Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, minor forest produce (MFP) units

PMFME) Scheme for medicinal plants

Under the Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, minor forest produce (MFP) units are eligible for support through the One District, One Product (ODOP) approach, which focuses on processing, value addition, and entrepreneurship in specific districts. The scheme provides support for establishing and upgrading individual processing units, developing common infrastructure, offering capacity building and training, and providing branding and marketing assistance for MFP-based products like honey, medicinal plants, and other traditional items, often in collaboration with TRIFED. How MFP Units Are Supported:

• One District, One Product (ODOP):

  The scheme identifies specific products within each district, including certain MFPs, for focused development. 
• Micro Food Processing Units:

  Support is provided for establishing new and upgrading existing individual micro-processing units for MFPs. 
• Value Addition & Processing:

  The scheme encourages the processing of MFPs into various products like jams, juices, honey-based products, and herbal products. 
• Infrastructure:

  Common infrastructure facilities are developed to support MFP processing activities. 
• Capacity Building:

  Training programs are offered to enhance the skills and knowledge of entrepreneurs in MFP processing and value addition. 
• Branding & Marketing:

  Assistance is provided for the branding and marketing of processed MFP products, helping them reach broader markets. 
• Support for Groups:

  Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Cooperatives engaged in MFP processing also receive support under the scheme. 

Examples of MFP Products Supported: 

• Honey
• Medicinal plants and herbs
• Tamarind, Mahua, Chironjee
• Tendu leaves

Implementing Agencies:

The scheme is implemented by organizations such as State Nodal Agencies (SNAs), Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), NGOs, Cooperatives, FPOs, and private companies. 

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Indian Spice Industry

Indian spice industry achieves a record export of 5,300 crore (US$1.17 BILLION)) defying the global meltdown

Let's give them a big hand!

By: Sheikh Gulzaar

Srinagar:Against the previous records of Rs. 4,435 crore (US$ 1billion) in 2007-08, the export has touched an all-time high of Rs.5,300 crore (US$1.17 billion) in 2008-09. The volume exported has also grown significantly-from the previous figure of 4,00,000 tonnes to 4,70,520 tonnes. An increase of 6 per cent in terms of both volume and dollar value, and 19 per cent in rupees terms. No mean achievement, specially in the face of the global recession.

Processed spices like Saffron cashmiriana, curry powder, mint powder, ginkgo biloba powder, spices oils/oleoresin and blended spices account for an impressive 58 percent of total exports.

Aggressive marketing strategies, stringent quality management, a sharper focus on value addition and better insights into customer requirements have all combined to makes this unique feat possible. It also reflects the importers' faith in the industry's commitment to quality, safety and competitiveness of Spices.

Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre heartly congratulates the Spice industry, and hopes that they will win greater laurels in the years ahead.For cultivation of Medicinal plants, Spices like Ginkgo biloba, Saffron plants material, please contact to jkmpic@gmail.com

Ginkgo biloba, Saffron,Spices, Cultivation, Medicinal plants

By: Sheikh Gulzaar
Srinagar: Against the previous records of Rs. 4,435 crore (US$ 1billion) in 2007-08, the export has touched an all-time high of Rs.5,300 crore (US$1.17 billion) in 2008-09. The volume exported has also grown significantly-from the previous figure of 4,00,000 tonnes to 4,70,520 tonnes. An increase of 6 per cent in terms of both volume and dollar value, and 19 per cent in rupees terms. No mean achievement, specially in the face of the global recession.

Processed spices like Saffron cashmiriana, curry powder, mint powder, ginkgo biloba powder, spices oils/oleoresin and blended spices account for an impressive 58 percent of total exports.

Aggressive marketing strategies, stringent quality management, a sharper focus on value addition and better insights into customer requirements have all combined to makes this unique feat possible. It also reflects the importers' faith in the industry's commitment to quality, safety and competitiveness of Spices.

Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre heartly congratulates the Spice industry, and hopes that they will win greater laurels in the years ahead.For cultivation of Medicinal plants, Spices like Ginkgo biloba, Saffron plants material, please contact to : cikashmir@gmail.com

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