From Bihar’s makhana to Rajasthan’s jamun and Maharashtra’s tofu, PMFME Bazaar showcases India’s grassroots food entrepreneurs

August 27, 2026 1:38 PM

From Bihar’s makhana to Rajasthan’s jamun and Maharashtra’s tofu, PMFME Bazaar showcases India’s grassroots food entrepreneurs

From makhana-based cookies in Bihar and preservative-free jamun products made with the help of tribal women in Rajasthan to tofu innovations in Maharashtra and millet processing in Odisha, the PMFME (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises) Bazaar in the national capital showcased how small food enterprises are turning local ingredients, traditional knowledge and grassroots entrepreneurship into businesses with wider markets. Organised by the Ministry of Food Processin...

PMFME scheme crosses two lakh credit-linked beneficiaries, Chirag Paswan hails milestone

July 11, 2026 6:05 PM

PMFME scheme crosses two lakh credit-linked beneficiaries, Chirag Paswan hails milestone

Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday hailed the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme after it crossed the landmark of sanctioning loans to more than two lakh micro food processing enterprises, calling it a major step towards strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship and building a self-reliant India. Speaking at a special event in New Delhi to commemorate the achievement, Paswan said the milestone demonstrates that the g...