CEFPPC Scheme The main objective of the Scheme is creation of processing and preservation capacities and modernisation/ expansion of existing food processing units with a view to increasing the level of processing, value addition leading to reduction of wastage.

🔍 Detailed Overview of CEFPPC Scheme

✅ Objective

To create modern infrastructure for the food processing sector, with a focus on:

• Reducing post-harvest losses

• Improving value addition

• Creating employment

• Increasing income for farmers

• Encouraging entrepreneurship

🏭 Scope of Assistance

The scheme provides financial support for:

• Setting up new units or

• Expanding and modernizing existing food processing units

The assistance covers:

• Equipment/machinery purchase

• Civil work related to core processing activities

• Technical civil work like cold storage, packaging, IQF, blast freezing, etc.

🧾 Eligible Sectors/Sub-Sectors

The following industries are eligible:

• Fruits and vegetables

• Dairy

• Meat and poultry

• Fish and marine products

• Cereals and pulses

• Oilseeds and oil milling

• Ready-to-eat/ready-to-cook products

• Mushrooms, spices, plantation crops, etc.

🧑‍🌾 Eligible Entities

Entities eligible for grant assistance include:

• Proprietorships

• Partnerships and LLPs

• Cooperatives and SHGs

• Private limited companies

• Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)

• NGOs involved in food processing

• State PSUs or Joint Ventures with private sector

💰 Financial Assistance / Grant Pattern

• Grant-in-aid of up to:

  • 35% of eligible project cost for general areas

  • 50% for difficult areas (NE states, hilly regions, SC/ST entrepreneurs, etc.)

• Maximum ceiling of the grant: Rs. 5 crore

• Eligible project cost excludes working capital, land cost, and pre-operative expenses.

🛠️ Project Components Eligible for Support

1. Core Processing Facilities

   • Processing lines for fruit pulping, canning, freezing, drying, milling, etc.

2. Preservation Infrastructure

   • Cold rooms, refrigeration, IQF systems

3. Packaging Solutions

   • Automated packaging lines

4. Quality Control Facilities

   • Testing and laboratory equipment

📄 Application Process

1. Call for Proposals:

   • MoFPI issues EoIs (Expression of Interest) on their website.

2. Submission of DPR (Detailed Project Report):

   • Along with required documents, cost estimates, land documents, etc.

3. Screening & Appraisal:

   • By Project Appraisal Committee

4. Approval & Grant Release:

   • Released in phases (typically 2-3 instalments)

5. Implementation Period:

   • Generally, 2 years from the date of approval

🧾 Required Documents (Indicative)

• Detailed Project Report (DPR)

• Proof of land ownership/lease

• Company registration & PAN

• Financial statements

• Bank sanction letter (for term loan)

• Implementation timeline

• Pollution/food safety clearances if applicable

📈 Expected Impact

• Better infrastructure for agro-processing

• Enhanced food exports

• Reduced wastage (especially of perishables)

• Inclusive growth by involving rural entrepreneurs and farmers

Would you like a sample DPR format, a guide to apply, or help identifying which category your project falls under?

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