Who can apply
FPOs/FPCs/SHGs
Eligibility Criteria for Co-operatives/FPOs/SHGs:
- It should preferably be engaged in processing of ODOP produce;
- It should have minimum turnover of Rs.1 crore;
- The cost of the project proposed should not be larger than the present turnover;
- The members should have sufficient knowledge and experience in dealing with the product for a minimum period of 3 years.
- The cooperative/FPO should have sufficient internal resources or sanction from the State Government to meet 10% of the project cost and margin money for working capital;
Incentives
Subsidy: -
- Up gradation of Individual Micro Food Processing Units
Individual micro food processing units desirous of up gradation of their unit can avail credit-linked capital subsidy @35% of the eligible project cost with a maximum ceiling of Rs.10 lakh per unit. The beneficiary contribution should be minimum 10% and the balance should be loan from a Bank.
- Support to FPOs / SHGs / Cooperatives
The scheme would provide support t o F P O s/ S H G s/ P r o d u c e r Cooperatives for capital investment along the entire value chain with credit linked grant @ 35%.
Seed capital @ Rs. 40,000/- per SHG member would be provided to those engaged in food processing for working capital and purchase of small tools. Seed capital as grant would be provided to the SHG federation which, in turn, would be extended to members as loan through the SHGs.
Credit linked grant @35% would be provided to FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives, State owned agencies and private entrepreneurs for development of common infrastructure including common processing facility, lab, warehouse, cold storage, packaging and incubation center.
Branding and Marketing Support
Marketing and branding support would be provided at all over Rajasthan State & regional level to FPOs/ SHGs/ Cooperatives or an SPV of micro food processing enterprises under the scheme following the ODOP approach for developing common packaging & branding with provision for quality control, standardization and adhering to food safety parameters for consumer retail sale. These organizations would be supported based on DPR prepared by them and recommended by the Rajasthan State Nodal Agency. Support for branding and marketing would be limited to 50% of the total expenditure.
Capacity Building
Research
Research, development, extension, post-harvest management and marketing are addressed in a focused manner for successful implementation under Rajasthan Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (RMFPE).
Training
Training Support will be provided for common infrastructure and marketing & branding for ODOP.