PMFME: Catalysing the ‘Vocal for Local’ food processing revolution

September 3, 2025 4:01 PM

PMFME: Catalysing the ‘Vocal for Local’ food processing revolution

The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme is a transformative initiative aimed at converting local food processing units into the organised sector, increasing incomes, and empowering communities under “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India). Launched on 29 June 2020, PMFME is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme running until 2025–26 with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore. It’s designed to support 200,000 micro food processing units through credit-linked ...

National coordination committee begins work on world’s largest grain storage plan

June 3, 2024 7:41 PM

National coordination committee begins work on world’s largest grain storage plan

The National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) for the world's largest grain storage plan held its inaugural meeting at the Ministry of Cooperation in New Delhi on Monday. The committee reviewed the implementation status of its pilot project, initiated last year across 11 states. This plan aims to develop various agricultural infrastructures at the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) level. These include warehouses, custom hiring centers, processing units, and Fair Price Shops. ...