Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Chirag Paswan inaugurates PMFME Bazaar showcasing India’s Diverse Micro Food Enterprises
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) organized the PMFME Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, featuring the inauguration of the PMFME Bazaar. The event brought together over 500 stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening the micro food processing ecosystem, improving finance, technology, and market access. The Bazaar showcased products from exhibitors across 25 States and Union Territories, including Self Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organisations. Key events included the launch of a Coffee Table Book of beneficiary success stories, the quarterly magazine 'FoodNova', and the signing of Memorandums of Understanding with APEDA, ONDC, and NABKISAN to enhance market and institutional linkages.