MoFPI's Support for Food Processing Development Highlighted

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) promotes the development of food processing industries through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), and Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME). Though specific support for nutraceuticals and functional foods isn't detailed, the initiatives focus on millet and makhana processing to enhance the sector's growth, infrastructure, and export capabilities.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link