Empowering local entrepreneurs: PMFME scheme awareness camp held at Shopian

Shopian, Jun 17: Department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing, Shopian, today organised an awareness programme on the Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme at Bohrihallan Heerpora, Shopian.

A large number of potential entrepreneurs, especially women Self Help Groups (SHGs), actively participated in the event, showing great enthusiasm toward self-employment opportunities in the food processing sector.

The programme was attended by the Area Marketing Officer Shopian, along with his field staff, LDM, CLF Head, and DRP- PMFME scheme.

Speaking on the occasion, Assistant Grading and Marketing Officer (AGMO) Shopian addressed the gathering and highlighted the objectives and potential of the PMFME scheme in enhancing local micro food processing units.

He informed the participants that the scheme offers a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy with a maximum ceiling of Rs10 lakh for individual units, along with seed capital support of Rs 40,000 per member for SHGs and producer cooperatives.

It also includes assistance for branding, marketing, and capacity building, with dedicated handholding support to units established under the scheme.

LDM elaborated on the procedures to be followed during the sanctioning of cases by banks and explained the importance of proper documentation.

On-spot registration of many interested women entrepreneurs was carried out during the programme.

District Resource Person provided a detailed explanation of the application process and shared guidance on documentation and formalities required for availing the scheme benefits.