Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) scheme

Ministry:

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Key Sector Covered:-

Food Processing Sector

Brief:

The main objective of the Scheme is the creation of processing and preservation capacities and modernization/ expansion of existing food processing units with a view to increasing the level of processing, and value addition leading to reduction of wastage. The processing activities undertaken by the individual units cover a wide range of post-harvest processes resulting in value addition and/or enhancing shelf life with specialized facilities required for preservation of perishables. While the expansion of processing capacity is necessary to increase the level of processing and reduce wastage, the induction of modern technology is intended to make a clear difference in terms of process efficiencies as well as improving the quality of the end product. The setting up of new units and modernization/ expansion of existing units are covered under the scheme.,Scheme is implemented through organizations such as Central & State PSUs/ Joint Ventures/ Farmer Producers Organisation (FPOs)/ NGOs/ Cooperatives/SHGs/ Pvt. Ltd companies/ individuals proprietorship firms engaged in establishment/ upgradation/ modernization of food processing units....