Progress of Food Processing Projects Under CEFPPC Scheme

Since 2017, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has implemented the Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana. The scheme aims to incentivize food processing unit setups across India. From 2019-2023, 76 projects were approved under SCSP, TSP, and NER categories, with 58 completed. Remaining projects are in progress, and funds usage was hindered by insufficient eligible projects.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link