Government Boosts Millet Processing: ₹793 Crore Approved Under PLI Scheme, 4,612 Micro Units Supported Nationwide

• MoFPI is incentivising millet processing through three schemes — PMKSY, PLISFPI (Millet-Based Products component) and PMFME.
• ₹793.27 crore out of ₹800 crore PLI outlay approved for 29 applicants (8 large + 21 SME); 4,612 micro units sanctioned under PMFME with ₹91.20 crore subsidy.
• Topic intersects food processing, agri-value chains, nutrition security & FAO's International Year of Millets 2023 — rich GS-III material.