Ministry of Food Processing Industries had launched a Centrally Sponsored Scheme – National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP) during 2012-13 ’the first year of the 12th Five Year Plan. The basic objective of NMFP is decentralization of implementation of the schemes, leading to substantial participation of State Governments/UTs. The NMFP will significantly enhance Ministry™s outreach in terms of planning, supervision and monitoring of assistance through this scheme. The Major Programmes/Schemes covered under NMFP during 2012-13 are:
(i) Scheme for Technology Up-gradation / Establishment / Modernisation of Food Processing Industries.
(ii) Scheme for Cold Chain, Value Addition and Preservation Infrastructure for Non Horticultural Products.
(iii) Scheme for Human Resource Development (HRD)
a. Creation of Infrastructure Facilities for Running Degree/ Diploma/ Certificate Courses in Food Processing Technology.
b. Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP)
c. Food Processing Training Centre (FPTC)
(iv) Scheme for Promotional Activities
a. Organizing Seminar/Workshops
b. Conducting Studies/Surveys
c. Support to Exhibitions/Fairs
d. Advertisement & Publicity
The NMFP is being implemented by State / UT Governments and provides flexibility to State / UT Governments in the selection of beneficiaries, location / region of the projects etc. for the development of food processing sector in their states.
This information was given in Rajya Sabha today by Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Dr. Charan Das Mahant in a written reply.
