- Maximum benefit
- 25–45% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹2–6 Crore by scheme and area
- Who can apply
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises, for specific activities only
- Status
- Open; current term ends 28 May 2031
Is Agri & Food Processing 2026 open? Key facts at a glance
Agri & Food Processing 2026 (Haryana): 25–45% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹2–6 Crore by scheme and area.
Last verified: 26 Oct 2026. How we check our information
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Level | Haryana State scheme |
| Type of benefit | Capital Investment Subsidy + Grant-in-aid |
| Maximum benefit | 25–45% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹2–6 Crore by scheme and area |
| Project cost range | Any |
| Who can apply | Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Manufacturing, Service). Only for: Only agri and food processing units, agricultural co-operatives, FPOs/FPCs and ancillary units such as food packaging. The Annexure I negative list (packaged drinking water, farming itself, plain shelling, grading or polishing of rice, wheat and pulses, and plain flour, suji or maida) is excluded from the unit, linkage, cold-chain, R&D and primary-processing schemes. |
| Implementing agency | Directorate of MSME, Haryana (Industries & Commerce Department) |
| Official notification | Read the notification (PDF) · notified 29 May 2026 |
| Also read from | Copy on msme.haryana.gov.in (PDF) |
| Current term ends | 28 May 2031 |
| Last verified | 26 Oct 2026 · How we check |
What is Agri & Food Processing 2026?
Notified on 29 May 2026 (Haryana Govt. Gazette Extraordinary No. 82-2026/Ext, notification No. 02/02/2026-1IB-II) in supersession of the Haryana Agri-Business and Food Processing Policy 2018, effective for five years from notification.
It covers enterprises in agriculture and allied sectors, including horticulture, dairy, poultry, fisheries, livestock and millets: agri and food processing units, agricultural co-operatives, FPOs, FPCs and ancillary units such as food packaging.
New units that start commercial production during the policy period are eligible, and an existing unit qualifies for expansion, diversification or modernisation at the same location with additional Fixed Capital Investment of at least 50% of its current FCI, completed within 18 months.
Rates depend on the area category (Prime/Focus, Sub-Prime, Intermediate, Core) defined in the policy. Creation/Expansion/Diversification of Agri and Food Processing Units Scheme (4.1): 25% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹2 Crore in Core and Intermediate Areas and ₹4 Crore in Sub-Prime and Prime/Focus Areas.
Backward and Forward Linkages Scheme (4.2): 35%, up to ₹3 Crore (Core), ₹3.5 Crore (Intermediate), ₹4.5 Crore (Sub-Prime) or ₹5 Crore (Prime/Focus).
Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme (4.3): 35% up to ₹4 Crore in Intermediate, 40% up to ₹5 Crore in Sub-Prime and 45% up to ₹6 Crore in Prime/Focus Areas. R&D/Incubation Centre (4.4, recognised by NIFTEM/DSIR or equivalent, at most five applications): 45% up to ₹5 Crore.
Food testing and calibration labs (4.5, NABL/FSSAI recognised): 45% up to ₹2.5 Crore. Primary Processing and Packaging Centres in rural areas (4.6): 45% up to ₹2 Crore.
Temperature-controlled storage (4.7): 40%, up to ₹2.5 Crore in Core/Intermediate and ₹4 Crore in Sub-Prime/Prime/Focus Areas; reefer vehicles: 35% up to ₹30 lakh a vehicle, at most two vehicles, EV-only in Core Areas. Food waste processing (4.9): 45% up to ₹2 Crore.
Smart Food Packaging (4.11): 45% up to ₹1 Crore in Core/Intermediate and ₹2 Crore in Sub-Prime/Prime/Focus Areas. Women, SC, Divyang, Transgender and Ex-Servicemen entrepreneurs, 100% Export Oriented Units and joint ventures with a foreign investor get 5% extra under each of these schemes.
New and expansion projects approved under PMFME (individual and group categories) after the policy was notified get a 15% State top-up on the 35% Central subsidy, with the total capped at 50% of project cost (4.10).
Developers of Mini Food Parks in Intermediate, Sub-Prime and Prime/Focus Areas get 45% of project cost (excluding land) up to ₹5, ₹10 or ₹15 Crore for parks of at least 5, 10 or 15 acres with at least 3, 5 or 8 units (4.8).
Eligible capital expenditure excludes land, captive renewable energy plants, effluent treatment and pollution-control equipment (claimable under other State or Central schemes), working capital, pre-operative expenses and know-how costs.
Official notification (PDF) · notified 29 May 2026
What are the key benefits of Agri & Food Processing 2026?
- Agri and food processing units (new, expansion or diversification): 25% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹2 crore in Core and Intermediate Areas and ₹4 crore in Sub-Prime and Prime/Focus Areas.
- Projects with backward and forward linkages (aggregation, grading, pack-houses, milk chilling, distribution): 35%, up to ₹3–5 crore by area.
- Integrated cold chain and value-addition units (IQF, blast freezers, freeze drying and similar): 35–45%, up to ₹4–6 crore (Intermediate, Sub-Prime and Prime/Focus Areas).
- Cold storage, CA/MA rooms and ripening chambers: 40%, up to ₹2.5 crore or ₹4 crore by area; reefer vehicles: 35% up to ₹30 lakh each, for at most two.
- 45% grants for R&D/incubation centres (up to ₹5 crore), testing labs (₹2.5 crore), rural primary processing and packaging centres (₹2 crore), food waste processing (₹2 crore) and smart food packaging (₹1–2 crore).
- 5% extra for women, SC, Divyang, transgender and ex-servicemen entrepreneurs, 100% EOUs and joint ventures with a foreign investor; a 15% State top-up for projects approved under PMFME after notification (total up to 50%).
What could a unit get under Agri & Food Processing 2026?
The ceiling the scheme sets. What a particular unit receives depends on its project cost, location and the conditions on this page, so no rupee figure is worked out here.
Up to the scheme’s limits: 25–45% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹2–6 Crore by scheme and area
Illustrative only: this is the scheme’s maximum, not an estimate for your unit. Source: Haryana Agri-Business & Food Processing Policy 2026 — Haryana Govt. Gazette (Extra.) No. 82-2026/Ext, 29 May 2026 (notification No. 02/02/2026-1IB-II).
Who can apply for Agri & Food Processing 2026?
- Agri and food processing units, agricultural co-operatives, FPOs, FPCs and ancillary units such as food packaging, in agriculture and allied sectors (horticulture, dairy, poultry, fisheries, livestock, millets).
- New units starting commercial production during the policy period; existing units expanding at the same location with additional FCI of at least 50% of current FCI, completed within 18 months.
- Not for the Annexure I negative list: packaged drinking water, farming itself, plain shelling/grading/polishing of rice, wheat and pulses, and plain flour, suji or maida (value-added products from them are eligible).
- The rate and ceiling depend on the area category of the location (Prime/Focus, Sub-Prime, Intermediate or Core).
Eligible business types
MSME categories covered
Eligible industries
How do I apply for Agri & Food Processing 2026?
- The policy is administered by the Directorate of MSME, Haryana (Panchkula). The notified text does not set out the application route or a deadline: confirm the claim procedure with the Directorate before you commit expenditure.
- Keep the project report, expenditure records and the first sale invoice: the eligible capital expenditure counts only during the policy period, up to one year after commercial production starts.
Which documents are needed for Agri & Food Processing 2026?
- Udyam Registration (for MSMEs)
- GSTIN
- Detailed Project Report
- CA-certified eligible capital expenditure
- Land or lease documents establishing the area category
- FSSAI licence
- Machinery quotations and invoices
- First sale invoice (date of commencement of commercial production)
Can Agri & Food Processing 2026 be combined with other schemes?
This scheme can be combined with the following for higher total benefits:
Why are Agri & Food Processing 2026 applications rejected?
- Activity on the Annexure I negative list (e.g. plain milling of flour or grading of grain)
- Farming activity rather than processing
- Expansion with additional FCI below 50% of current FCI, or not completed within 18 months
- Land, captive renewable energy or ETP cost included in eligible capital expenditure
- Commercial production started outside the policy period
Subsidy Setu's DPR preparation process addresses all common rejection points before filing.
Frequently asked questions about Agri & Food Processing 2026
- Is Agri & Food Processing 2026 open?
- Yes. The current term runs until 28 May 2031. Status last verified: 26 Oct 2026.
- Who can apply for Agri & Food Processing 2026?
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Manufacturing, Service). Only for: Only agri and food processing units, agricultural co-operatives, FPOs/FPCs and ancillary units such as food packaging. The Annexure I negative list (packaged drinking water, farming itself, plain shelling, grading or polishing of rice, wheat and pulses, and plain flour, suji or maida) is excluded from the unit, linkage, cold-chain, R&D and primary-processing schemes.
- What is the maximum benefit under Agri & Food Processing 2026?
- 25–45% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹2–6 Crore by scheme and area.
- How do I apply for Agri & Food Processing 2026?
- 1. The policy is administered by the Directorate of MSME, Haryana (Panchkula). The notified text does not set out the application route or a deadline: confirm the claim procedure with the Directorate before you commit expenditure. 2. Keep the project report, expenditure records and the first sale invoice: the eligible capital expenditure counts only during the policy period, up to one year after commercial production starts.
- Until when can I apply for Agri & Food Processing 2026?
- The current term runs until 28 May 2031. Projects must usually be registered or commence within the term; check the cut-off before you rely on it.
Guides on Agri & Food Processing 2026
- Food Processing Subsidy in Haryana After PMFME: The Agri-Business & Food Processing Policy 2026
- PMFME Scheme in 2026: Term Ended 30 September — What the 35% Subsidy Covered and Where It Stands
- Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2026: Who It Covers, What It Pays and How to Apply
- PMEGP vs CGTMSE vs MUDRA: Which Central Scheme Fits Your MSME?
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Which earlier or closed schemes are linked to Agri & Food Processing 2026?
These schemes are not open to new applications. Their pages stay online so you can see what changed and what replaced them.
- PM Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises: Awaiting extension, since 30 September 2026
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