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Sikkim conducts orientation training on food processing for SHG beneficiaries under PMFME scheme
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Thursday, 12 March, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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The Department of Food Processing Industries, Government of Sikkim recently organised a one-day orientation training programme on food processing for beneficiaries of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME). The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Positron Computer Education Institute at its campus in Tadong, Gangtok.
The training session, held recently aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical insights needed to establish and scale micro food processing enterprises. Beneficiaries from both Gangtok and Mangan districts attended the programme, which focused on strengthening grassroots food processing initiatives and encouraging entrepreneurship among SHG members.
Officials highlighted that the PMFME scheme, supported by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, plays a crucial role in promoting value addition and formalisation of micro food processing units across the country. The scheme provides financial assistance, technical guidance and capacity-building support to small entrepreneurs, enabling them to enhance the commercial potential of locally grown agricultural produce.
During the orientation programme, experts provided insights into various aspects of food processing, including business planning, packaging, branding and compliance with food safety regulations. Participants were also introduced to modern processing techniques and market-linkage strategies that can help expand the reach of locally produced food products.
The training emphasised the importance of leveraging Sikkim’s rich agricultural resources by promoting the processing of local produce such as ginger, vegetables and spices. By encouraging value addition at the local level, the initiative aims to increase farmers’ incomes, generate employment opportunities and support sustainable rural development in the state.
Officials noted that such capacity-building programmes are essential for strengthening the food processing ecosystem in Sikkim. By empowering SHG beneficiaries with technical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, the government aims to boost micro-enterprise development and create a more resilient and competitive food processing sector in the region.
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