Department of Industries (उद्योग विभाग)

Andaman and Nicobar Administration




PMFME Scheme


PMFME Scheme

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India launched a Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Prime Minister Scheme for formalization of Micro food processing Enterprises” as a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan during 2020 with an aim to strengthen backward/ forward linkages, common infrastructure, packaging, branding & marketing of the products of micro enterprises. The scheme focuses on value addition of local perishable produce in identified agro-clusters, clusters of fisheries, dairy, poultry and other allied segments like minor forest produce. for a period of five year 2020-21 to 2024-25

Under the, micro food enterprises will be supported with a package of interventions for expansion, modernization and formalization of their units.

Initially, the Scheme was conceptualized on the theme of promoting One District -One products (ODOP) to give emphasis to product with ample resource potential and all States/UTs were asked to identify ODOP for all implementing Districts. Accordingly, two products were identified as ODOP for 03 districts as under-

  • South Andaman - Marine Fish products
  • N & M Andaman- Coconut based products
  • Nicobar Districts- Coconut based products

The Scheme was later opened up for all food processing activities based on the demands from all implementing States/UTs.

SCHEME COMPONENTS:


The Scheme envisages support under following component-

1. Support to Individual Micro Enterprises (Individual/Group) :

Credit-linked Capital subsidy @ 35% of the eligible project cost with a maximum ceiling of RS.10.00 Lakh per unit. Beneficiary contribution should be minimum 10% of the project cost.

2. Self Help Groups (SHGs)

  • Seed Capital: Seed capital @ Rs.40, 000/- per member of SHG for working capital and purchase of tools
  • Support to individual SHG member as a single unit of food processing industry with credit linked grant @ 35% with maximum limit of Rs.10.00 Lakh
  • Support for Capital investment at Federation of SHG Level: Credit linked grant @35% and maximum grant would be as prescribed.
  • Training & Handholding support to SHGs

Support for Common Infrastructure

Credit linked grant @ 35% of the project cost for creating the following common infrastructure

  • 1. Premises for assaying of agriculture produce, sorting, grading, warehouse and cold storage at the farm-gate.
  • 2. Common processing facility for processing of ODOP produce
  • 3. Incubation centre.

    • TARGET (4 YEARS)

    The Ministry has allocated a target of formalizing 100 Units in A&N Islands during 4 years period ( FY2020-21 to 2024-25).


    TARGET & ACHIEVEMENTS


    I. Projects Sanctioned under the Component “support to Individual Micro Enterprises”

    Achievements Details of Sanctioned cases
    FY 2021-22 Target: 23

    Recommended to Bank - 14

    Sanctioned – 06

    Rejected by bank- 8

    		Total No. of sanctioned cases: 06 Total Project Cost: 171.28 Lakh Total Subsidy amount: 36.16 lakh
    FY 2022-23 Target: 33 Recommended to Bank -16 Sanctioned - 05 Rejected by bank- 11 Total No. of sanctioned cases: 05 Total Project Cost: 96.95 Lakh Total Subsidy amount: 24.56 Lakh [1 sanctioned project was recalled by the applicant]
    FY 2023-24 Target-40 Recommended to Bank : 12 Sanctioned: 08 Total No. of sanctioned cases: 08 Total Project Cost: 220.60 Lakh Total Subsidy amount: 46.74 Lakh
    FY 2024-25 Target-50 Recommended to Bank : 02 Sanctioned: 0 Under process of recommendation- 01 Nil

    II. Seed Capital Component (5 yr Target- 150 SHGs )


    Year Target No. of SHG Member assisted Amount disbursed
    2021-22 30 34 Rs. 11.96 Lakh
    2022-23 30 22 Rs. 8.22 Lakh
    2023-24 30 53 Rs. 21.12 Lakh
    Total 109 Rs.43.10 Lakh

    Note-The ANIRLM, RD Department has identified 25 SHG members for seed capital assistance. Due to MIS issues the application couldn’t be transferred to SNA


    III. Capacity Building Training

    • 32 trainees (incl. SHG members and Micro food entrepreneurs) received 24 hrs of category 2 beneficiary training on “Fish and Marine product processing” 19/04/2022 to 21/04/2022.
    • 30 trainees (SHG members & micro food entrepreneurs) received 24 hrs of category 2 beneficiary training on “Value added coconut based products” from 25/05/2022 to 28/05/2022.
    • 68 aspirants attended Virtual Training on “Quality Testing of Marine Fish Based Food Products” organized in collaboration with Fisheries Department and ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin on 24/06/2022.
    • A demonstration was organized for 60 SGH members in Virgin Coconut Oil processing. The programme organized with the support of Agriculture Department.

    IV. Incubation Centre

    • MoFPI approved setting up of Marine Fish based product Incubation centers at an estimated cost of Rs.159.20 Lakhs in South Andaman District to be implemented by Host Institute (Directorate of Fisheries).
    • Fund of Rs. 1.41 crore received from Govt. Of India was transferred to Dept. Bank account with the approval of Secretary (Ind.)
    • The 1st installment of Rs. 141.67 lakh transferred to Host Institute (Directorate of Fisheries) on 02/11/2022.

    V. Promotional Activity

    • The Ministry of Food Processing through ICC, Kolkata and A & N Administration organized Food Conclave and Millet fair on 24/11/2023 at Port Blair to promote PMFME Scheme in the Islands. The programme was inaugurated by Secretary to Govt. of India, MOFPI in the presence of Secretary (Ind) and participated by Officials of Andaman Chamber of Commerce, Stakeholders including local Food Based Enterprises.
    • 06 Seminar/ Workshop were organized in South Andaman & N & M Andaman Districts to propagate PMFME Scheme.
    • Participated in Vikhshit Bharat Sankalp yatra campaign at PBMC Hall, Nayashahar, Chouldari, Hopetown, Junglighat, Bidnabadad, Ogrbranch, Namunagarh, Wimberly Gunj, Anarkal, Haddo, Dignabad and sensitized the participants about the scheme. As a part of the Campaign under “Meri kahani, Meri jabani”, Success stories and experiences were shared by successful Unit who availed the Scheme.
    • 94 Awareness–cum-people Education programme including application processing camp was organized across all the three Districts of A & N Islands.

    V. Promotional Activity

    • Existence of similar incentive Schemes with equal or more benefits and flexibility:- Entrepreneurs opt for similar scheme such as Matsya Sapada Yojana (40-60% grant without any limit), PMEGP (25% Subsidy without any limit) are more beneficial. The Subsidy under PMFME scheme is 10% subject to maximum 10 lakh.
    • Limited availability of Industrial/Commercial land and issues relating to conversion of Title of land from House site/Agriculture land to Commercial/Industrial type.
    • Lack of quality testing laboratories in the Islands resulting in higher costs of product for its testing and product development.
    • Limited Local Market for food products.
    • Existing entrepreneurs and farmers involved in trading of raw materials like fish and marine products and coconut copra products earns sufficient profits and finds no incentive for venturing into Food Processing Industries.

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