On 3rd July 2024, for a period of 9 months, the Institute was appointed as the State Project Management Unit for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme in Gujarat. The scheme aims to revolutionize the food processing sector by empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enhancing their competitiveness and fostering sustainable growth. Through financial and technical support, the scheme aims to modernize food processing practices, improve quality standards and strengthen the resilience of the MSME sector within the food processing industry.
As the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) of Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Limited, EDII participated in the ‘World Food India 2024’. The Institute collaborated with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Govt of India. Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII expressed his views as a panelist inthe session on ‘Navigating Success for Startup: A Master Class.
More than 100 enterprises set up in domains such as: Millet based products, Spices, Oil Mills, Bakeries, Ready to eat Snacks, and other such domains.
Market linkages facilitated for beneficiaries through participation in national and state-level exhibitions. From such participations, sales worth Rs. 3,00,000 was generated within 4 months.
More than 200 Udyam registrations secured.
36 beneficiaries have been sanctioned loans, worth Rs. 7.65 Cr.
Ongoing Activities
On August 17, 2024, Krishi Vikas Kendra (KVK), Vraya, under Navsari Agricultural University, organized an awareness programme on the Prime Minister Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme. The event coincided with the celebration of Honey Bee Day and saw active participation from 45 individuals, primarily honey bee trainers and enthusiasts from Tapi district. The participants gained information about the benefits of the PMFME scheme, particularly for local beekeepers and micro-entrepreneurs involved in honey processing.
Another awareness campaign was organized on the same day, at Pipalkuva Dudh Mandli in Songdh, Tapi. The event addressed 250 beneficiaries of the Bagayat Niyamakshri kacheri about the benefits of the PMFME scheme, and its potential in formalizing and supporting micro food processing enterprises in rural areas.
The event was chaired by Shri Kuvarjibhai Halpati, Rajya Mantri for Adijati Vikas, Shram, and Rojgar Gram Vikas. Shri Halpati highlighted government's efforts to empower tribal and rural communities through entrepreneurship. Keyurkumar Patel, Manager, Food Technology, EDII provided further insights into the scheme, covering areas such as financial assistance, technical support, and market linkages available to small and micro food processors.
Similar workshops were organized across Gujarat, including; Devbhoomi Dwarka, Auro University, Surat, Patan, Charadva village, Morbi, Valsad and Anand Agriculture University, Anand to educate stakeholders on the benefits of the scheme and the immense potential that could be tapped in the sector of Food Processing and Food Technology.
As the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) of Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Limited, EDII participated in the ‘World Food India 2024’. The Institute collaborated with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Govt of India. The 3-day global event from 19th to 22nd September 2024 showcased EDII's contributions towards formalization of micro-enterprises under various schemes, thus facilitating value addition in the food processing sector.