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PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME): 35% Capital Subsidy
पीएम फॉर्मलाइजेशन ऑफ माइक्रो फूड प्रोसेसिंग (35% क्रेडिट सब्सिडी)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
PMFME assists unorganized rural micro-food enterprises with a 35% capital subsidy, enabling farmers and SHGs to package, brand, and sell value-added food products directly to urban markets.
Max Subsidy Cap
Up to ₹10,00,000 per processing enterprise
Small/Marginal Share
35% capital subsidy (Farmer equity 10%, Bank loan 55%)
Funding Pattern
60% Central : 40% State
Toll-Free Helpline
1800-111-555
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | 35% capital subsidy (Farmer equity 10%, Bank loan 55%) |
| Women Farmers | 35% subsidy + Seed capital grant of ₹40,000 per SHG member |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 35% capital subsidy with dedicated district targets |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | 35% credit-linked subsidy up to ₹10 Lakhs |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Individual agri-entrepreneurs, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), SHGs, and producer cooperatives.
- Existing or newly planned micro food processing enterprise (One District One Product - ODOP prioritized).
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Contact assigned District Resource Person (DRP) or register on pmfme.mofpi.gov.in.
- 2Select One District One Product (ODOP) or non-ODOP crop processing activity.
- 3Upload DPR and submit application online to preferred lending bank.
- 4Bank sanctions loan; MoFPI credits 35% subsidy into beneficiary’s Subsidy Reserve Fund (SRF) account.
Required Documents Checklist
Aadhaar, PAN, and Udyam MSME Registration
Detailed Project Report (DPR) with machine quotations
Bank account statements of past 6 months
Food Safety (FSSAI) license or intent letter
Direct Application Link
PMFME MoFPI National Portal
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 1800-111-555
Top Farmer Benefits
- Helps farmers add value to raw harvest (e.g. turning tomatoes into paste, turmeric into packaged powder).
- Free handholding support from District Resource Persons (DRPs) for DPR preparation and bank loan filing.
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Frequently asked questions
35% credit-linked capital subsidy up to ₹10 Lakhs for setting up or upgrading micro food processing units (flour mills, oil expellers, fruit pulp, spices). Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive 35% capital subsidy (Farmer equity 10%, Bank loan 55%), while women and SC/ST farmers receive 35% subsidy + Seed capital grant of ₹40,000 per SHG member. The maximum assistance is capped at Up to ₹10,00,000 per processing enterprise.
Applicants must submit: Aadhaar, PAN, and Udyam MSME Registration, Detailed Project Report (DPR) with machine quotations, Bank account statements of past 6 months, Food Safety (FSSAI) license or intent letter. All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through PMFME MoFPI National Portal (https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: Individual agri-entrepreneurs, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), SHGs, and producer cooperatives.; Existing or newly planned micro food processing enterprise (One District One Product - ODOP prioritized)..