August 22, 2025: The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) has shown substantial growth in the Indian food processing sector, with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) reporting a significant rise in both food processing capacity and export performance.
As of June 2025, a total of ₹1,726.60 crore in incentives has been released under the scheme, which supports food processing units across India. The scheme has led to an increase in the country’s food processing capacity by 35.00 lakh metric tons per annum, further strengthening India’s position in the global food market.
The impact of the scheme is also reflected in the increased export of processed agricultural food products. Since its initiation, the total export growth of food products from the approved applicants has recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.23% from 2019-20 to 2024-25.
PLISFPI Drives 13.23% Growth in Food Exports by 2024-25
As of the latest report, 278 food processing units, spanning 170 applicants across various states, have been approved under the PLISFPI. This has contributed to the generation of approximately 3.39 lakh direct and indirect jobs across the country.
PLISFPI Approves 278 Units, Generates 3.39 Lakh Jobs
The approved units cover a variety of categories under the PLISFPI scheme, with states like Maharashtra (41 units), Andhra Pradesh (38 units), and Gujarat (32 units) leading the way in terms of approvals. Other states with notable participation include Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka, among others.
However, the scheme does not cover floricultural production, and state-wise employment data is not available.
According to Shri Ravneet Singh, the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, this initiative has not only bolstered the capacity and export potential of the sector but also played a key role in generating employment opportunities across the country.
