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PLISFPI Scheme Supports MSMEs in Food Processing Industry

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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has reported that there are no operational challenges faced by the approved units under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI). The scheme encourages participation from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with 69 applicants and 40 contract manufacturers already part of the scheme. Advanced technologies are being used to expand production, resulting in the generation of approximately 3.39 lakh jobs and establishing a food processing capacity of 35 lakh MT annually. The scheme also supports micro enterprises under initiatives like PMFME and PMKSY.

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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