New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has approved a total of 145,821 food processing projects across the country through three major schemes aimed at strengthening India's food processing infrastructure and supporting the Viksit Bharat vision, according to information provided to Parliament.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, the ministry has sanctioned 1,134 food processing projects as of June 30, 2025.

This includes 41 Mega Food Parks and 395 cold chain projects distributed nationwide. The scheme represents one of the government's flagship initiatives to modernise food processing infrastructure.

The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme has recorded the highest...