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The food processing sector in India is a significant contributor to employment and economic growth, accounting for 12.91% of employment in the organized manufacturing sector according to the Annual Survey of Industries 2022-23. The sector also contributes 20.4% to agri-food exports and holds a 7.93% share in
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The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI) has significantly increased India's food processing capacity, generating considerable employment opportunities. By September 2025, 170 applications were approved under the scheme, enhancing food processing capacity by 35 lakh MT per annum and creating approximately 3.39 lakh direct
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India has strengthened its measures to combat fake news and deep fakes across media platforms. This includes regulatory frameworks for electronic, print, and digital media to ensure accuracy and prevent the dissemination of misleading information. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information
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The Indian Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri new rail line at a cost of ₹6,753 crore, with funding predominantly from the central government. Meanwhile, the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh strategic rail line, declared a key defense project by the Ministry of Defence, is estimated at ₹1.31 lakh crore and
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) continues to implement the PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, aimed at supporting micro food processing enterprises in India through financial, technical, and business assistance. Through collaboration with State and UT Governments, the scheme has sanctioned loans to approximately 1.
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is spearheading a Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Clusters under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana. This scheme promotes the establishment of food processing units through a cluster approach and focuses on projects in agricultural and horticultural areas to enhance
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The Ministry of Textiles is actively supporting the growth of technical textiles and new startups through the National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM) which launched in 2020 with a budget of Rs 1,480 crore. Its GREAT scheme provides up to Rs. 50 lakh each for approved startups, benefiting 24 startups
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The PM MITRA Scheme was launched to boost India's textile industry by setting up integrated textile parks across seven states. These parks, aligned with the 5F vision, aim to enhance scale and competitiveness by reducing logistics costs and unifying the textile value chain. Implementation varies by state: Government
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India's textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, recorded a modest growth in the fiscal year 2024-2025, despite facing global tariff challenges. The Ministry of Textiles reported a 5.2% increase in exports over the previous year, amounting to $37,755 million. During April-October 2025, exports showed a slight
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying of India is organizing an Investors Meet on December 13, 2025, at Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep, to explore and capitalize on lucrative prospects within the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The event, featuring key stakeholders and dignitaries, aims to drive strategic investments in tuna
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The Ministry of Textiles has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of India's textile industry both domestically and internationally. These initiatives include the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Parks Scheme and the Production Linked Incentive Scheme to promote large-scale manufacturing. Additionally, strategies
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The Ministry of Textiles has launched the Raw Material Supply Scheme to make yarn accessible to weavers by providing freight reimbursement and a 15% price subsidy on specified yarns. The government also exempted customs duties on cotton, extended the RoDTEP scheme, introduced GST reforms to enhance domestic demand, and provided