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Agro-Processing Cluster Scheme
The Agro-Processing Cluster Scheme supports startups in the food processing sector by providing grants-in-aid of up to 35% of eligible project costs, and 50% for projects in North East States and difficult areas, with a maximum limit of Rs. 10 crore per project. Eligible entities include government departments, NGOs, cooperatives, and private sector companies, among others.
राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: All India
मंत्रालय / नोडल: Ministry of Food Processing Industries
योजना किसके लिए: Startups
योजना प्रोफ़ाइल
डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं
लक्षित लाभार्थी: Startups
टैग: startups, Food Processing Sector, Infrastructure
विवरण
Brief
The scheme aims at the development of modern infrastructure and common facilities to encourage a group of entrepreneurs to set up food processing units based on cluster approach by linking groups of producers farmers to the processors and markets through a well-equipped supply chain with modern infrastructure.
Eligibility
- Eligible entities:
- Agro Processing Cluster Projects can be set up by an entity organization such as Govt. Departments PSUs Joint Ventures NGOS Cooperatives Self Help Groups (SHGs) Farmer Producer Organisation (FPOS) Private Sector Companies Partnership Firms Proprietorship Firms etc.
- For more detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, please refer to the guidelines document from the link below.
Benefit tags
- Infrastructure
Notes
- This is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides grants-in-aid to entrepreneurs for setting up agro-processing clusters that include common facilities such as sorting, grading, packaging, warehousing, etc. The scheme also supports farmer-producer organizations, self-help groups, and cooperatives in the clusters. The scheme has an allocation of Rs. 200 crore for 2020-21.
लाभ
- - The Scheme envisages grants-in-aid @ 35% of eligible project cost in general areas and @50% of eligible project cost in the North East States including Sikkim and difficult areas namely Himalayan States (i.e. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand), State notified ITDP areas, Islands and SC ST entrepreneurs subject to max. of Rs. 10.00 crore per project
- The Scheme envisages grants-in-aid @ 35% of eligible project cost in general areas and @50% of eligible project cost in the North East States including Sikkim and difficult areas namely Himalayan States (i.e. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand), State notified ITDP areas, Islands and SC ST entrepreneurs subject to max. of Rs. 10.00 crore per project.
पात्रता
- Eligible entities:
- Agro Processing Cluster Projects can be set up by an entity organization such as Govt. Departments PSUs Joint Ventures NGOS Cooperatives Self Help Groups (SHGs) Farmer Producer Organisation (FPOS) Private Sector Companies Partnership Firms Proprietorship Firms etc.
- For more detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, please refer to the guidelines document from the link below.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
Online / portal
Official application / information link: https://www.mofpi.gov.in/Schemes/agro-processing-cluster
Source listing: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes.html
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status