Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
Why it Matters?
Cabinet approves ₹6520 crore outlay (including ₹1920 crore additional) for PMKSY (2021–26) to boost agro-processing infrastructure through food irradiation units and food safety labs.
What You Should Know?
It was launched as SAMPADA (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters) in 2017.
It was later renamed as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY).
It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
It aims to supplement agriculture, modernize food processing, and reduce agri-waste.
It seeks to build modern infrastructure with an efficient supply chain from farm gate to retail outlet.
It focuses on enhancing farmer income, reducing post-harvest losses, boosting food exports, and generating rural employment.
Component schemes under PMKSY:
Mega Food Parks
Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure
Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Clusters
Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages
Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure
Human Resources and Institutions