Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME)

About the programme

The Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme improves the competitiveness and formalization of micro food-processing enterprises. It provides financial, technical, training, infrastructure, branding and marketing support using the One District One Product approach.

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pmfme.mofpi.gov.in

Benefits

• Credit-linked capital subsidy of 35% of eligible project cost, with maximum assistance of ₹10 lakh per individual or eligible micro unit.
• Seed capital support of ₹40,000 per eligible SHG member engaged in food processing, subject to applicable limits.
• Credit-linked capital subsidy of 35% for eligible common infrastructure, with maximum assistance of ₹3 crore.
• Support to FPOs, FPCs, SHGs, cooperatives and eligible Government agencies.
• Branding and marketing assistance of up to 50% of eligible expenditure, subject to guidelines.
• Capacity-building, entrepreneurship training and technical assistance.
• Support for incubation centres, testing, packaging and common processing facilities.
• One District One Product-based input procurement, common services and marketing benefits.
• Priority and outreach support for women, SC/ST applicants, SHGs and enterprises in eligible districts.

Eligibility

• Existing or eligible new micro food-processing enterprises, subject to applicable modified guidelines.
• Individuals, proprietorships, partnerships, FPOs, FPCs, NGOs, cooperatives, SHGs and eligible private companies may apply under the appropriate component.
• The enterprise should undertake an eligible food-processing activity.
• The applicant should make the prescribed beneficiary contribution and obtain bank finance for a credit-linked component.
• ODOP proposals receive preference, although eligible non-ODOP activities may be considered according to current guidelines.
• FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives and Government agencies may apply for eligible group or common-infrastructure assistance.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official PMFME portal.
2. Select the applicable application category, such as individual, group or common infrastructure.
3. Register using the applicant’s name, mobile number, email address, State and district.
4. Complete the applicant, enterprise, product, ODOP, project-cost, bank and employment details.
5. Prepare and upload the Detailed Project Report and supporting documents.
6. Submit the application online.
7. The application is examined with assistance from the District Resource Person and relevant State authorities.
8. The proposal is forwarded to the selected bank for appraisal in credit-linked cases.
9. After loan sanction and fulfilment of beneficiary-contribution requirements, the applicable subsidy is processed according to scheme guidelines.

Documents

The checklist varies by applicant category. It may include Aadhaar, PAN, photograph, address proof, bank details and cancelled cheque, enterprise-registration documents, Udyam Registration, FSSAI registration or license, land or premises records, machinery quotations, Detailed Project Report, existing-unit records, constitution documents, partnership deed or incorporation certificate, SHG/FPO/cooperative registration, board resolution, member list, financial statements, category certificate where applicable and other documents requested through the portal or by the financing bank.

FAQ

Beneficiary:

As mentioned above

Benefits:

Credit-linked capital subsidy of 35% for eligible micro food-processing units and common infrastructure, along with seed capital, branding, training and incubation support.