The Prime Minister’s Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme
The Prime Minister’s Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme aims to promote, formalize, and enhance the competitiveness of micro food processing units in India.
Benefits of PMFME
Financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh to micro food processing units for technology upgradation, infrastructure, and working capital.
Technology and quality management support to improve product standards.
Capacity building and skill development for entrepreneurs.
Market linkage support to access larger markets and increase sales.
Encourages formal registration and compliance, improving business credibility.
Boosts rural and urban entrepreneurship in the food processing sector.
eligibility criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Micro food processing units engaged in manufacturing, processing, preservation, packaging, or marketing of food products.
Individual entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups (SHGs), producer groups, cooperative societies, and private entities with unit size up to ₹2 crore investment.
Units must be registered and operating or in the process of registration.
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Documentation Required
Identity proof of the applicant (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID).
Address proof (utility bills, Aadhaar, passport).
Registration certificates (Udyam registration/Micro enterprise registration).
Project report or business plan.
Bank account details with a canceled cheque.
Licenses related to food processing (FSSAI license, GST registration, etc.).
Proof of ownership or lease agreement of the processing unit premises.
how it works
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Fill the form
Register and apply online at the official portal (www.kviconline.gov.in) by filling in your personal, educational, and project details along with uploading necessary documents.
Documents Submission
our application and documents are reviewed and verified by the sponsoring agency and District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) for eligibility and project feasibility.
sanction
Upon approval, the loan is sanctioned with appropriate subsidy credited as margin money, and the beneficiary’s contribution is determined.
Get a loan approval and Disbursal
The loan amount is disbursed by the bank to your account for business setup, after which you start repayment as per terms.