PMFME Scheme Formalises 59,202 Micro Food Units and Mobilises ₹17,015.8 Crore Investment Nationwide

The Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme has recorded significant progress in strengthening India’s micro food processing sector. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 59,202 micro food processing enterprises have been formalised across States and Union Territories.

The scheme has also enabled large-scale mobilisation of private investment and credit support, particularly benefiting women entrepreneurs, SHGs, FPOs and aspirational districts. Multiple constituencies and districts, including Pali (Rajasthan), Siddharthnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), Sabarkantha (Gujarat), Nabarangpur (Odisha) and Sidhi (Madhya Pradesh), have reported substantial uptake under the scheme.

National-Level Progress Under PMFME Scheme

The PMFME Scheme has formalised 59,202 micro food processing enterprises nationwide. This reflects a strong push to enhance formalisation and regulatory compliance in the sector. A cumulative investment of ₹17,015.8 crore has been mobilised across India under various components of the scheme.

Several constituencies and regions, including Pali, Siddharthnagar, Shahdol, Sabarkantha, Jharkhand, Odisha and Jammu & Kashmir, have contributed to this investment mobilisation. The State/UT‑wise data on formalised micro enterprises has been provided in Annexure I and Annexure II.

Credit Support for Women, SHGs And Aspirational Districts

Loans have been sanctioned for 75,456 women‑led micro food processing enterprises under the scheme. Additionally, 1,427 SHGs and 270 FPOs have received credit assistance. A total of 24,445 loans have been sanctioned in aspirational districts as of December 31, 2025.

For the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituency alone, 49 loans have been sanctioned, including 21 for women‑led enterprises and 6 for SHGs. This targeted support strengthens entrepreneurship and ensures inclusive participation from rural and underserved regions.

Common Infrastructure and Incubation Centres

The scheme has also facilitated credit for shared infrastructure facilities. As of December 31, 2025, 108 loans have been sanctioned for Common Infrastructure projects. Out of these, 88 loans have been disbursed and 59 facilities are operational.

For incubation facilities, 76 proposals have been approved across 24 States and UTs, resulting in the commissioning of 23 incubation centres. These facilities provide processing equipment, testing services and technical support.

Employment Generation and Market Access

Under the PMFME Scheme, a total of 5,18,121 direct and indirect employment opportunities have been generated as of December 31, 2025. This includes 147 jobs in Nabarangpur (Odisha) and 393 in Pali (Rajasthan).

The scheme also offers branding and marketing support to enterprises with limited market reach. An MoU with the Government e‑Marketplace (GeM) portal facilitates the online marketing of PMFME‑supported products.

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Conclusion

The PMFME Scheme continues to drive formalisation, credit access and employment generation across India’s micro food processing sector. Significant progress has been made in supporting women entrepreneurs, SHGs and enterprises in aspirational districts.

Infrastructure development and incubation facilities further strengthen local value chains and product competitiveness. Market access initiatives and coordinated reviews with States and banks help address operational challenges.

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