Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana PDF

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana is an initiative by the Government of India (GOI) that aims to enhance the agro-marine processing and develop agro-processing clusters. Launched with an impressive budget of Rs. 6,000 crore for 2016-2020, this scheme is aligned with the 14th Finance Commission cycle.

Overview of Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

Managed by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana is a robust plan that focuses on establishing modern infrastructure and effective supply chain management, reaching from farm gate to retail store.

Key Benefits of PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY)

This scheme is designed to significantly boost the growth of the food processing sector in India. It aims to provide better returns for farmers, contributing to the goal of doubling their income. Moreover, it will create numerous job opportunities, especially in rural regions, help minimize waste of agricultural products, enhance processing levels, and increase the export of processed foods.

The following programs will be launched under the PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana:

• Mega Food Parks
• Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure
• Creation/Expansion of Food Processing/Preservation Capacities (Unit Scheme)
• Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters
• Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure
• Human Resources and Institutions
• Operation Greens

With the implementation of PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, it is expected to mobilize investments worth Rs. 31,400 crore. This initiative will support the handling of 334 lakh MT of agro-produce valued at Rs. 1,04,125 crore, benefiting approximately 20 lakh farmers and generating around 5,30,500 direct and indirect jobs across the country by the year 2019-20.

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