New Delhi15 May 2020: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday (May 15) announced that a scheme will be launched to help 2 lakh Micro Food Enterprises aiming to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Vocal for Local with Global outreach’.
“Improved health and safety standards, integration with retail markets and improved incomes to be key focus areas,” said the Finance Minister, adding that the unorganised MFEs units need technical upgradation to attain FSSAI food standards, build brands and marketing.
The scheme will be launched to help two lakh MFEs attain the above goals, while existing micro food enterprises, farmer producer organisations, Self Help Groups and cooperatives will also be supported.
Under the scheme, a cluster-based approach, for example, mango in Uttar Pradesh, Kesar in Jammu and Kasmir, Bamboo shoots in North-East, Chilli in Andhra Pradesh, Tapioca in Tamil Nadu etc.
