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Since 2017, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has implemented the Scheme for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana. The scheme aims to incentivize food processing unit setups across India. From 2019-2023, 76 projects were approved under SCSP, TSP, and
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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
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is prioritizing sustainability in the food processing industry by supporting renewable energy initiatives and green technology. Through programs like Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana and World Food India 2025, MoFPI is fostering sustainable packaging and energy-efficient practices. Assistance is provided for setting up
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is working to advance modern processing technologies in the food sector by providing Grants-in-Aid under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana. These grants support research and development projects involving institutions like the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and private sector R&
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries held a Chintan Shivir to discuss strategies for advancing India's food processing sector. The event focused on innovations and export strategies to enhance the country's global standing in food processing. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) organized a two-day Chintan Shivir at the Marriott Hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The event aimed to enhance India's food processing sector by promoting policy development, innovation, and collaboration among stakeholders. The Minister for Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan, emphasized the
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In 2025, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries reported notable achievements through various schemes, enhancing farm incomes and reducing agricultural losses. Initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme significantly improved employment and investment in the food processing sector.
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries of India has commissioned a study to assess post-harvest losses of agricultural produce, revealing significant losses in commodities like cereals, pulses, and fruits. To address these losses, the Ministry has been strengthening the cold-chain infrastructure through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana. Although the
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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 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 17th FICCI Annapoorna Exhibition held in Mumbai spotlighted India's growing food processing industry and its transformative potential. Avinash Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, emphasized the need to enhance agricultural productivity and food safety to ensure prosperity for farmers and consumers. The event, attracting
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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