Support for millet processing under Shree Anna

Yes, value addition is a central theme of the millet push under Shree Anna, and there is support, though much of it for processing equipment and units flows through linked schemes rather than one single window. The national millet mission focuses on promoting millet production, consumption, awareness, recipes, branding and market linkage, with special help often routed through FPOs, startups and self help groups. For the actual processing unit, a dehuller, grader and packing line, the most direct funding is usually PMFME for a micro food processing unit and FPO or startup support, where you get a credit linked subsidy on the equipment. So a practical plan is: use the millet mission and your state millet programme for variety, awareness, branding and buyer linkage, and apply under PMFME, or through your FPO, for the processing machinery subsidy. Start by asking your district agriculture or horticulture office and KVK what millet specific support and processing schemes are open in your state, and check the PMFME portal for the food processing subsidy. Confirm current components and subsidy levels before buying machinery, since these are revised.