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Centuries Old Achar Murabba Units Relocate Amid Push for Modernisation
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AI-generatedThe PMFME scheme drives formalization and modernization of traditional food processing units in Amritsar, India. The commercial mechanism is a regulatory/incentive channel: government subsidy (35% credit-linked) encourages capex and relocation, potentially improving efficiency and compliance for micro food processors. Impact is India-specific, affecting small-scale producers of sharbat, murabba, and pickles. The scheme is weak in adoption (only 3 of 9 units used it) but signals a gradual shift toward modern facilities.
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- Annual turnover of the industry exceeds Rs 100 crore.
- Nine units have relocated, but only three utilized the PMFME scheme.
- PMFME scheme introduced in 2021 with 35% credit-linked subsidy.
- Scheme supports micro units with capital investment, infrastructure, and marketing assistance.
- Modernization includes new machinery and technical training.
