**Summary of NIFTEM-T PMFME Training on Dairy Processing and Value Addition**
The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), acting as the National Level Nodal Agency for the PMFME scheme under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, conducted a three-day hands-on training program from June 16, 2026, to June 18, 2026. The program, titled “Dairy Processing and Value Addition,” was held at the Thanjavur Campus specifically for beneficiaries from the state of Tamil Nadu.
**Key Participants and Leadership**
The training session was inaugurated by Prof. V. Palanimuthu, Director of NIFTEM-T, in the presence of Institute Officers and the PMFME Coordinator. A total of 25 PMFME beneficiaries originating from 10 different districts across Tamil Nadu participated in the program.
**Program Objectives and Curriculum**
The primary objective of the initiative was to enhance the technical knowledge and entrepreneurial capabilities of beneficiaries to support sustainable livelihood development. The training utilized a blend of theoretical instruction, practical hands-on sessions, and industry visits. Key topics covered included:
* Processing techniques for milk and value-added milk products.
* Identification of required machineries.
* Packaging, storage guidelines, and quality analysis.
* Regulatory requirements and compliance.
* Business strategies, including marketing, branding, cost analysis, and the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR).
**Administrative Details**
* **Release Date:** June 17, 2026 (1:45 PM)
* **Source:** PIB Delhi / CMC-MoFPI
* **Release ID:** 2273929
* **Visitor Count:** 370
Key Entities Referenced
PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme: A centrally sponsored scheme providing financial, technical, and business support to micro food processing units.
National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T): The National Level Nodal Agency that organized the dairy processing and value addition training for scheme beneficiaries.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries: The central ministry responsible for the implementation of the PMFME scheme and overseeing the training programs.
Tamil Nadu: The primary state of focus for this training program, involving beneficiaries from 10 of its districts.
Prof. V. Palanimuthu: The Director of NIFTEM-T who inaugurated the training program to enhance entrepreneurial capabilities.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
NIFTEM-T PMFME National Level Nodal Agency
Organizes 3-Day Hands on Training in Dairy
Processing and Value Addition for beneficiaries
प्रव तथ: 17 JUN 2026 1:45PM by PIB Delhi
NIFTEM-T organized a Three-Day Hands-on Training Programme on “Dairy Processing and Value
Addition” for PMFME Beneficiaries of Tamil Nadu state from 16.06.2026 to 18.06.2026 at Thanjavur
Campus to enhance their knowledge and skills in milk processing, quality management and value
added product preparation. Totally 25 PMFME beneficiaries from 10 districts of TN have participated
in the training program. Training was inaugurated by Prof. V. Palanimuthu, Director, NIFTEM-T in
presence of the Officers of the Institute and PMFME Coordinator. This training is a mixture of theory
and hands on practical sessions to improve their entrepreneurial capabilities. The major topics
covered include various aspects of processing of milk and milk products, machineries required,
packaging and storage guidelines, quality analysis and regulatory requirements, marketing and
branding of the products, cost analysis and DPR preparation apart from the industry visits. The
program will strengthen the technical and business competencies of beneficiaries, encouraging them
to adopt value added dairy processing for sustainable livelihood development.
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CMC-MoFPI(रलीज़ आईडी: 2273929) आगंतुक पटल : 370
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