{"id":36613,"date":"2025-08-04T14:11:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36613"},"modified":"2025-08-04T14:11:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:41:30","slug":"pmksy-budget-allocation-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"PMKSY Budget Allocation 2025: Cabinet Approves \u20b96,520 Cr for Food Processing Infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#PMKSY_Budget_Allocation_2025_approved_by_Union_Cabinet_raises_the_total_outlay_to_%E2%82%B96520_crore_Learn_about_new_food_irradiation_units_NABL_food_testing_labs_and_exam-relevant_details_for_UPSC_SSC_and_banking_aspirants\" >PMKSY Budget Allocation 2025 approved by Union Cabinet raises the total outlay to \u20b96,520 crore. Learn about new food irradiation units, NABL food testing labs, and exam-relevant details for UPSC, SSC, and banking aspirants.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Expanded_Outlay_Boosts_Indias_Food_Processing_Ambitions\" >Expanded Outlay Boosts India\u2019s Food Processing Ambitions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Infrastructure_and_Safety_Investments\" >Infrastructure and Safety Investments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Expected_Capacity_and_Operational_Gains\" >Expected Capacity and Operational Gains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Strategic_Linkages_with_15th_Finance_Commission_Cycle\" >Strategic Linkages with 15th Finance Commission Cycle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Economic_and_Agrarian_Impact\" >Economic and Agrarian Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Strengthening_Food_Security_and_Farmer_Prosperity\" >Strengthening Food Security and Farmer Prosperity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Relevance_to_Syllabus_Across_Exams\" >Relevance to Syllabus Across Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Policy_Execution_and_Implications\" >Policy Execution and Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Launch_and_Evolution_of_PMKSY\" >Launch and Evolution of PMKSY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Extensions_and_Previous_Allocations\" >Extensions and Previous Allocations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Precedents_in_Government_Scheme_Scaling\" >Precedents in Government Scheme Scaling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_PMKSY_Allocation_Boost\" >Key Takeaways from PMKSY Allocation Boost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#FAQs_Additional_Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_Exam_Preparation\" >FAQs: Additional Frequently Asked Questions for Exam Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/pmksy-budget-allocation-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PMKSY_Budget_Allocation_2025_approved_by_Union_Cabinet_raises_the_total_outlay_to_%E2%82%B96520_crore_Learn_about_new_food_irradiation_units_NABL_food_testing_labs_and_exam-relevant_details_for_UPSC_SSC_and_banking_aspirants\"><\/span><strong>PMKSY Budget Allocation 2025<\/strong> approved by Union Cabinet raises the total outlay to \u20b96,520 crore. Learn about new food irradiation units, NABL food testing labs, and exam-relevant details for UPSC, SSC, and banking aspirants.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expanded_Outlay_Boosts_Indias_Food_Processing_Ambitions\"><\/span>Expanded Outlay Boosts India\u2019s Food Processing Ambitions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently approved an enhanced budget for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), raising its total outlay to \u20b96,520 crore. This includes an additional allocation of \u20b91,920 crore to be infused through fiscal year 2025-26 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infrastructure_and_Safety_Investments\"><\/span>Infrastructure and Safety Investments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately \u20b91,000 crore of the new funds will be directed toward establishing <strong>50 multi\u2011product food irradiation units<\/strong> under the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (ICCVAI) scheme. Another \u20b9920 crore will finance <strong>100 NABL\u2011accredited food testing laboratories<\/strong> under the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure (FSQAI) scheme <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expected_Capacity_and_Operational_Gains\"><\/span>Expected Capacity and Operational Gains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The irradiation units are projected to offer preservation capacity of <strong>20 to 30 lakh metric tonnes annually<\/strong>, depending on product type. These facilities help prolong shelf life, deter microbial spoilage, and reduce post-harvest losses. The labs will expedite compliance verification with domestic and export standards, thereby strengthening food safety protocols across the country <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Linkages_with_15th_Finance_Commission_Cycle\"><\/span>Strategic Linkages with 15th Finance Commission Cycle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This budget expansion is aligned with the government&#8217;s roadmap under the <strong>15th Finance Commission cycle (2021\u201322 to 2025\u201326)<\/strong>. It ensures completion of earlier commitments and accelerates agricultural value chain development via public\u2013private partnerships and targeted subsidies <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_and_Agrarian_Impact\"><\/span>Economic and Agrarian Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By introducing modern processing infrastructure and enhancing quality testing capabilities, the scheme aims to boost earnings for farmers and agro-entrepreneurs. It strengthens India\u2019s <strong>food processing exports<\/strong>, which have nearly <strong>doubled from USD\u202f5\u202fbillion to USD\u202f11\u202fbillion<\/strong>. The share of processed food in agri\u2011exports has risen from <strong>14% to 24%<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"PMKSY-budget-allocation-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/thumb\/msid-123019150,width-1200,height-900,resizemode-4,imgsize-104176\/cabinet-approves-rs-1920-crore-extra-budget-allocation-for-pmksy-scheme.jpg\" alt=\"PMKSY budget allocation 2025\" title=\"PMKSY budget allocation 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PMKSY budget allocation 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Food_Security_and_Farmer_Prosperity\"><\/span>Strengthening Food Security and Farmer Prosperity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This funding augmentation is pivotal for enhancing <strong>post-harvest infrastructure<\/strong>, reducing food wastage, and increasing farmers&#8217; income\u2014key themes for exams related to agriculture, rural development, and economic policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Syllabus_Across_Exams\"><\/span>Relevance to Syllabus Across Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision touches upon topics such as <strong>government schemes<\/strong>, <strong>agricultural value chains<\/strong>, <strong>food safety standards<\/strong>, and <strong>infrastructure-led rural development<\/strong>, making it relevant for SBI PO, Railway, Defence, and Civil Services prelims and mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Execution_and_Implications\"><\/span>Policy Execution and Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding how <strong>budget allocation<\/strong>, <strong>cabinet approvals<\/strong>, and <strong>scheme implementation<\/strong> work is essential for exam questions on governance and public administration. The PMKSY example shows how funding translates into infrastructure and socio-economic impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_and_Evolution_of_PMKSY\"><\/span>Launch and Evolution of PMKSY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Pradhan\u202fMantri\u202fKisan\u202fSampada\u202fYojana<\/strong> was initiated in 2017 to promote value addition and infrastructure in India\u2019s food processing sector. Originally funded at \u20b96,000 crore, it has seen annual extensions and revisions based on mid-term performance reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extensions_and_Previous_Allocations\"><\/span>Extensions and Previous Allocations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024\u201125, PMKSY was extended through 2025\u201126 with a core allocation of \u20b94,600 crore. This current top\u2011up of \u20b91,920 crore brings the scheme into maximal investment phase under the <strong>15th Finance Commission cycle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precedents_in_Government_Scheme_Scaling\"><\/span>Precedents in Government Scheme Scaling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar large-scale funding boosts have been given to flagship schemes such as <strong>PM-AASHA<\/strong>, <strong>National Food Security Mission<\/strong>, and state-level <strong>cold chain programmes<\/strong>, furthering national objectives on food processing, agri-exports, and rural employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_PMKSY_Allocation_Boost\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from PMKSY Allocation Boost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Cabinet increased PMKSY budget to \u20b96,520\u202fcrore, including \u20b91,920\u202fcrore fresh funds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>\u20b91,000\u202fcrore earmarked for 50 food irradiation units under ICCVAI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>\u20b9920\u202fcrore earmarked for 100 NABL-accredited food testing labs under FSQAI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Irradiation units may handle 20\u201330 lakh tonne capacity annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Processed food exports have grown from USD\u202f5\u202fbn to USD\u202f11\u202fbn; scheme supports further growth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PMKSY budget allocation 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Additional_Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_Exam_Preparation\"><\/span>FAQs: Additional Frequently Asked Questions for Exam Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the full form of NABL?<\/strong><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Which ministry implements PMKSY?<\/strong><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. What is the primary goal of PMKSY?<\/strong><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> To develop modern infrastructure for food processing and reduce post-harvest losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Under which Finance Commission cycle does the current allocation fall?<\/strong><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> 15th Finance Commission (2021\u201322 to 2025\u201326)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. How much has India\u2019s processed food exports increased under PMKSY?<\/strong><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> From USD 5 billion to USD 11 billion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. How many irradiation units are proposed under the new budget?<\/strong><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> 50 units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. How many food testing laboratories are planned to be established?<\/strong><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> 100 NABL-accredited labs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Which government body accredits food testing labs in India?<\/strong><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> NABL (under QCI \u2013 Quality Council of India)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. What is the estimated storage capacity of new irradiation units?<\/strong><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> 20 to 30 lakh metric tonnes per year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. 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