PMFME Subsidy 2026: 35%, up to ₹10 lakh — Full Guide
Under the PMFME scheme, small food processing units — chilli powder, flour, pickles, chips, puree — get a subsidy of 35% of eligible cost, up to ₹10 lakh. The owner must put in at least 10%; the rest
Under the PMFME scheme, small food processing units — chilli powder, flour, pickles, chips, puree — get a subsidy of 35% of eligible cost, up to ₹10 lakh. The owner must put in at least 10%; the rest is a bank loan. The subsidy covers machinery and technical civil work, not land or working capital. The scheme was valid till 30 September 2026; check for an extension.
01How much help does each scheme give?
Subsidy / support by scheme
Orange = this guide's scheme. Percent is on eligible cost / cost norm; AIF has no subsidy, only interest relief.
02Example: Chilli Powder Unit
Total cost ₹14.7 lakh
- Your share₹1.47 lakh
- Bank loan₹9.74 lakh
- Subsidy₹3.5 lakh
From your pocket only ₹1.47 lakh
03What does it cover?
- Plant and machinery
- Technical civil work (shed, flooring)
- Not land or working capital
04Who can apply?
- Individual entrepreneurs, partnerships
- FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives
- New units and expansions
05How to apply?
- Keep Udyam and FSSAI ready
- Bank-ready DPR and quotations
- Apply on pmfme.mofpi.gov.in, then bank approval
06Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy does PMFME give?
35% of eligible project cost, up to ₹10 lakh per unit.
Can I take PMFME and PMEGP together?
No, PMEGP cannot be combined with another subsidy.
Can I take AIF with PMFME?
Yes, primary processing units can add AIF's 3% interest relief.
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Utkrishi Team
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