Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet-Based Products (PLISMBP) offers cash incentives on incremental sales of value-added millet products to eligible manufacturers in India. Ministry of Food Processing Industries runs this scheme for the period FY 2022-23 to FY 2026-27, and the incentive claim filing for the financial year 2025-26 is open now.
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet-Based Products - Introduction
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, launched the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet-Based Products (PLISMBP) to increase the use of millets in food products and promote value addition. The government wants to achieve this by supporting the manufacture and sale of approved millet-based products in both domestic and export markets. IFCI Limited works as the Project Management Agency (PMA) for the scheme.
The scheme runs for five years, from FY 2022-23 to FY 2026-27, with a total budget of ₹800 crore. Incentives are linked to incremental sales over a base year, provided applicants achieve the required minimum growth rate. Eligible products must contain more than 15% millet content and be manufactured in India. As per the latest update, millet incentive claim filing for the financial year 2025-26 is open and will close on 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. The last date to submit product addition or HSN revision requests is 30 September 2026.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Millet Based Products |
|---|---|
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Beneficiary States | All |
| Category | Business and Entrepreneurship |
| Target Beneficiaries | Industries, Business Entities, Joint Liability Groups |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Food Processing Industries |
Benefits
Financial Incentive on Incremental Sales
Applicants receive an incentive for incremental sales of eligible millet-based products. The formula is: Incremental Sales × Applicable Rate of Incentive. Incremental sales mean figures above the base year (FY 2020-21 for initial years).
Incentive Rates
The incentive rate is 10% during the initial years and reduces to 8% in the later years, based on the financial year of the claim.
Maximum Incentive Limit
There is a cap on the total incentive a single entity can claim during the scheme period.
- Large Entity: up to ₹100,00,00,000 during the scheme period.
- MSME: up to ₹40,00,00,000 during the scheme period.
Product Eligibility
The incentive applies to packaged and branded Ready-to-Cook or Ready-to-Eat products containing more than 15% millet content by weight or volume. Primary products such as de-husked grains, polished grains, and millet flour are not covered.
Performance Requirements
Applicants must achieve a minimum 10% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in sales. Failure to meet this growth rate for a specific year means no incentive payout for that year. The incentive is paid through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) using the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) within 60 days of claim approval.
Eligibility
The following conditions must be met to apply for the scheme.
- Applicants must meet the minimum sales threshold for food products in the base year, as listed in Appendix B of the guidelines.
- MSMEs must hold a valid Udyam Registration Certificate.
- Manufacturing of eligible products must happen in India.
- Applicants must achieve a minimum 10% CAGR in sales of eligible products.
- New intended products must be declared during the initial application submission.
- The entire manufacturing chain for eligible products, from raw material to finished goods, must happen in India, excluding additives, flavors, and edible oils.
- Applicants, promoters, and directors must not appear on the CIBIL or SEBI debarred lists for wilful defaults or fraud.
Application Process
Applications are received online through the official portal. The steps to apply are given below.
STEP 1 - Wait for the official Expression of Interest (EOI) release by the Ministry.
STEP 2 - Go to the official portal at https://plimofpi.ifciltd.com.
STEP 3 - Fill the application form with project proposals and project details.
STEP 4 - Upload all required supporting documents.
STEP 5 - Give details about ownership or contract manufacturing sites.
STEP 6 - Submit an undertaking for audit consent.
STEP 7 - Pay the non-refundable application fee via NEFT/RTGS: ₹1,00,000 for Large Entities or ₹10,000 for MSMEs.
STEP 8 - Submit the application online before the deadline.
STEP 9 - The PMA carries out a 15-day examination, followed by evaluation and recommendation to the Ministry for final approval.
Documents
The following documents are required while applying for the scheme.
- Application Form (Annexure 1 available at PLI-Millets Guidelines PDF)
- Registration documents (Articles of Association/Partnership Deed)
- Audited financial statements for the last 3 years
- PAN and GST registration
- Udyam registration for MSMEs
- FSSAI license for eligible products
- Statutory auditor certificate on sales figures
- Product labels showing millet content
- Commercial CIBIL report
- Undertaking for integrity (Annexure 7)
- Consent for audit (Annexure 6)
References
FAQ's
What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme supports the manufacture and sale of millet-based products to increase their use and promote value addition.
Who can apply?
Proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, companies, cooperatives, and MSMEs registered in India are eligible.
What types of products are covered?
Packaged and branded Ready-to-Cook and Ready-to-Eat products containing more than 15% millet.
Are primary processed items eligible?
No, primary products like de-husked grains, polished grains, and millet flour are not covered.
Is there an application fee?
Yes, ₹1,00,000 for Large Entities and ₹10,000 for MSMEs.
When is the incentive claim filing deadline?
Millet incentive claim filing for FY 2025-26 is open and closes on 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
How is the incentive paid?
Incentives are paid through Direct Bank Transfer to the applicant's account.