Archive · 22 Dec 2025
PMFME Scheme Boosts 26,000 Micro Food Units in Maharashtra
The PMFME scheme is helping small food businesses in Maharashtra.
The government gave ₹646.24 crore to support these businesses.
Over 26,000 small food units got loans to start or improve their businesses.
More than 53,000 people in self-help groups got money to buy tools.
Four projects were approved to help these businesses sell their products better.
Also, 36,000 people were trained, and three new centers were set up to help new businesses.
PMFME scheme has supported 26,172 micro food processing units in Maharashtra with ₹646.24 crore in central funds.
53,146 SHG members received seed capital assistance for working capital and tool purchases.
Four proposals from Maharashtra were sanctioned for branding and marketing support.
35,996 beneficiaries were trained under various skill development programs.
Three incubation centers were approved to provide common processing facilities for startups.
- Who
- Micro food processing enterprises and Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Maharashtra
- What
- Implementation of the PMFME scheme providing financial, technical, and business support
- When
- As of December 22, 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To formalize and support micro food processing enterprises, enhance market access, and build capacity
- Scheme Name
- Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
- Funding Released
- ₹646.24 crore
- Micro Units Supported
- 26,172
- SHG Members Assisted
- 53,146
- Beneficiaries Trained
- 35,996
- Incubation Centres Approved
- 3
- Branding Proposals Sanctioned
- 4