§1Who it is for

  • Above 18, at least Class 8 pass
  • Micro food processing unit – proprietorship or partnership firm (under the 2020 guideline: unincorporated, fewer than 10 workers)
  • Only one person per family (self, spouse, children)
  • Preference for ODOP (One District One Product) products; new units are supported only for ODOP products (state pages)
  • Separate group components exist for SHGs, FPOs and cooperatives

Check your eligibility in 6 questions

§2How much you get

  1. Capital subsidy of 35% of the eligible project cost, maximum ₹10 lakh per unit
  2. Linked to a bank loan (credit-linked)
  3. Land cost is not counted in the project cost; a rented or leased workshed can be counted for up to 3 years
  4. Groups (FPO/SHG/cooperative) also get a 35% credit-linked grant

§3Documents

Tick each one as you get it ready.

§4How to apply

  1. 1

    Register online at pmfme.mofpi.gov.in and fill in the form

  2. 2

    A District Resource Person (DRP) helps you prepare the DPR and get the bank loan

  3. 3

    The District Level Committee reviews the application

  4. 4

    Bank appraisal and loan sanction

  5. 5

    Subsidy release

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§5Why applications get rejected

Not verified yet

We found no official data on why applications for this scheme are rejected. We do not write reasons based on guesswork.

§6Businesses it helps

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Sources

  1. MoFPI: PM FME Scheme Guidelines (2020), §4.1-4.2 (35% up to ₹10 lakh, 10% own contribution, eligibility). Archived copy in ~/mw-subsidy/content/sources/pmfme-2020.pdf
  2. Govt of West Bengal: PM-FME scheme details (existing or new units; individuals, proprietorships, partnerships, SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives)
  3. ETV Bharat, 24 Aug 2026: PMFME set for extension after hitting 2-lakh unit target; temporary extension till 30 Sep 2026

Checked on 4 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice; confirm with the department or bank.