India’s food processing sector has witnessed steady expansion in value addition, exports, employment and infrastructure over the past decade, supported by focused policy interventions and flagship schemes of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The sector’s progress was highlighted by the Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries,…
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NIFTEM Centres Strengthen Food Safety Under PMKSY
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Centres of Excellence are playing a pivotal role in strengthening India’s food safety and quality assurance ecosystem through modern testing infrastructure supported under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). These initiatives are significantly enhancing regulatory compliance, export competitiveness, and…
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PLI Scheme Boosts Millet Processing Capacity Across India
India’s push to strengthen millet-based food processing is gaining momentum under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), with the government reporting a significant expansion in processing capacity, MSME participation and geographic reach. The initiative aligns with the country’s broader objective of promoting nutri-cereals, improving farmer…
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Bulk Drug Park Scheme Boosts India’s Pharma Manufacturing Push
India’s push to become self-reliant in pharmaceutical manufacturing has gained strong momentum under the Bulk Drug Park Scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at reducing dependence on imports of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key starting materials. Approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2020, the scheme focuses on building world-class…
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NMDC Skill Initiative Secures 100% Jobs for Bastar Youth
In a landmark achievement that underscores the power of targeted skilling in transforming lives, NMDC Limited has recorded 100 percent job placement for the first batch of youth trained under its skill development programme in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region. The initiative, carried out as part of NMDC’s corporate social responsibility efforts,…
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Green Technologies Transform India’s Food Processing Sector
New Delhi: India’s food processing industry is undergoing a significant green transition as the government ramps up support for renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has outlined a comprehensive framework to promote clean technologies across the sector, positioning sustainability as a…
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PLASTINDIA 2026 Opens at Bharat Mandapam with ‘Bharat Next’ Vision
PLASTINDIA 2026, one of the world’s largest and most influential exhibitions for the plastics industry, commenced on Wednesday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s manufacturing and industrial journey. The 12th edition of the prestigious triennial event is being held from February 5 to 10,…
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BSNL Expands 4G, Subscriber Base Nears 9.3 Crore
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has significantly accelerated its nationwide 4G expansion using indigenously developed technology, marking a major milestone in India’s push for telecom self-reliance. As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the state-run telecom operator is upgrading existing sites with indigenous 4G stacks while steadily expanding its subscriber…
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Bharat Taxi Launched: India’s First Cooperative Cab Service
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah on Wednesday formally launched ‘Bharat Taxi’, India’s first cooperative-based taxi service, marking a significant shift in the country’s gig economy and urban mobility landscape. The initiative aims to empower taxi drivers—referred to as ‘Sarathis’—by giving them direct ownership, zero commission earnings, and…
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India Joins BRICS Centre to Boost Manufacturing, MSMEs
India has formally joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC), marking a significant step towards strengthening its manufacturing ecosystem and empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through advanced industrial skills and global cooperation. The development was announced at an event organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry…