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Uttar Pradesh Food Policy

Ensuring Food Security & Promoting Food Processing Industry

The Uttar Pradesh Government is implementing several policies and schemes to promote food security and food processing industry. This includes ration distribution under National Food Security Act (NFSA), Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), Take Home Ration (THR) and other schemes.

Additionally, the state has implemented Food Processing Industry Policy 2022 and 2023, under which comprehensive incentives are being provided to investors, MSMEs, FPOs and farmers.

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Food Security Policy

1.1 Elimination of District-wise Quota

Quota System Removed

State government has eliminated district-wise quota system under NFSA

Increased Coverage

More eligible families will benefit from ration cards and food security

Regional Coverage

90% coverage in Bundelkhand and 85% in Eastern UP increased

1.2 Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

Antyodaya Families

35 kg grains per family per month

Priority Households (PHH)

5 kg per person per month

Free Ration

Free ration facility under this central government scheme

1.3 Take Home Ration (THR) Scheme

Nutrition Support

Approximately 70 lakh people receiving nutrition assistance

Target Beneficiaries

Take-home nutritious ration for children and women

Global Recognition

Presented as model program in World Food Programme

1.4 Ration Card Coverage Statistics

3.18 Cr

PHH Cards Issued

40.91 L

Antyodaya Cards

15 Cr

Total Beneficiaries

100%

Aadhaar-linked Distribution

1.5 'Shri Anna' (Millet Promotion) Scheme

Millet Promotion

Promoting millet crops like Jowar, Bajra, Kodo, Sawa in 47 districts

Farmer Income

Increased income for small and marginal farmers

Nutrition Security

Ensuring availability of nutritious grains in the state

Food Processing Industry Policy

2.1 UP Food Processing Industry Policy 2023

New Units

35% capital subsidy, maximum ₹5 crore

Expansion/Modernization

25% subsidy, maximum ₹1 crore

Cold Chain Infrastructure

35% subsidy, maximum ₹10 crore

MSMEs & Startups

50% assistance in certification and marketing

Additional Benefits

Additional 10% subsidy for Purvanchal and Bundelkhand regions
Land-related incentives: Stamp duty exemption, CLU and development charges relief
Solar power plant subsidies
Market fee and stamp duty exemptions

2.2 Investment & Progress

₹4,000+ Cr

Investment Attracted

₹85 Cr

Grant Allocated 2024-25

Units Benefited

↑

Farmer Income Growth

2.3 Bakery Capital of India Proposal

Vision

Make UP "Bakery Capital of India"

Infrastructure

Modern food processing clusters in every district

Ease of Business

Single-window clearance and simplified utilities

Summary

Key Focus Areas

Uttar Pradesh Government's food policy is divided into two main parts:

Food Security Schemes - Aimed at providing affordable and nutritious ration to the general public
Food Processing Industry Policies - Aimed at attracting investment, increasing farmers' income and encouraging MSMEs and FPOs

These policies will promote employment, farmers' income and industrial development in the state.