PMKSY Irradiation Facility Top-up Grant — Up to ₹1 Crore from Andhra Pradesh — Frequently Asked Questions

The state contributes 15% of the eligible project cost, subject to a ceiling of ₹1 crore. So if 15% of your eligible cost works out to more than ₹1 crore, the grant stops at ₹1 crore, and if it works out to less, that smaller figure is what you receive.

Yes. The top-up is an add-on incentive, so your irradiation facility must already have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India. Without that central sanction in place, the project does not qualify.

This incentive is specifically for irradiation facilities. It is attached to irradiation projects that have received PMKSY support, rather than to food processing projects across the board.

It is a non-repayable grant. The money does not have to be paid back, and no equity or stake in your business is taken in exchange for it.

There is no fixed deadline. The scheme runs on a rolling basis and stays open, so applications can be submitted at any point during the year.

The amount is paid in tranches spread over a period of 5 years, rather than as a single upfront disbursement.

Expect to provide a comprehensive application form, detailed project information with financial projections, your MoFPI sanction letters under PMKSY, company incorporation documents, and any other legal clearances that apply to the project. The FPP 4.0 policy document lists the exact forms and submission procedure.

The Department of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh reviews it. The evaluation looks at whether the project complies with the FPP 4.0 guidelines, whether it aligns with the objective of supporting PMKSY-sanctioned irradiation facilities, and factors such as the applicant's eligibility, the project's financial viability and its strategic importance to the state's food processing sector.

The grant is meant for registered businesses or entities undertaking the PMKSY project — typically private limited companies, LLPs or proprietorships involved in food processing.

Applications are filed as part of the overall application process under the Food Processing Policy (FPP 4.0) of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The policy document sets out the specific forms, required documentation and submission steps, and applications are submitted through the Andhra Pradesh Industries incentives portal at https://www.apindustries.gov.in/Incentives/Index.aspx.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for PMKSY Irradiation Facility Top-up Grant — Up to ₹1 Crore from Andhra Pradesh, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

PMKSY Irradiation Facility Top-up Grant — Up to ₹1 Crore from Andhra Pradesh is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

PMKSY Irradiation Facility Top-up Grant — Up to ₹1 Crore from Andhra Pradesh is offered by Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Andhra Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.