CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAINING

Under the scheme, it is envisaged to provide training to 9 lakhs individuals from micro-food processing enterprises, various groups, such as SHGs/FPOs/Cooperatives, workers of micro-food processing enterprises and other stakeholders connected with the implementation of the PMFME scheme such as government officials, project officials, etc.

The PMFME Scheme under the Capacity Building component could provide training for the following categories of persons:-

1. Individual micro-food processing enterprises with credit linked grant under the Scheme;
2. Individual existing micro-food processing enterprises that are not taking loan under the Scheme;
3. Workers of micro-food processing enterprises and groups, such as SHGs/FPOs/Cooperatives;
4. Members of SHGs/FPOs/Cooperatives that are engaged in food processing activities;
5. Government officials and other resources person engaged in the implementation of the PMFME Scheme- Training of Orientation of the Scheme.

The Framework of training would be as following:

1. Entrepreneurship Development Skilling (EDP+) program modified to meet the requirement of the food processing industry.
2. Product Specific Skilling.

Three-level of training would be conducted under the Scheme:

1. Master Trainers- EDP & product specific trainers would be nominated by SNA and the Training would be conducted at IIFPT & NIFTEM;
2. District Level Trainers- Each district to have a minimum of two trainers, one for EDP+ and one for ODOP/ product specific training;
3. Beneficiaries- Individuals entrepreneurs and Groups of existing and new entrepreneurs who are involved in food processing at micro level. Leading to their formalization, up-gradation & scaling.

In addition to this Workers’ Training for Skilling, Safety and Hygiene, plant safety, etc. will also be imparted.