Lok Sabha Question No. 1422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Funds Allocated under PMFME
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Satpal Brahamchari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1422

ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY 2025

## FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER PMFME

## 1422. SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  total  funds  allocated  and  utilised  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Suksham Khadya Udyam Unnyan (PMFME) Scheme since its inception, particularly in Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency of Haryana;
- (b) the initiatives taken/being taken by the Government to provide skill development and training programmes to entrepreneurs in the food processing sector in Haryana;
- (c) whether the said scheme has increased employment opportunities and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure equal distribution of funds and opportunities in rural and urban areas of Haryana?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

(a): Centre Share of Rs. 2652.61 Cr. has been released to States/ UTs (till 31 st January 2025) for  implementation  of  various  components  of  the  Centrally  Sponsored  'Pradhan  Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme'. Out of this, Rs. 48.92 Cr has been released to the State of Haryana. However, district/constituency-wise funds are not allocated  under  the  scheme.  The  distribution  of  funds  is  decided  by  respective  State/  UT Governments  depending  upon  the  requirement  of  funds  for  implementation  of  various components of the Scheme.

(b): The Capacity Building component under the PMFME Scheme provides for 24 Hours/ 3 Days Food Processing Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) Training for all applicants of  individual  and  Group  category  (SHGs/  FPOs/  Cooperatives)  recommended  for  availing credit linked grant by District Level Committee (DLC) and 8 hours/1day training for SHG beneficiaries of Seed Capital. Training curriculum includes food safety and hygiene practices, entrepreneurship development, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) preparation, value addition scope and certifications relevant for food sector.

Under this component, a total of 92,677 beneficiaries have been trained (till 31 st January 2025) out of which 483 beneficiaries have been trained in the State of Haryana.

(c): Yes,  Sir. About  6,80,754  direct/  indirect  employment  opportunities  are  estimated  to  be created across the country including 4946 in State of Haryana (till 31 st January 2025) with interventions of PMFME Scheme.

(d): The  distribution  of  funds  under  the  scheme  is  decided  by  State/  UT  Governments depending upon the requirement of funds for credit linked subsidy sanctioned to beneficiaries in that rural and urban area as the scheme is demand driven.

However, to ensure equal opportunities across rural and urban areas, National & State level awareness campaigns such as Newspaper advertisement, Radio Jingles, Exhibitions & Expos, Millet Fairs, Buyer-Seller Meets, district and block level workshops etc. are conducted with the aim to enhance the awareness of general public about the Scheme.

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