How to Apply for PLISFPI — Up to ₹50Cr PLI Incentives for Food Processing

Expression of Interest: MoFPI opens the intake by releasing an EOI that sets out the application window, the eligibility conditions and the categories open for applications. Submissions are made online through the scheme portal.

Preliminary examination by the PMA: Each application is screened within 15 working days for completeness and adherence to the basic requirements. If deficiencies are found, the applicant is notified within the same 15-working-day period and has 10 working days to set things right; failing to do so can lead to rejection.

Evaluation and recommendation: Complete applications are assessed on proposed investment, sales projections and fit with the chosen product segment. The PMA then prepares a recommendation report and places it before MoFPI for final review and approval.

Approval and conditions: All applications are targeted for finalisation within 90 days of the application window closing. On approval by MoFPI, the PMA issues an approval letter within 5 working days, detailing the approved product segment, base year sales, projected incremental sales, applicable incentive rates, committed investment and production schedule. Selected applicants must then submit a performance bank guarantee worth 3% of their committed investment within two weeks of receiving the approval letter.