Industry Overview: Bajra, or pearl millet, is a highly nutritious cereal grain that is grown extensively in regions with arid and semi-arid climates. It is considered a staple in many parts of India and Africa due to its drought-resistant properties and rich nutrient content. Bajra cleaning and processing is an essential step to ensure that the grains are free from impurities and are ready for further processing into food products.
Scalability & Profitability: The scalability of the Bajra cleaning and processing business is robust, especially with the growing demand for millet-based products as part of the rising
health food trends. Profitability is expected to increase as consumers opt for
gluten-free,
high-protein alternatives, creating a broad market for processed Bajra products.
Government Subsidy Schemes:
- Subsidy Department: Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
- Capacity: Up to 100 tons per day
- Subsidy Amount: Up to 40% of machinery and processing costs, with an additional 10% for automation technologies.
- Eligibility Criteria: Must have FSSAI certification and adhere to food safety regulations.
- Documents Checklist: GST registration, FSSAI license, environmental clearance, and business registration.
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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