Subsidy

PMFME

PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises

35% credit-linked capital subsidy, up to ₹10 Lakh, for micro food processing units.

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Subsidy
35% of project cost
Max subsidy
₹10 Lakh per unit
Own contribution
Minimum 10%
Run by
Ministry of Food Processing
Overview

About PMFME

PMFME supports the upgradation and formalisation of micro food processing enterprises. Individual units receive a credit-linked capital subsidy of 35% of the eligible project cost, up to ₹10 Lakh.

The scheme follows a One District One Product (ODOP) approach. FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives can also receive support for common infrastructure, branding and marketing.

Key benefits

  • 35% capital subsidy on eligible project cost
  • Seed capital support for SHG members
  • Support for common processing infrastructure
  • Help with branding, marketing and FSSAI compliance
  • Training and handholding support

Who is eligible

  • Existing or new micro food processing unit
  • Applicant aged 18 or above with ownership of the enterprise
  • Proprietorship or partnership firm; FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives also eligible
  • Preference for ODOP products of the district
  • Beneficiary contribution of at least 10% of project cost

Documents required

  • Aadhaar and PAN
  • Detailed project report
  • Bank statements for the last 6 months
  • Udyam, GST and FSSAI registration (if available)
  • Rent agreement or ownership proof of premises
  • Machinery quotations

How Vertex helps with PMFME

  1. 1Eligibility checkWe review your business profile against the scheme rules and related state incentives.
  2. 2Documents & project reportWe prepare the DPR, financials and registrations such as Udyam, GST and FSSAI.
  3. 3Application & lender liaisonWe file the application and coordinate with banks, NBFCs and agencies.
  4. 4Sanction & follow-upWe follow up until sanction, disbursement and any subsidy release.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, new units can apply, with preference given to ODOP products of the district.

Yes. We handle FSSAI licensing, Udyam registration and the project report as part of the PMFME application.

Scheme limits, subsidy rates and timelines are indicative and subject to the latest government guidelines and lender policies. Vertex Certification is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government body.

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