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Ministry of Food Processing Industries - PMKSY

Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters (APC)

APC cluster infrastructure grant; up to ₹10 crore subject to eligible-cost and EOI rules

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What it is

Create modern common infrastructure and facilities in a cluster so groups of producers or farmers can connect to food processors and markets through an equipped supply chain.

What you get

  • APC cluster infrastructure grant; up to ₹10 crore subject to eligible-cost and EOI rulesUp to ₹10,00,00,000

Who it is for

  • the proposal must establish or strengthen a cluster with common enabling or core processing infrastructure
  • the project must link producers or farmers with processors and markets and satisfy current cluster design requirements
  • applications depend on an active MoFPI EOI and project-level appraisal
  • common infrastructure grant support must not be presented as an individual-unit cash entitlement
CompanyPartnershipProprietorshipFpoCooperativeShgNgoCentral psuState psuJoint ventureEntrepreneur groupPre startExpansionOperateMarket entryFood processingAgriculture value chainCold chainWarehousingLogisticsDairyMeatPoultryFishHorticultureIndiaNorth eastHimalayan stateItdp areaIslandDifficult area

How to apply

  1. 1
    Confirm the cluster route and current EOI

    Review the current APC guideline and circular list for the applicable EOI, applicant structure, cluster conditions and project scope.

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  2. 2
    Prepare the common-infrastructure proposal

    Document producer and processor linkages, site, utilities, core facilities, project cost, financing, implementation and market evidence.

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  3. 3
    Submit through SAMPADA and track milestones

    Submit during the applicable EOI, retain acknowledgement and track appraisal, approval, utilization and project-completion evidence.

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Keep ready

Cluster proposal with producer, processor, market, finance and common-infrastructure evidence