Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Cabinet Approves Additional Funds for Food Processing Scheme
The government is giving more money to a food program called PMKSY.
They approved 6,520 crore rupees to improve how food is handled and stored.
Part of the money will build special places to make sure food is safe, like labs and storage units.
These units can preserve a lot of food, making it safer and reducing waste.
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹6,520 crore outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY).
This includes an additional ₹1,920 crore for the scheme.
Funding covers the 15th Finance Commission cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
₹1,000 crore will support 50 food irradiation units and 100 food testing labs.
The irradiation units are expected to add 20 to 30 lakh metric tonnes of preservation capacity.
- Who
- The Union Cabinet
- What
- Approval of ₹6,520 crore outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), including an additional ₹1,920 crore.
- When
- During the 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen food safety, reduce waste, and improve value addition in food processing.
- Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
- Total Outlay
- ₹6,520 crore
- Additional Outlay
- ₹1,920 crore
- Finance Cycle
- 15th Finance Commission (2021-22 to 2025-26)
- Food Irradiation Units
- 50
- Food Testing Labs
- 100
- Preservation Capacity
- 20 to 30 Lakh Metric Tonnes per annum
Sources
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Cabinet approves outlay of Rs 6,520 cr, including additional Rs 1920 cr for PMKSY
Rs 6,520 crore outlay is approved by the cabinet for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana
