Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana for Farmers

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) introduced Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) scheme. PMKSY is a comprehensive program launched by the Indian government to modernize the agriculture sector and promote food processing and preservation. The scheme aims to benefit farmers, consumers and the food processing industry as a whole. The objective of the SAMPADA scheme is to create employment opportunities in rural areas, double the farmer’s income, modernize processing, reduce agriculture produce waste and to enhance the export of processed foods.  

Scheme Overview

• Scheme Name: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana 
• Scheme Implemented: 2016 as SAMPADA (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing & Development of Agro Processing Clusters) and Renamed as PMKSY in 2017. 
• Scheme Fund Allocated: Rs. 4600 crores 
• Type of Government Scheme: Central Sector Scheme 
• Sponsored / Sector Scheme: Ministry of Food Processing Industries 
• Website to apply: https://www.mofpi.gov.in/ 
• Helpline No: NA 
• Scheme Type: National Scheme
• Covered States: The PMKSY Scheme covers all states across India, including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.

Features of PMKSY

Latest News about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

• 18,06,027 farmers have been assisted so far since the introduction of PMKSY. Out of 4,026 project proposals, 1,002 proposals have been approved by state governments and entrepreneurs under various sub-schemes of PMKSY from 2017-18 to 2022-23. 
• Gross value added in the food processing sector has increased from Rs. 1.79 lakh crore in in the year 2016-17 to Rs. 2.37 lakh crore in the year 2020-21, at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 7.27%. 

Components of PMKSY scheme

• Operation Green 
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure   
• Human Resources and Institutions – Research & Development (R&D) 
• Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities 
• Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure 
• Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Clusters 

Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

• The SAMPADA scheme provides good returns to farmers and also helps in boosting the growth of the food processing sector. 
• The PM-KSY scheme will create employment opportunities in the food processing sector, particularly in the rural areas, by promoting food processing industries. 
• The PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana helps in setting up of quality assurance mechanisms, such as food testing laboratories and quality certification, to ensure the safety and quality of processed food products. 
• The Kisan Sampada scheme will enhance the competitiveness of the food processing sector and help in increasing exports of processed food products. 

Drawbacks of PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

Many farmers and food processing units are not aware of the SAMPADA scheme, and as a result, they are not able to take advantage of its benefits. Increasing awareness and encouraging participation are critical to the success of the scheme.  

How to Apply?

Step 1: Visit the official of Ministry of Food Processing Industries i.e. https://www.mofpi.gov.in/ 

Step 2: Click on “Schemes” tab and select Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana from drop-down menu. 

Step 3: After clicking on Schemes tab, click on the “Apply Online” option. 

Step 4: Fill the required details mentioned in the application form 

Step 5: Upload all the necessary documents such as identity proof, address proof and bank account details. 

Step 6: After completing the application form, Submit it online. 

Documents Required

• Identity Proof 
• Age Proof 
• Income Certificate 
• Caste Certificate 
• Ration Card 
• Passport size photograph 
• Mobile Number 

Conclusion

Therefore, the PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) is a significant initiative that has the potential to transform the agricultural and food processing sector in India. By promoting value addition and reducing wastage, the scheme can increase farmers’ incomes, create job opportunities and improve the availability and quality of processed food for consumers. 

For more government initiatives supporting sustainable farming, explore the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana – PKVY Scheme.