The PMFME Bazaar and the PMFME Conclave 2026 were inaugurated on 24 August 2026 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The event was organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and brought together more than 500 stakeholders from the micro food processing sector.
PMFME Scheme and its credit-linked component
The PMFME Scheme stands for the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme. It was launched in June 2020 and includes a credit-linked support component for micro food processing units. The credit-linked component crossed two lakh sanctions in August 2026.
PMFME Bazaar and participating entities
The PMFME Bazaar featured exhibitors from 25 States and Union Territories of India. The exhibition included Self Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, and individual micro-entrepreneurs. The bazaar displayed local, ethnic, and traditional food products.
Products and market linkages
The products at the bazaar included millet-based products, spices, pickles, processed foods, snacks, and traditional beverages. The event provided a platform for direct networking and marketing with prospective buyers. The conclave focused on access to finance, technology, and markets for micro food enterprises.
Important Facts for Exams
- The PMFME Scheme was launched in June 2020 under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
- The PMFME Scheme is linked to the formalisation of micro food processing enterprises in India.
- Self Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organisations are key institutional participants in the scheme ecosystem.
- Millet-based products are part of the food items promoted through the PMFME Bazaar.
Institutional and retail linkages
The event linked grassroots micro-enterprises with modern retail, digital commerce, institutional procurement, and export markets. Branding and quality were part of the exhibition framework for market access.
