Empowerment is baking up in Sheikhpura, Bihar, thanks to the transformative Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Enterprise (PMFME) scheme. This central government effort to formalize micro food units is sparking self-employment, especially through bakeries that are employing locals and revitalizing villages.
Pachna village’s Bahadur Ravidas faced chronic joblessness, leading to 17 years in Punjab’s bakeries. Skill-rich upon return, he secured a PMFME loan via the industry department. His new village bakery is booming, supporting two employees and his family’s dreams. Grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he motivates others to pursue similar paths.
Sube Saw’s arc is equally inspiring. Surviving on slim-margin tasks, he embraced PMFME for a loan and started baking. His operation grows steadily, offering jobs and mending his finances. ‘The government gave me wings,’ he says of the scheme’s impact.
From Sheikhpura’s fields to its streets, PMFME is a game-changer, promoting economic independence and pride. It equips small players with resources for sustainable growth, strengthening India’s food processing ecosystem. These personal victories signal a larger movement toward rural prosperity and national self-reliance.