The Scheme for Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages under the Ministry of Food Processing Indus...........

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The Scheme for Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)

Provides for financial assistance for setting up of primary processing centers at farm gate and modern retail outlets
Is applicable to both perishable and non-perishable horticulture and non-horticulture produce
Enables linking of farmers to processors and the market for ensuring remunerative prices for agricultural produce
Is implemented by organizations such as PSUs as well as NGOs

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Explanation:

The objective of the scheme is to provide effective and seamless backward and forward integration for processed food industry by plugging the gaps in supply chain in terms of availability of raw material and linkages with the market. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided for setting up of primary processing centers/ collection centers at farm gate and modern retail outlets at the front end along with connectivity through insulated/ refrigerated transport.

S2 and 3: The Scheme is applicable to perishable horticulture and non-horticulture produce such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, Ready to Cook Food Products, Honey, Coconut, Spices, Mushroom,Retails Shops for Perishable Food Products etc. The Scheme would enable linking of farmers to processors and the market for ensuring remunerative prices for agri produce based on such an infrastructure.

S4: The scheme is implemented by agencies/ organizations such as Govt./ PSUs/ Joint Ventures/ NGOs/ Cooperatives/ SHGs / FPOs / Private Sector / individuals etc. The Ministry has engaged Technical Agencies (TAs) for assisting farmer/ producer groups including Farmer Producer Companies, Farmer Producer Organization, Self Help Groups to facilitate their participation under the Scheme. The TAs are responsible for preparation of Business Plan, Detail Project Report, Capacity Building, Trainee and other related support services.