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Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet Based Products

Ministry: Ministry of Food Processing Industries

The scheme aims to increase usage of millets and promote value-added millet products. Through this scheme, financial incentives on incremental sales are provided to eligible manufacturers.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet-Based Products (PLISMBP)” has been launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. The objectives of the scheme are to increase usage of millets in food products and promote their value addition. These objectives are sought to be achieved through incentivising the manufacture of selected millet-based products and their sale in domestic and export markets. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries through a Project Management Agency (PMA) (presently IFCI Limited). The scheme covers a tenure of 5 years from FY 2022-23 to FY 2026-27 with a total outlay of ₹800 crore. The Incentive payable for a particular year will be due for payment in the following year. The Incentive payable for the Financial Year 2026-27 will be due for payment in the year 2027-28. Incentives are linked to incremental sales over a defined base year and are subject to achieving minimum growth rates. Eligible products must contain more than 15% millet content and must be manufactured in India. The selection of applicants is based on evaluation criteria and a ranking system.

Benefits

1. The applicable rate depends on the financial year of the claim.

> Maximum Incentive Limit:

> Financial Incentive on Incremental Sales:

1. The applicant is provided an incentive for incremental sales of eligible millet-based food products.

1. The incentive is calculated as: Incremental Sales × Applicable Rate of Incentive.

1. Incremental sales refer to sales over and above the base year (FY 2020-21 for initial years).

> Incentive Rates:

1. The incentive rate is 10% for the initial years and reduces to 8% in later years of the scheme.

₹100.0 Cr

1. The applicant (Large Entity) can receive an incentive of up to ₹100,00,00,000/- during the scheme period.

₹40.0 Cr

1. The applicant (MSME) can receive an incentive of up to ₹40,00,00,000/- during the scheme period.

> Coverage of Eligible Products:

1. The incentive is applicable only to packaged and branded Ready-to-Cook (RTC) / Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products.

1. The product should contain more than 15% millet content by weight/volume.

> Conditions for Availing Benefits:

1. The applicant should achieve a minimum 10% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in sales of eligible products.

1. The applicant will not receive incentive for a year if the minimum growth is not achieved.

1. The applicant should ensure that the declared millet content is not reduced during the scheme period.

> Mode of Disbursement: The incentive is disbursed through Direct Bank Transfer to the applicant’s account via PFMS.

> Time of Disbursement: The claim for incentive is processed within 60 days from submission of complete documents.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Application Form ( Annexure-1 )
  • Memorandum And Articles Of Association / Partnership Deed / Equivalent Registration Documents (As Applicable)
  • Shareholding Pattern / Details Of Partners (As Applicable)
  • Audited Financial Statements For Last 3 Years (Including Balance Sheet And Schedules)
  • Profit Before Tax (PBT) And Profit After Tax (PAT) Details (Last 3 Years)
  • Permanent Account Number (PAN)
  • Goods And Services Tax (GST) Registration Certificate
  • Udyam Registration Certificate (For MSME Applicants)
  • FSSAI License For Eligible Products
  • Certificate From Statutory Auditor / Independent Chartered Accountant (On Sales Of All Food Products And Eligible Products)
  • Details Of Sales (Domestic And Export) Of Food Products And Eligible Products
  • Product Details With Declaration Of Percentage Of Millet Content
  • Front And Back Photographs Of Eligible Products (Showing Millet Content On Label)
  • Credit History / Commercial CIBIL Report
  • Undertaking For Integrity Compliance ( Annexure-7 )
  • Consent For Audit Of Manufacturing Sites/Offices ( Annexure-6 )
  • Details Of Manufacturing Facilities (Own And Contract Manufacturing Units)
  • Details Of Promoters, CEO, Directors, and Key Managerial Personnel (With PAN/DIN)
  • External Credit Rating Details (If Available)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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₹1,00,000/- for Large Entity applicants ₹10,000/- for MSME applicants Payment should be made through NEFT/RTGS as specified.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹100.0 Cr