Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Formalisation o...
The correct answer is option 'D' - 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation:
Statement 1: It has been launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
- This statement is correct. Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) has been launched as a part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is a self-reliant India campaign launched by the Government of India to promote economic growth and resilience in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement 2: It primarily focuses on the unorganized segment of the food processing industry.
- This statement is correct. PM-FME primarily focuses on the unorganized segment of the food processing industry. The unorganized segment of the food processing industry consists of small-scale enterprises that lack access to modern technology, infrastructure, and markets. PM-FME aims to provide support to these enterprises and promote their formalization, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and contribution to the economy.
Statement 3: It envisages enhancing minor forest produce in the tribal districts.
- This statement is correct. PM-FME envisages enhancing minor forest produce in the tribal districts. Minor forest produce refers to the non-timber forest products that are collected and extracted by tribal communities from the forests. These products include items like wild fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, and bamboo. PM-FME aims to support the processing and value addition of minor forest produce in the tribal districts, thereby providing livelihood opportunities to tribal communities and promoting sustainable forest management.
In conclusion, all the given statements about Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) are correct. It has been launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and primarily focuses on the unorganized segment of the food processing industry. It also aims to enhance minor forest produce in the tribal districts.
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Formalisation o...
- Launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganized segment of the food processing industry and promote formalization of the sector and provide support to Farmer Producer Organizations. Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Its objectives are:
- Increase in access to finance by micro food processing units,
- Increase in revenues of target enterprises,
- Enhanced compliance with food quality and safety standards,
- Strengthening capacities of support systems,
- Transition from the unorganized sector to the formal sector,
- Special focus on women entrepreneurs and Aspirational districts,
- Encourage Waste to Wealth activities and focus on minor forest produce in Tribal Districts.
Hence statement 3 is correct.