PMFME — PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises
By Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
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Quick Answer
35% capital subsidy up to ₹10 lakh for micro food processing units under ODOP
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this subsidy
35% credit-linked capital subsidy (ceiling ₹10 lakh) for individual micro food-processing units upgrading/setting up. Additional support: branding & marketing grant up to ₹50,000 for SHGs; common infrastructure grant for FPOs/cooperatives; DPR and handholding by District Resource Persons. ODOP (One District One Product) approach.
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Subsidy providers
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is a Government of India ministry based at Panchasheel Bhavan, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi. It runs and funds schemes for the food-processing sector: subsidies and grants for micro units and producer groups, a…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹10 Lakhs
What You Get
PMFME provides a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy capped at ₹10 lakh per individual micro unit for upgrading or setting up food processing facilities. SHGs can additionally avail a branding and marketing grant of up to ₹50,000. FPOs and cooperatives are eligible for common infrastructure grants. The scheme also funds free project report (DPR) preparation and handholding by District Resource Persons. No equity is taken and the subsidy portion is non-repayable — it is adjusted against the borrower's term loan, directly reducing the principal outstanding.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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Obtain free Udyam Registration at udyamregistration.gov.in.
Obtain free Udyam Registration at udyamregistration.gov.in.
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How to apply
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Line up your documents
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PMFME?
The PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme offers a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy (maximum ₹10 lakh) to micro food-processing units for upgrading or setting up facilities, following the One District One Product (ODOP) approach.
Who is eligible?
Individual micro food-processing enterprises (existing or new), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), cooperatives, and producer groups. Priority is given to ODOP products of the district.
What is the maximum subsidy?
Individual units can receive up to ₹10 lakh (35% of eligible project cost) as a capital subsidy. SHGs can additionally get a branding and marketing grant of up to ₹50,000.
What does credit-linked mean?
The subsidy is credit-linked — you first need a term loan sanctioned by a bank or NBFC, and the 35% subsidy is then applied against your bank loan, reducing your outstanding principal.
Is equity taken?
No equity is taken. The benefit is a non-repayable government subsidy linked to your bank loan for capital investment.
How do I apply?
Apply on the PMFME portal at pmfme.mofpi.gov.in. You will need Udyam Registration, an ODOP-aligned project proposal, and a bank sanction letter. District Resource Persons (DRPs) provide free handholding support.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- PMFME financial assistance disbursed to remaining SHG members on PM’s birthdayimphaltimes.com · 3 weeks ago
- Manipur CM distributes PMFME subsidies to 2,835 beneficiaries on PM Modi's birthdaybignewsnetwork.com · 3 weeks ago
- Manipur CM Distributes PMFME Assistance to 2,835 Beneficiaries in Imphal on PM Modi’s 76th Birthdaynortheasttoday.in · 3 weeks ago
- Manipur CM distributes PMFME subsidies to 2,835 beneficiaries on PM Modi's birthdayaninews.in · 3 weeks ago
- Nagaland bags multiple awards under PMFME Schemenagalandpost.com · last month
- From Bihar's makhana to Rajasthan's jamun and Maharashtra's tofu, PMFME Bazaar showcases India's grassroots food entrepreneursddindia.co.in · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
