The Indian government is preparing a new round of the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing (PLISFPI), aimed at expanding manufacturing, driving innovation, attracting FDI, and strengthening agri-value addition.
The Indian government is preparing to launch a new round of the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), signalling renewed commitment to strengthening value addition, manufacturing, and exports in the sector.
Speaking at the 98th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), Food Processing Secretary A. P. Das Joshi confirmed that preparations are underway to activate the next tranche. Since its launch in 2021, PLISFPI has attracted over ₹8,910 crore in investments across 213 locations and generated more than 2.89 lakh jobs. The scheme has significantly boosted domestic processing, increased demand for local raw materials, and supported rural livelihoods.
The upcoming round aims to build on this momentum by further encouraging scale, innovation, and export-oriented manufacturing. The Secretary noted that India’s comparative labour cost advantage and 100% FDI allowance under the automatic route are attracting growing global investor interest. He added that the share of processed food in India’s agri-exports continues to climb, reflecting the sector’s growing competitiveness.
Highlighting synergies between agriculture and food processing, the Secretary reiterated that the government’s Vision 2047 aspires to position India as the “food basket of the world” with a 10% share in global agricultural exports.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Agrawal underscored India’s strengths in the services sector, favourable demographics, and rapidly expanding consumer base. He noted that the country expects continued growth in manufacturing FDI as global companies look to serve local demand through domestic production. Reviews of investment policies, including Press Note 3 on neighbouring-country investments, are also underway to further improve the investment climate.
Together, the secretaries outlined a multi-pronged strategy for economic expansion — strengthening digital public infrastructure, boosting manufacturing, diversifying trade partnerships, and deepening indigenization in defence — providing a clear roadmap for sustained high growth despite global headwinds.
MoFPI Invites Proposals for Food Testing Labs and Study on Post-Harvest Losses
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has issued two calls for proposals under its ongoing initiatives to strengthen food safety systems and agricultural efficiency.
MoFPI is inviting applications from eligible entrepreneurs to establish NABL-accredited Food Testing Laboratories under the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure (FSQAI) component of Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY). Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the Scheme Guidelines dated 12 November 2025, available on the Ministry’s website.
Additionally, MoFPI is seeking bids from reputed consulting firms or expert institutions to conduct a national-level “Study on Post-Harvest Losses of Agri Produce in India.” Applicants must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹21,00,000 in the form of a demand draft in favour of the Pay & Account Officer, MoFPI, New Delhi. A scanned copy of the draft must be uploaded on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) along with the bid. The deadline for submission of complete technical and financial proposals is 19 December 2025.
The detailed scope of work, eligibility criteria, evaluation process, and bid formats are available in the Request for Proposal (RFP), downloadable from the CPPP or MoFPI’s website (http://eprocure.gov.in) or MoFPI’s website (https://www.mofpi.gov.in/en/tender/RFP), and the bids/proposals are to be submitted online on this portal only.
Photo Courtesy: Lakshya Food India and FICCI.
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