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PM-FME Scheme Empowers Local Spice Unit, Creates 14 Jobs
10/21/2025
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Story summary
- The PM-FME Scheme enabled P. Ponnusamy, proprietor of SKP Foods and Masala, to start a spice unit in Kulichar village.
- He secured a government-backed loan of INR40 lakh and INR3.5 lakh subsidy.
- The unit employs 14 people, including eight women.
- It produces 400 kg of chilli powder daily using natural ingredients.
- District Industries Centre reported that 1,393 beneficiaries in the district received INR3.24 crore in PM-FME assistance.
