The Minister for Food Processing Industries (FPI) Harsimrat Kaur Badal launched Centrally Sponsored Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises.
The scheme will be implemented for five years until 2024-25.
It is for the Unorganized Sector on All India basis.
The Expenditure is to be shared by Government of India and States at 60:40.
One District One Product (ODOP) approach will be adopted for this scheme.
Under that approach, the states will identify food product (specialized or perishable or cereal) for a district on the basis of availability of raw material.
Operation Greens scheme has been extended to additional 10 fruits (Mango, Banana, Guava, Kiwi, Lichi, Papaya, Citrus, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Jackfruit) and 8 vegetables (French beans, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chillies (Green) and Okra).