New Delhi, May 17 || Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced the expansion of incubation infrastructure under Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme to build a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Aiming to catalyse the city's startup ecosystem, Minister Sirsa announced that two incubation centres are being established at the World Class Skill Centres (WCSC) in Jhandewalan and Wazirpur through Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU).
The initiative aims to strengthen the Delhi government's efforts to build a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem aligned with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Vocal for Local'.
The skill centres will be funded by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, he said.
The total project cost of this initiative stands at Rs 4.5 crore. "A total of Rs 45 lakh has already been released for the installation of bakery line equipment," he said.
"Delhi's commitment to empowering micro food entrepreneurs is unwavering. Through world-class incubation support and modern infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for a new era of self-reliant, skilled, and market-ready micro enterprises," he said.
"Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi is transforming into an engine of inclusive growth," he said.