UP Food Processing Industry Policy, 2023
At a Glance
| Nodal Department / Agency | Food Processing / Horticulture Dept. |
|---|---|
| Primary Target | Food processing units, cold chains, mega food parks |
| Policy Group | Agriculture, food & allied |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is covered?
Fruit and vegetable processing, dairy-adjacent processing, grain and pulse milling, meat and poultry processing, ready-to-eat, cold chains, ripening chambers, reefer transport, and food and agro parks.
Who is eligible?
New food processing units and expansion of existing ones, plus developers of food parks and cold chain infrastructure.
What incentives are available?
Capital subsidy on plant and machinery and technical civil works, interest subsidy, stamp duty exemption, mandi fee relief on notified produce, and support for cold chain and logistics infrastructure.
Is there mandi fee exemption?
Yes â the state has extended mandi fee relief for specified processing categories. Confirm the current notification, as this has been revised more than once.
How does it interact with PMKSY and PMFME?
The State incentives are designed to top up the Central Ministry of Food Processing Industries schemes (PMKSY components, PMFME for micro units). Convergence is expressly permitted with caps on total assistance.
What is the position for cold storages?
Cold storage and controlled-atmosphere storage receive capital subsidy and, in some cases, power tariff relief. Check whether the claim should be routed through this policy or the Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022 â do not file both.
Who is the nodal agency?
The Food Processing Department / Directorate of Horticulture & Food Processing, with district-level facilitation through the DIEPC and District Horticulture Officer.
What FSSAI compliance is required?
A valid FSSAI licence is a precondition for EC issuance.
What documentation is specific to this sector?
Machinery invoices with capacity certification, a technical civil works certificate from a chartered engineer, and raw material sourcing linkage evidence for park applications.
What is the strongest pitch for western UP?
Proximity to Delhi NCR demand, dairy and horticulture belts, and reefer logistics access via the expressway network.