EOI for Multiproduct Food Irradiation Units under PMKSY: Key Highlights for Investors
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, has invited proposals to set up multiproduct food irradiation units under the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure component of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). This Expression of Interest (EOI) creates a time-bound opportunity for eligible entities across India to access financial assistance for advanced food irradiation infrastructure.
What this EOI is about
The notification offers financial assistance for setting up multiproduct food irradiation units as part of the cold chain and value addition infrastructure ecosystem under PMKSY. These projects are expected to support safe preservation, longer shelf life, and value addition for various food products handled within the cold chain.
Who can apply and how
Eligible entities from any part of the country can submit proposals under this EOI, in line with the scheme guidelines dated 06.08.2024, available on the MoFPI website. Applications must be submitted online only on the PMKSY portal.
Important application conditions
The Ministry will not accept physical proposals or submissions through any other mode; only online applications are valid. Along with the online application, applicants must upload a scanned copy of a non-refundable Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Pay & Accounts Officer, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, New Delhi,” as per the scheme guidelines.
Last date and fee submission timeline
The last date for submission of Expression of Interest is 28 February 2026, 17:00 hrs, after which the portal will effectively close for this round. The original Demand Draft must reach the Ministry no later than one week after the last date of application submission, making timely dispatch crucial for a valid proposal.
Where to get more details
Detailed scheme guidelines dated 06.08.2024, including eligibility criteria, admissible costs, and pattern of assistance, are available on the official MoFPI website. For any further clarification related to this EOI, the notification states that the undersigned officer at MoFPI may be contacted, as indicated in the official document.