Ministry of Food Processing Industries Organizes PMFME Conclave 2026
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is organizing the PMFME Conclave 2026 on 24–25 August 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event brings together over 500 stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening the micro food processing ecosystem and enhancing access to finance, technology, and markets. The Conclave was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan, who also inaugurated the PMFME Bazaar, a major attraction of the two-day event.
The PMFME Bazaar features exhibitors from 25 States and Union Territories showcasing a wide range of unique, ethnic, and traditional food products representing India's rich culinary and cultural diversity. The exhibition includes processed foods, millet-based products, spices, pickles, snacks, beverages, and other value-added products. During his visit, the Minister interacted with PMFME beneficiaries and exhibitors, exploring their products and appreciating their entrepreneurial journeys. The bazaar provides a platform for micro food processing enterprises, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, and individual entrepreneurs to showcase products, connect with buyers, and explore new market opportunities in institutional procurement, modern retail, digital commerce, and export markets.
The inaugural session featured a welcome address by Shri Devesh Deval, Joint Secretary, MoFPI, followed by an address by Shri Avinash Joshi, Secretary, MoFPI. The program included felicitation of dignitaries, lamp lighting, and screening of a short film on PMFME. In his address, Minister Paswan highlighted the importance of strengthening the micro food processing ecosystem and ensuring entrepreneurs receive support not only through financial assistance but also in technology, capacity building, quality, branding, and market access. He emphasized the need for a stronger and more comprehensive PMFME 2.0 to respond to evolving needs.
A key highlight was the launch of a Coffee Table Book featuring 30 success stories of PMFME beneficiaries from different parts of the country. The event also witnessed the launch of 'FoodNova', the Ministry's quarterly magazine featuring developments, innovations, success stories, and emerging trends in the food processing sector. Three MoUs were signed with APEDA, ONDC, and NABKISAN to strengthen market and institutional linkages for PMFME beneficiaries, aiming to facilitate wider market access, promote digital commerce, and create opportunities in domestic and export markets.
The first day of the Conclave features four thematic technical sessions covering access to finance and sustainability; incubation and entrepreneurship; domestic and global market linkages; and strengthening SHG-led food enterprises through clusters and institutional support. The event brings together representatives from all States and Union Territories, District Nodal Officers, District Resource Persons, banks and financial institutions, Ministries and Government organizations, technical institutions, industry bodies, incubation centres, and PMFME beneficiaries for knowledge sharing, convergence, and exchange of successful experiences.