Local Youth Becomes Entrepreneur with Support from NBJK-SIDBI and PMFME Scheme

29 April 2025, Hazaribagh: Saurabh Kumar, a young resident of Hazaribagh, has successfully transformed from a street marketer of whole spices to a budding entrepreneur, thanks to the support of NBJK-SIDBI’s Micro Enterprise Promotion Program (MEPP) and the PMFME scheme under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India.

After completing his intermediate education, Saurabh worked for over seven years delivering spices to households and shops in and around Hazaribagh to support his family. A turning point came when he met Mr. Anurag, Supervisor of the MEPP program, who introduced him to the PMFME scheme and helped him prepare necessary documentation.

Saurabh received a loan of ₹1.4 lakh, which enabled him to start Shree Enterprises, a packaged spice manufacturing unit. Today, his brand is gaining popularity, and he employs five support staff.

Saurabh credits the timely support of NBJK-SIDBI and Anurag for this positive transformation in his life.