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One District One Product (ODOP) - Central Component

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This profile has been independently compiled from official gazette notifications and verified web domains. Source Authority Link: odop.mofpi.gov.in Authority: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DPIIT) • State/Region: Central Scheme (All India) • Last Audited: 06 Sep 2026

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Central scheme providing branding, marketing, and GI registration support to identified ODOP products through e-marketplace integration and institutional capacity building.

Detailed Summary

Scheme Overview

The One District One Product (ODOP) Central Component is a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). It aims to convert identified district-specific products into branded, market-ready commodities by providing central financial and technical assistance.

Key Interventions

  • Branding & Marketing: Support for common branding, packaging design, and marketing collateral development for ODOP products.
  • E-Marketplace Onboarding: Facilitation of seller registration, cataloguing, and logistics integration on Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Amazon, Flipkart, and ONDC network.
  • GI Registration: Financial and legal assistance for Geographical Indication (GI) tag application and prosecution for eligible ODOP products.
  • Capacity Building: Training programs for FPOs, SHGs, and cooperatives on quality standards, food safety (FSSAI), and digital commerce.

Implementation Architecture

The scheme operates through State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) and District Export Promotion Committees (DEPCs). Financial assistance is released as grants-in-aid to State Governments or implementing agencies for approved project components, ensuring convergence with the PMFME scheme guidelines.

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Comparison Criteria Benefits
Key Benefits
  • Grant-in-aid up to ₹5 crore per district for common infrastructure (branding centers, testing labs, packaging units) under PMFME convergence.
  • 100% central assistance for GI registration legal fees, documentation, and prosecution costs for identified ODOP products.
  • Subsidy of 50% of eligible project cost (max ₹10 lakh per beneficiary) for individual micro-unit branding and packaging machinery under PMFME.
  • Full reimbursement of onboarding fees, cataloguing charges, and initial logistics costs for GeM, ONDC, Amazon, and Flipkart seller registration.
  • Financial support for participation in national/international trade fairs and buyer-seller meets (stall rent, travel, freight).
  • Assistance for FSSAI certification, HACCP, and ISO certification costs for ODOP producer groups.

Eligibility Criteria Profile

Comparison Criteria Eligibility
Minimum Age Limit 18 Years or above
Occupation Status Self-Employed
Domicile State All India (Central Scheme)

Application Process Guide

  1. Identify the notified ODOP product for the district via the ODOP portal (odop.mofpi.gov.in) or District Industries Centre (DIC).
  2. Prepare Detailed Project Report (DPR) as per PMFME/ODOP guidelines including cost estimates, timelines, and market strategy.
  3. Submit application online through the PMFME MIS portal (pmfme.mofpi.gov.in) or offline to the State Nodal Agency (SNA) / District Nodal Agency (DNA).
  4. District Level Committee (DLC) scrutinizes proposal for technical feasibility, financial viability, and adherence to ODOP guidelines.
  5. State Level Approval Committee (SLAC) recommends eligible proposals to MoFPI for central component funding release.
  6. Upon sanction, funds released to SNA/Implementing Agency via PFMS; beneficiary executes project and submits Utilization Certificate (UC) and completion report.

Common FAQs regarding this Yojana

The ODOP Central Component is not a standalone scheme; it is a dedicated vertical under the centrally sponsored Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, operated by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).

No. Benefits under the ODOP Central Component are strictly restricted to enterprises manufacturing or processing the specific product officially notified as 'One District One Product' for that particular district by the State Government and approved by MoFPI.

For common infrastructure (branding centers, testing labs, etc.), the Central Government provides grants-in-aid up to ₹5 crore per district. The funding is released to the State Government/Implementing Agency in installments based on project milestones and Utilization Certificates.

The scheme provides 100% financial assistance for engaging legal counsel, preparing documentation, filing fees, and prosecution costs for GI applications filed with the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai, for products identified under the ODOP list.

The DEPC, chaired by the District Collector/Magistrate, acts as the District Level Committee (DLC) for ODOP. It is responsible for identifying potential beneficiaries, verifying the authenticity of the ODOP product linkage, scrutinizing DPRs, and forwarding recommended proposals to the State Level Approval Committee (SLAC).

Yes, existing micro food processing units producing the notified ODOP product are eligible for credit-linked capital subsidy (50% of eligible cost, max ₹10 lakh) for branding and packaging machinery upgradation under the PMFME scheme's individual unit component, provided they meet Udyam and FSSAI requirements.