AIDC Assam Food Processing Scheme 2026 – Apply for Common Infrastructure Proposal Under PMFME

AIDC Common Infrastructure Proposal 2026 – Food Processing Sector

The Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (AIDC) has invited proposals from FPOs, FPCs, Co-operatives, SHGs and their Federations for setting up Common Infrastructure in the Food Processing Sector under the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).

The proposed common infrastructure will support food-processing activities and facilities such as processing, sorting, grading, warehousing and cold storage. Eligible organizations can submit their expression of interest/proposal to AIDC within 30 days from the date of advertisement.

Quick Overview

Who Can Apply?

The following organizations are eligible to submit proposals:

• Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
• Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs)
• Co-operatives
• Self Help Groups (SHGs)
• Federations of eligible organizations

There is no pre-condition of minimum turnover or prior experience of the applicant organization. However, the applicant should have substantial capacity to set up the proposed common infrastructure/processing line assisted under the scheme.

The common infrastructure may also be made available for use by other units on a hiring basis.

Applicant's Contribution

The applicant organization is required to contribute a minimum of 10% of the project cost.

The balance amount may be funded through a bank loan.

Before applying, the applicant organization must obtain in-principle approval from the lending bank for the loan envisaged for financing the project.

Financial Assistance

The notice provides for a Credit-Linked Capital Subsidy @ 35% of the eligible project cost, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹3.00 crore.

The total eligible project cost should not exceed ₹10 crore.

The eligible project cost comprises:

• Plant & Machinery
• Technical Civil Work

However, the following are excluded from the eligible project cost:

• Cost of land
• Rental/lease of workshed

The technical civil work component should not exceed 30% of the eligible project cost.

Financial Assistance at a Glance

Additional Benefit Under AIF Scheme

Applicant organizations will also be eligible to receive 3% interest subvention on Capital Investment, up to ₹2.00 crore Project Cost, under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare.

The benefit is subject to the fulfilment of the applicable criteria under the AIF Scheme.

Eligible Infrastructure

The proposed common infrastructure can include facilities for processing and post-harvest management of agricultural produce.

Eligible activities include:

• Assaying of agricultural produce
• Sorting
• Grading
• Warehousing
• Cold storage at the farm-gate
• Processing lines
• Related common processing infrastructure

The notice specifically mentions processing facilities for products including:

• Cereals
• Wheat
• Millets
• Spices
• Edible Oil
• Mustard
• Groundnut
• Tea
• Cashew
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Milk
• Honey
• Meat
• Animal Feed

DPR Preparation Support

AIDC will provide assistance of ₹50,000 per proposal towards preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) after sanctioning of the loan by the bank.

The applicant organization may engage:

• Professional Agencies
• District Resource Person (DRP)

for preparation of the DPR.

How to Submit the Proposal

Interested and eligible entities are invited to submit their interest/proposal with the following details:

• Name of the Agency
• Email
• Contact Mobile Number
• Name of the Contact Person
• Processing Line
• Other relevant details

Applicants may contact the concerned authority by email or phone for further information and assistance.

Contact Details

Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.

R.G. Baruah Road, Guwahati-781007, Assam

Phone: 0361-2200399

Email: aidc-ltd@assam.gov.in

Additional Email: spmusaam.pmffme@gmail.com

Contact Person: 8453917779

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Important Points to Remember

• AIDC has invited proposals for setting up Common Infrastructure in the Food Processing Sector.
• FPOs, FPCs, Co-operatives, SHGs and their Federations can apply.
• There is no pre-condition of minimum turnover or prior experience.
• The applicant must contribute at least 10% of the project cost.
• Credit-linked capital subsidy is available at 35% of eligible project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹3 crore.
• The total eligible project cost should not exceed ₹10 crore.
• Technical civil work cannot exceed 30% of the eligible project cost.
• A 3% interest subvention may also be available under the AIF Scheme, subject to applicable criteria.
• DPR preparation support of ₹50,000 per proposal is available after bank loan sanction.
• Interested entities should submit their details within 30 days from the date of advertisement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who can submit proposals under the AIDC Common Infrastructure notice?

Ans: FPOs, FPCs, Co-operatives, SHGs and their Federations can submit proposals, subject to the conditions specified in the notice.

Q2. What is the maximum capital subsidy available?

Ans: Credit-linked capital subsidy is available at 35% of the eligible project cost, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹3 crore.

Q3. What is the applicant's minimum contribution?

Ans: The applicant organization must contribute a minimum of 10% of the project cost.

Q4. What is the maximum eligible project cost?

Ans: The total eligible project cost should not exceed ₹10 crore.

Q5. How much support is available for DPR preparation?

Ans: Assistance of ₹50,000 per proposal will be provided towards DPR preparation after sanctioning of the loan by the bank.

Q6. What is the last date for submitting interest?

Ans: Interested entities should contact/submit their interest within 30 days from the date of advertisement.

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