cluster” approach and envisages creation of state of art support infrastructure in a well-defined agri / horticultural zone for setting up of modern food processing units in the industrial plots provided in the park with well-established supply chain. Mega food park typically consist of supply chain infrastructure including collection centers, primary processing centers, central processing centers, cold chain and around 25-30 fully developed plots for entrepreneurs to set up food processing units.
- The Mega Food Park Scheme (MFPS) has the following components:
- Collection Centers (CCs): CCs are located at the farm gate and are used to collect agricultural produce from farmers.
- Primary Processing Centers (PPCs): PPCs are located near the CCs and are used to process agricultural produce.
- Central Processing Centers (CPCs): CPCs are located at the mega food park and are used to process and package agricultural produce for export.
- Cold Chain: The cold chain is a network of refrigerated facilities used to store and transport agricultural produce.
- Industrial Plots: The mega food park provides industrial plots to food processing companies.
Components Meaning Facilities Benefits CPC The Central Processing Centre (CPC) is the core of the Mega Food Park. It is a state-of-the-art facility that provides common infrastructure and services to food processing units. - Cold storage
- Processing units
- Packaging units
- Warehousing
- Transportation
- Testing and quality control facilities
- Reduced costs
- Increased efficiency
- Improved quality
- Access to export markets
CC The Collection Center (CC) is a facility that is used to collect agricultural produce from farmers. - Weighing scales
- Grading and sorting facilities
- Pre-cooling facilities
- Storage facilities
- Transportation facilities
- Increased income
- Reduced post-harvest losses
- Improved quality
- Access to markets
PCC The Primary Processing Center (PCC) is a facility that is used to process agricultural produce. - Cleaning and washing facilities
- Peeling and slicing facilities
- Blanching and cooking facilities
- Canning and packing facilities
- Increased income
- Reduced post-harvest losses
- Improved quality
- Access to markets
The Mega Food Park Scheme (MFPS) is a government initiative to boost modern food processing infrastructure in India. It offers financial aid of up to Rs. 50 crore per mega food park (MFP) to a group of companies. These MFPs aim to establish a direct connection between farmers and processors, minimize food waste, and enhance the export of processed food products.
The financial assistance provided by the MFPS is utilized for various purposes, including:
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- Acquisition of land
- Construction of common infrastructure facilities like cold storage, processing units, and warehouses
- Development of marketing and branding strategies
- Training programs for farmers and processors
The scheme has been discontinued by the Government with effect from 01.04.2021 with provision for committed liabilities for ongoing projects only.
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