PMFME Scheme driving grassroots entrepreneurship: 59,202 micro food processing enterprises formalized, over ₹17,015 crore investment mobilized and 5.18 lakh jobs generated across India

**Executive Summary** This document details the achievements of the Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme as of December 31, 2025. The scheme has formalized 59,202 micro food processing enterprises, mobilized over ₹17,015 crore in investment, and generated 5.18 lakh jobs across India. The scheme's progress and impact are detailed across various states and union territories. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Scheme Formalization and Investment:** * As of December 31, 2025, 59,202 micro food processing enterprises have been formalized under the PMFME Scheme. * A cumulative investment of ₹17,015.8 crore has been mobilized across the country. * Specific details of formalized enterprises and investment in various states/districts are provided in Annexure I and II. * **Loan Sanctioning and Disbursal:** * Loans have been sanctioned for 75,456 women micro food processing enterprises, 1,427 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and 270 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). * Loans have also been sanctioned for 24,445 aspirational districts. * In Nabarangpur, Odisha, 49 loans for micro food processing enterprises have been sanctioned, including 21 for women enterprises and 6 for SHGs. * For Sidhi Lok Sabha Constituency, 343 loans for micro food processing enterprises and seed capital for 398 SHGs have been sanctioned, amounting to ₹130.32 crore. * **Infrastructure Development:** * As of December 31, 2025, 108 loans for Common Infrastructure facilities have been sanctioned, with 88 disbursed and 59 facilities operational. * 76 proposals for Incubation Centres have been approved from 24 States/UTs, with 23 commissioned. * **Employment Generation:** * A total of 5,18,121 direct and indirect employments have been generated. * Specific employment figures for Nabarangpur and Pali Lok Sabha Constituencies are provided. * **Market Access and Support:** * The scheme offers grant-in-aid for branding and marketing support to enhance product visibility and sales for micro enterprises. * A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal has been established to facilitate product marketing. * The Ministry conducts regular meetings with lending banks and State Governments to scale up credit flow and address implementation challenges. * Market access is facilitated through participation in national and international exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, and integration with e-commerce platforms. **Impact Analysis** **Micro Food Processing Enterprises** * **Impact:** Enterprises are formalized, leading to increased access to credit, investment, and employment opportunities. Enhanced visibility and sales are facilitated through branding, marketing support, and e-commerce integration. * **Action Required:** Continue to engage with the scheme for further growth and leverage available support mechanisms. **Women Micro Food Processing Enterprises** * **Impact:** A significant number of loans have been sanctioned specifically for women-led enterprises, indicating a focus on empowering women entrepreneurs in the food processing sector. * **Action Required:** Continue to avail and utilize the scheme's provisions for business expansion and development. **Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)** * **Impact:** SHGs and FPOs are receiving loan sanctions, enabling them to undertake collective initiatives in micro food processing. * **Action Required:** Utilize the sanctioned loans for project implementation and business growth. **Aspirational Districts** * **Impact:** Aspirational districts are receiving dedicated loan sanctions, aiming to stimulate economic activity and job creation in these regions. * **Action Required:** Ensure effective utilization of funds and support for micro enterprises within these districts. **State Governments and UT Administrations** * **Impact:** State governments are actively involved in the scheme's implementation, conducting review meetings and facilitating credit flow. * **Action Required:** Continue to collaborate with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and financial institutions to resolve implementation challenges and ensure scheme effectiveness. **Lending Banks** * **Impact:** Banks are involved in scaling up credit flow to micro food processing enterprises. * **Action Required:** Continue to support the scheme by providing credit facilities to eligible enterprises. **Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)** * **Impact:** The Ministry is actively monitoring, facilitating, and supporting the PMFME Scheme's implementation, including market access and credit flow. * **Action Required:** Continue to conduct periodic review meetings, facilitate market access, and address implementation challenges to ensure the scheme's objectives are met.

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