{"id":28286,"date":"2025-11-26T17:36:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T12:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=28286"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T04:37:56","slug":"pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"PMFME Scheme 2026 Transforming India\u2019s Food Processing Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>PMFME Scheme<\/strong>: There have been major changes within the micro food processing sector in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To legitimize the operation of 2 lakh micro food processing units until 2025-2026, the PMFME scheme was as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The scheme was created by MoFPI in 2020, and currently has a fund of 10,000 crores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, it is certainly a major achievement for this sector to have transferred from unstructured and unorganized peripheral status to a reputable and marketable structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme is providing more power to these micro units as they are able to increase their productivity, gain better brand recognition and improved market access on a domestic and global scale.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white 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:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Current_Scenario_Micro_Food_Sector_in_India\" >Current Scenario: Micro Food Sector in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#PMFME_Scheme_Objectives\" >PMFME Scheme Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Key_Provisions_How_PMFME_Empowers_Entrepreneurs\" >Key Provisions: How PMFME Empowers Entrepreneurs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#For_Individual_Micro_Units\" >For Individual Micro Units<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#For_Common_Infrastructure_Projects\" >For Common Infrastructure Projects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#ODOP_Approach_A_Catalyst_for_Localized_Growth\" >ODOP Approach: A Catalyst for Localized Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#How_the_PMFME_Scheme_Supports_New_Startups_and_Entrepreneurs\" >How the PMFME Scheme Supports New Startups and Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#NPCS_Contribution_Supporting_Business_Development\" >NPCS Contribution: Supporting Business Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Some_of_the_Business_Opportunities_Available_Through_the_PMFME_Scheme\" >Some of the Business Opportunities Available Through the PMFME Scheme<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Ready_to_Eat_Millet_Products\" >Ready to Eat Millet Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Nut_and_Seed_Processing\" >Nut and Seed Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Regional_Snack_Specialties\" >Regional Snack Specialties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Fruit_Pulp_and_Juice_Concentrates\" >Fruit Pulp and Juice Concentrates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Dairy_Micro-Processing\" >Dairy Micro-Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Herbal_and_Functional_Beverages\" >Herbal and Functional Beverages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Bakery_and_Confectionery_Upgradation\" >Bakery and Confectionery Upgradation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Promotional_Activities_and_Success_Stories\" >Promotional Activities and Success Stories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Entrepreneurs_%E2%80%93_Models_to_Imitate\" >Entrepreneurs \u2013 Models to Imitate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Entrepreneurs_%E2%80%93_Actionable_Guidance\" >Entrepreneurs \u2013 Actionable Guidance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#Conclusion_%E2%80%93_The_Future_of_Indias_Micro_Food_EnterprisesPMFME_Scheme\" >Conclusion \u2013 The Future of India\u2019s Micro Food Enterprises(PMFME Scheme)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pmfme-scheme-2026-transforming-indias-food-processing-sector\/#FAQS-PMFME_Scheme\" >FAQS-PMFME Scheme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"current-scenario-micro-food-sector-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Scenario_Micro_Food_Sector_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Current Scenario: Micro Food Sector in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The most important aspect of this industry is the numerous unorganized micro units within the food processing sector. PMFME seeks to incorporate these unorganized units as players in the structured supply chains of the food processing industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, approximately 74% of food processing businesses are in the unorganized sector, and most of these businesses remain unregistered. Of the units that are registered, many of them are still unproductive, and have little to no brand recognition, and low access to financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the scheme, micro units are provided a subsidized loan of 10 lakh rupees, and the scheme covers 35% of the total cost of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read Our Project Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/project-reports\/\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pmfme-scheme-objectives\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PMFME_Scheme_Objectives\"><\/span><strong>PMFME Scheme Objectives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The scheme aims to achieve five main objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging micro entrepreneurs, self-help groups (SHGs), farmer producer organizations (FPO), and cooperatives. Improved branding and marketing leads to better organized supply chain integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>200,000 informal units are targeted to be transitioned to the formal sector. Common facilities such as laboratories, packaging, and storage, and incubation centers are also provided. Other focuses include research, training, and strengthening the institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-provisions-how-pmfme-empowers-entrepreneurs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Provisions_How_PMFME_Empowers_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span><strong>Key Provisions: How PMFME Empowers Entrepreneurs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-individual-micro-units\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Individual_Micro_Units\"><\/span><strong>For Individual Micro Units<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The PMFME scheme covers individual micro units and entrepreneurs, including sole proprietorships, partnership firms, cooperatives, FPOs, NGOs, private limited companies, and a 35 percent capital subsidy is also provided, while the beneficiary must cover 10 percent of the project cost, and the remainder must be financed by a bank loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the scheme covers expenses incurred for the acquisition of plant and machinery, as well as construction and marketing expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/list-of-55-profitable-business-ideas-for-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-msme\">List of 55 Profitable Business Ideas for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSME)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-common-infrastructure-projects\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Common_Infrastructure_Projects\"><\/span><strong>For Common Infrastructure Projects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Support for Common infrastructure projects goes to FPOs, SHGs, producer companies, government and allied bodies, and cooperatives. The cap for subsidy is 3 million rupees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, projects granted also get a 35% subsidy. Other facilities by the government include cold chains, value chain development, incubation centers, and shared infrastructures.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"odop-approach-a-catalyst-for-localized-growth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ODOP_Approach_A_Catalyst_for_Localized_Growth\"><\/span>ODOP Approach: A Catalyst for Localized Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Each district picks a particular product, for example, a fruit, a traditional food, a grain, a minor forest product, or a local snack, which aligns to the district&#8217;s resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialization under the ODOP program creates a greater focus on specialization and lowers the cost of raw materials. The program also provides a marketing and branding supply chain throughout the region and creates new opportunities by integrating existing demand in the marketplace, instead of new market development.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66eb1300-2e92-45a9-a2bd-f6f1720f72b6_11zon-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"PMFME Scheme\" class=\"wp-image-28320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66eb1300-2e92-45a9-a2bd-f6f1720f72b6_11zon-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66eb1300-2e92-45a9-a2bd-f6f1720f72b6_11zon-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66eb1300-2e92-45a9-a2bd-f6f1720f72b6_11zon-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66eb1300-2e92-45a9-a2bd-f6f1720f72b6_11zon-512x768.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66eb1300-2e92-45a9-a2bd-f6f1720f72b6_11zon-920x1380.webp 920w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/66eb1300-2e92-45a9-a2bd-f6f1720f72b6_11zon.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-the-pmfme-scheme-supports-new-startups-and-entrepreneurs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_PMFME_Scheme_Supports_New_Startups_and_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span>How the PMFME Scheme Supports New Startups and Entrepreneurs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>New entrepreneurs are supported by the PMFME scheme through decreased out-of-pocket investment owing to government grants and subsidized bank loans. To first-time entrepreneurs, the scheme provides skill training development, mentoring, business incubation, and hands-on training, which are critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, improved product packaging and market accessibility are marketing and branding supports for new micro enterprises. Accessibility throughout the application and approval stages is taken to enhance transparency through a digital Transparency through a digital online MIS portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blog-description\/14460\/how%2Bto%2Bstart%2Ba%2Bmanufacturing%2Bbusiness%2Bof%2Bsilica%2Bfrom%2Brice%2Bhusk%2Bash\">How to Start a Manufacturing Business of Silica from Rice Husk Ash<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"npcs-contribution-supporting-business-development\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NPCS_Contribution_Supporting_Business_Development\"><\/span><strong>NPCS Contribution: Supporting Business Development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>NPCS provides specialized services to entrepreneurs who intend to apply to the PMFME scheme. The team at NPCS provides assistance in the preparation of the Market Research and Techno-Economic DPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NPCS DPR includes process flow diagrams, suggested machinery and raw material inputs, market demand, and detailed financial analyses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of NPCS, entrepreneurs are able to prepare bankable DPR documents, obtain financing, and grow the food processing parts of their enterprises with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"some-of-the-business-opportunities-available-through-the-pmfme-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_of_the_Business_Opportunities_Available_Through_the_PMFME_Scheme\"><\/span>Some of the Business Opportunities Available Through the PMFME Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ready-to-eat-millet-products\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Eat_Millet_Products\"><\/span>Ready to Eat Millet Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>New, small, micro, food processing enterprises can produce breakfast meal kits, snack bars, and gluten-free pasta that are made with locally milled millets of superior quality. This type of product is easily marketable.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nut-and-seed-processing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nut_and_Seed_Processing\"><\/span>Nut and Seed Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If the district has ODOP products like cashew nuts and sesame seeds, it can set up a roasting and nut butter making business. Domestically owned brands can help fill the market gap with nut butters serving the plant-based food market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-formalisation-of-micro-food-processing-enterprises-pmfme-scheme\">Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regional-snack-specialties\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Snack_Specialties\"><\/span>Regional Snack Specialties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Khakra, banana chips, and papad are examples of snacks that can be made and marketed in a hygienic manner. These snacks can also be sold in retail and online and are perfect for the business.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fruit-pulp-and-juice-concentrates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit_Pulp_and_Juice_Concentrates\"><\/span>Fruit Pulp and Juice Concentrates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>There is no need to source concentrated juices from abroad. Juice concentrate imports can easily be replaced by the sales from mango, litchi, and pineapple pulp from domestic drink manufacturers and drink exporters.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dairy-microprocessing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dairy_Micro-Processing\"><\/span>Dairy Micro-Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Demand for fresh dairy products is high in urban markets, and micro units can capitalize on this by selling products like fresh paneer, ghee, and flavored milk.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"herbal-and-functional-beverages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Herbal_and_Functional_Beverages\"><\/span>Herbal and Functional Beverages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Entrepreneurs can make natural tonics, herbal teas, and kombucha using local products to create energizing and unique beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read Our Book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/kerala-india-business-industrial-directory-database-list-companies-small-medium-enterprises-sme-industries-xlsx-excel-format-4th-edition\/zb,,18ba9,a,5d,0,a\/index.html\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bakery-and-confectionery-upgradation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bakery_and_Confectionery_Upgradation\"><\/span>Bakery and Confectionery Upgradation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Aging businesses in baking can now take advantage of PMFME subsidies and upgrade to new facilities. Newer facilities can support the production of high-quality varieties of cookies and chocolates, and breads.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"promotional-activities-and-success-stories\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotional_Activities_and_Success_Stories\"><\/span>Promotional Activities and Success Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Reports have distributed 33 e-newsletters to over 700,000 stakeholders. The 111 documented microentrepreneur success stories workshops and documented events and campaigns showcase the events and campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"entrepreneurs-models-to-imitate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entrepreneurs_%E2%80%93_Models_to_Imitate\"><\/span>Entrepreneurs \u2013 Models to Imitate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Micro enterprises can take brand building lessons from Haldiram\u2019s, LT Foods, Marico, and ITC Foods, and other small businesses to exemplify the potential of powerful branding and supply chain. These brands have become the micro enterprises benchmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"entrepreneurs-actionable-guidance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entrepreneurs_%E2%80%93_Actionable_Guidance\"><\/span>Entrepreneurs \u2013 Actionable Guidance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Using NPCS, start developing a draft project report (DPR) for your district\u2019s \u2018One District One Product\u2019 (ODOP) initiative and take advantage of state support in conjunction with a PMFME 35% subsidy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early investment in branding and packaging, which is critical, can be done with the help of technical skills obtained at incubation centers. It would also be advisable to develop digital and export skills, since global buyers often prefer sustainable packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Find the Best Idea for Yourself With our<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Startup Selector Tool<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-the-future-of-indias-micro-food-enterprisespmfme-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_%E2%80%93_The_Future_of_Indias_Micro_Food_EnterprisesPMFME_Scheme\"><\/span>Conclusion \u2013 The Future of India\u2019s Micro Food Enterprises(<strong>PMFME Scheme)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The PMFME scheme is certainly a disruptive innovation. It has the potential to organize and grow the informal sector in India exponentially. It seeks to formalize 200,000 micro food processing businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These micro enterprises can leverage MoFPI and NPCS support to easily access national and international markets. 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