Lucknow, January 1: Under the decisive leadership and visionary guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is making rapid strides toward self-reliance. The state government has implemented targeted measures to boost the food processing industry, empowering women, entrepreneurs, and youth in rural and urban areas. Significant progress has been achieved under the PM FME Scheme.
In alignment with the Government of India’s directives, Uttar Pradesh has successfully established 14 Incubation Centers/Common Facility Centers with a project cost of Rs 47 crore. These centers are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery to enhance productivity and innovation.
Aimed at fostering self-reliance among rural women, these centers are projected to directly and indirectly benefit approximately 15,000 women by providing employment opportunities.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a hub for food processing industries. According to the Department of Horticulture and Food Processing, the state government has allocated Rs 30 crore to support 10,000 self-help groups.
This funding, provided through the State Rural Livelihood Mission and State Urban Livelihood Mission, enables women to access working capital and procure small tools. This initiative not only promotes economic empowerment but also nurtures entrepreneurship among women.
To date, 46,897 entrepreneurs have registered on the PM FME scheme’s MIS web portal, with 32,176 applications submitted. Of these, 13,933 projects have received bank loan approvals, with grants ranging from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.
The scheme has facilitated an investment of approximately Rs 1,500 crore in Uttar Pradesh, generating about 1 lakh employment opportunities across rural and urban areas. These efforts are significantly strengthening the state’s economy.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath envisions global recognition for Uttar Pradesh’s local products. The food processing initiatives are a pivotal step toward realizing this vision. The establishment of incubation centers and common facility centers enhances production and elevates product quality to meet international standards.
Uttar Pradesh is at the forefront of fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” The Chief Minister’s efforts have transformed the state into a model of employment generation by effectively leveraging local resources.
