New Delhi, July 23 -- The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the food processing industry has exceeded its committed investment and employment targets, with approved companies investing Rs.9,207 crore and generating around 3.35 lakh direct and indirect jobs, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.

Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said the scheme has attracted investments above the committed level of Rs.7,722 crore, while employment generation has surpassed the target of 2.5 lakh.

The government said investments under the scheme have created food processing capacity of 34 lakh metric tonnes per annum, while sales of PLI-supported products increased from Rs.58,758 crore...