Food Industries CEFPPC Scheme
Food Industries CEFPPC Scheme
Food Industries CEFPPC Scheme
The CEFPPC Scheme promotes setting up and modernizing food processing units to increase processing levels, add value, and cut food losses. This initiative aims to improve farmers’ incomes and strengthen the food processing sector sustainably.
Objectives
- Create strong processing and preservation capacity to raise the share of processed output.
- Increase value addition and reduce food losses ensuring better returns for farmers.
Quantum of Assistance
- General Areas: Up to 35% of eligible project cost.
- Difficult Areas & Special Categories: Up to 50% for units in difficult areas and for SC/ST promoters, FPOs, and SHGs.
- Maximum Cap: Subsidy is capped at ₹5 crore per project.
- Nature of Support: Released milestone-wise as grant‑in‑aid for eligible components.
Eligible Sectors
The scheme covers processing and preservation of:
- Fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy, meat, poultry, and fish.
- Ready‑to‑eat / Ready‑to‑cook items.
- Grains, pulses, oilseed, and rice milling.
- Other agri‑horti products (spices, coconut, soybean, mushroom, honey), beverages, and natural flavors.
Implementation & Eligibility
- Timeline: Typical project completion timeline is 18 months.
- Eligible Entities: Organizations/individuals setting up or expanding units, including SC/ST‑stakeholder entities to promote inclusive growth.
Application Process
Applications are submitted online with a Detailed Project Report (DPR), financials, and technical plans. Funds are released against physical and financial milestones to ensure transparency.
Role of Wealth Design LLP
Wealth Design LLP helps government bodies, cooperatives, SHGs, private companies, and FPOs interpret eligibility, prepare DPRs, file applications, ensure compliance, and optimize subsidy utilization for CEFPPC projects.
Impact & Future Prospects
The scheme strengthens the food processing value chain by expanding modern capacity, reducing waste, and generating employment. Future improvements may widen coverage to more facility types and integrate with other agri‑industrial programs.