Fortified rice, a staple food for millions, is increasingly gaining popularity due to its enhanced nutritional value, especially in regions where micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent. Starting a Fortified Rice Making Business involves sourcing raw rice, purchasing fortification equipment, and ensuring proper packaging. The costs of setting up a fortified rice production unit can be significant, but government financial assistance can ease this burden. By applying for government-backed subsidies, you can cover the costs of equipment, raw materials, and distribution infrastructure.
Government support programs can also help you meet the regulatory standards required for producing fortified rice, which must adhere to strict nutritional guidelines. These programs may assist you in enhancing your production capacity, scaling operations, and improving the nutritional quality of your rice. With the financial backing provided by these schemes, your fortified rice business can thrive, offering a high-quality, nutrient-rich product that appeals to health-conscious consumers and governments focused on public health nutrition.

To apply for the Food Processing Scheme, the following mandatory documents are required for new enterprises (Individuals/Firms) as outlined in the manual
1. PAN Card of concerned/all promoters.
2.Aadhaar Copy & Photo of all promoters/guarantors.
3. Address Proof: Any of the Officially Valid Documents (OVD) such as:
o Utility bill (not more than two months old) from any service provider (Electricity, telephone, post-paid mobile phone, piped gas, water bill).
o Property or Municipal tax paid receipt.
o Ration Card (Individual).
o Driving Licence
o Aadhaar Card.
o Voter ID Card.
4. Details of the site where the unit is to be established, including whether it is owned/rented/leased, along with proof (Lease/rent agreement should be for more than the loan repayment period).
5. Photocopy of Bank
6. Estimates and Quotation of all capital expenditure and machinery and equipment to be purchased. Statement/Bank Passbook for the last 6 months.
For existing enterprises with a turnover of less than 1 crore, similar documents are required, including PAN Card, Aadhaar, address proof, and site details.
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