Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)

Context

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana has recently gained attention for its contribution to building robust agri-processing infrastructure and strengthening farm-to-consumer value chains in India.

Scheme Category: PMKSY is a Central Sector umbrella programme of the Government of India.

Evolution: The scheme emerged from the restructuring of the earlier SAMPADA initiative.

Year of Introduction: 2017.

Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).

Core Vision: Development of integrated, modern and efficient food supply chain systems across the country.

Key Goals

• Accelerate expansion of the food processing industry.
• Enhance farmers’ income through value addition.
• Minimise post-harvest losses.
• Promote employment generation, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.
• Improve processing capacity and export competitiveness.

Salient Components

• Market-oriented Design: Implemented based on demand rather than geographic or crop boundaries.
• Capital Support: Provides financial assistance in the form of grants and subsidies.
• Infrastructure Push: Encourages creation of storage, preservation and processing facilities at farm and non-farm levels.
• Skill Development: Training, exposure programmes and incubation support under PMFME.
• Innovation & Research: Institutional support through ICAR and NIFTEM.

Major Interventions under PMKSY

• Mega Food Parks Programme.
• Cold Chain, Storage and Value Addition Projects.
• Processing and Preservation Capacity Expansion Units.
• Agro-processing Cluster Infrastructure.
• Backward–Forward Linkage Development.
• Food Safety and Quality Testing Infrastructure.
• Human Resource Development and Institutional Strengthening.
• Operation Greens.

Implementation Status

A large share of sanctioned funds has been deployed towards ongoing projects and existing commitments.

Source : PIB