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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is advocating the use of renewable energy and eco-friendly innovations in the food processing sector through various initiatives and schemes. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), MoFPI supports the integration of renewable energy technologies like solar, bio-mass, and wind in food
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The Indian Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing several initiatives to strengthen the food processing sector and reduce post-harvest losses. Through schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), the Prime Minister Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), and the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries in India has launched various initiatives to address the skills gap in the food processing sector. The Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative (FICSI) offers more than 60 NCVET-approved job roles, reflecting industry requirements in areas such as plant-based proteins and fortified foods. Through
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is actively implementing the Agro Processing Clusters (APC) scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) to develop modern infrastructure for setting up food processing units across India. The scheme provides grants-in-aid of 35% in general areas and 50% in the North
Food Processing
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is actively engaged in Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on enhancing cleanliness and office efficiency across all government offices. The campaign has led to significant achievements, including the disposal of e-waste, review of 315 files, and resolution of various pending references. A cleanliness
Food Processing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing India's domestic food processing capacity. The initiative is seen as crucial for national security, rural prosperity, and economic resilience, with a focus on empowering farmers and generating local
GST reforms
The new GST reforms in Manipur aim to enhance economic growth by reducing tax rates across various sectors, including handloom, crafts, food processing, and dairy. The reforms are expected to benefit 2.5 lakh weavers, 1.2 lakh artisans, and 1.5 lakh workers in food processing, while also improving
GST reforms
Kerala's recent GST reforms, reducing tax rates to 5% on various agricultural and processed goods, are set to benefit over 6.7 lakh workers in sectors like cashew, coir, seafood, and tea. The reforms aim to enhance affordability, competitiveness, and income opportunities across the state's economy,
NIFTEM-K
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K) has signed nine strategic MoUs and transferred seven innovative technologies to industry partners during World Food India-2025. The event, attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, enhance nutritional
World Food India 2025
The four-day World Food India 2025 event, held in New Delhi, concluded on September 28, 2025, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators to discuss the future of food and agriculture. The event featured over 10,500 B2B meetings, 261 government-to-government meetings, and attracted more than 95,000 attendees.
World Food India 2025
The World Food India 2025 event, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, concluded with historic investment commitments totaling ₹1.02 lakh crores from 26 leading companies. These investments are expected to create over 64,000 direct jobs and 1 million indirect opportunities, enhancing India's position as
World Food India 2025
Day 3 of World Food India 2025 showcased significant technical sessions, international collaborations, and technology transfers, reinforcing India's position in food processing. Key meetings with New Zealand, Zimbabwe, and Uganda were held, alongside numerous B2B and G2G meetings. Notable technology transfers and MoUs were signed, promoting advancements in