PMFME — PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises — Frequently Asked Questions

PMFME stands for PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises. It is a central scheme by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) that offers a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy (up to ₹10 lakh) to micro food-processing units following the ODOP approach.

Individual micro units can receive up to ₹10 lakh as a 35% capital subsidy. SHGs can get an additional branding and marketing grant of up to ₹50,000.

The scheme is rolling and always open — there is no fixed deadline. Applications are accepted year-round.

Eligible entities include existing or new micro food-processing enterprises, SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives, and producer groups. Preference is given to those working with the district's ODOP product.

No. The benefit is a non-repayable subsidy — no equity is taken. The subsidy is credit-linked and applied against your bank loan.

You need a term loan sanction letter from a bank or NBFC, Udyam Registration, identity and land documents, and an ODOP-aligned project proposal. District Resource Persons can help with DPR preparation.

Apply online at the official PMFME portal (pmfme.mofpi.gov.in). You must first obtain a bank loan sanction for your project cost. Then upload the required documents on the portal.

The subsidy is linked to a bank loan. You need to get a term loan sanctioned first. The 35% subsidy is then credited against your outstanding loan, reducing your principal.

Yes, you need Udyam Registration (MSME registration) to apply. DPIIT registration is not mentioned as a requirement.

Yes, both existing and new micro food-processing units are eligible to apply for the subsidy.

PMFME — PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises is offered by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.