UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 7

Launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the PM-FME Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme . It aims to enhance the competitiveness of existing individual micro-enterprises in the unorganized segment of the food processing industry and promote formalization of the sector. This scheme was launched by the Ministry of Food and Processing .
Hence Statement A is Incorrect .
It seeks to provide support to Farmer Producer Organizations, Self Help Groups, and Producers Cooperatives along their entire value chain.
Under the PM-FME scheme, capacity building is an important component . The scheme envisages imparting training to food processing entrepreneurs, various groups, viz., SHGs / FPOs / Co-operatives, workers, and other stakeholders associated with the implementation of the scheme.
Hence Statement B and C are correct .
The Scheme adopts One District One Product (ODODP) approach to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services and marketing of products. The States would identify food product for adistrict keeping in view the existing clusters and availability of raw material.
The ODOP product could be a perishable produce based product or cereal- based products or a food product widely produced in a district and their allied sectors.