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Scheme for formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises

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Scheme for the formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises 

  •  For the Unorganized Sector on All India basis with an outlay of Rs.10,000 crore.
  • The expenditure will be shared by GOI and the States in ratio of 60:40.
  • 2,00,000 micro-enterprises are to be assisted with credit linked subsidy.
  • The scheme will be implemented over a 5 year period from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
  • Focus on perishables.
  • Focus on minor forest produce in Tribal Districts.