Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): Allocation 2024-25, Components and Implementation Framework
- PMKSY is a Central Sector Umbrella Scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) aimed at building modern infrastructure with efficient supply-chain management from farm gate to retail outlet.
- Launched in May 2017 (renamed from SAMPADA), it bundles multiple component sub-schemes targeting cold chain, agro-processing clusters, food-processing capacity, R&D, and Operation Greens.
- FY 2024-25 allocation: ₹630 crore; scheme extended up to 31 March 2026 with an overall outlay of ₹4,600 crore.
- UPSC relevance: GS-III (food processing, agriculture infrastructure, value addition) — high-frequency Prelims hooks on components and ministry.