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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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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MSP for Forest Produce Lifts Tribal Livelihoods
The Government of India has reinforced its commitment to tribal welfare by expanding the procurement and marketing framework for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM). The initiative aims to ensure fair remuneration, livelihood security, and sustainable income generation for tribal communities across the country….
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Agriculture Ministry Forms FPO Panel in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has formed a high-level committee to assess and enhance their operations. The move follows the intervention of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan after his recent visit to…
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Cabinet Raises Copra MSP for 2026 to Boost Farmers’ Income
The National Makhana Board held its inaugural meeting at Krishi Bhawan on Friday, chaired by Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and laid out a comprehensive roadmap to modernise India’s makhana sector. The Board initiated implementation of a newly approved Central Sector Scheme worth ₹476.03 crore…
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National Push Enhances Post-Harvest Systems
India is rapidly scaling up cold-chain and post-harvest infrastructure to reduce food loss, strengthen value chains and boost processed-food exports. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Scheme on “Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure” the government has approved 404 projects, of which 300 are complete and operational…
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FishTech @ World Food India 2025 Boosts Fishers’ Prosperity
The Department of Fisheries (DoF), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), hosted a technical session on “FishTech for Fishers’ Prosperity: Innovations in Processing and Value Addition” at World Food India 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The session highlighted modern technologies and strategic interventions aimed…