PMFME DPR Assistance for FPOs
By Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
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Quick Answer
PMFME pays FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives Rs 50,000 per case towards preparing a Detailed Project Report.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50,000
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this grant
Clause 6.3.1(vi) of the PMFME Scheme guidelines provides assistance of Rs 50,000 per case to FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
A bankable DPR is the gate every credit-linked component of PMFME sits behind, and getting one written by a competent consultant is a real upfront cost for a farmer producer organisation or a self-help group. This clause covers that cost so the group is not paying out of pocket before it knows whether the project will be sanctioned.
Eligibility
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Grant 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…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹50,000
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Your FPO, SHG or cooperative gets Rs 50,000 per case to have its Detailed Project Report prepared. That is the document a bank appraises before sanctioning the term loan that the scheme's credit-linked grant rides on, so this assistance removes the first cash barrier in the chain — you are not funding consultant fees yourself just to find out whether the project qualifies.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
The state nodal agency verifies the applicant group's registration and the DPR submitted before releasing the per-case assistance.
Application Process
- 1
Register the group
Enrol the FPO, SHG or cooperative under PMFME with the state nodal agency.
You - 2
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much assistance is given?
Rs 50,000 per case.
What does it cover?
The preparation of a Detailed Project Report.
Who is eligible?
FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives under the PMFME scheme.
Is it per organisation or per project?
The guidelines state Rs 50,000 per case.
Do I still need a bank loan?
The DPR assistance is separate; the capital components of PMFME are credit-linked and need a sanctioned loan.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- PMFME scheme achieves two-lakh unit target; likely to be extended beyond September 30 deadlinenewindianexpress.com · 2 months ago
Source: Google News aggregated
