World Food India 2025 Promotes Processing for Prosperity
Why in the News ?
The 4th edition of World Food India 2025, themed “Processing for Prosperity”, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 25th September, aiming to boost India’s food processing sector through collaboration, innovation, and strategic policy focus.
Event Highlights and Government’s Vision:
● Four-Day Mega Event: Scheduled from 25th September 2025, to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
● Theme – “Processing for Prosperity”: Focuses on value addition, income generation, and job creation through food processing.
● Union Minister Chirag Paswan: Emphasized the need to tap the untapped potential of the food processing sector.
● Collaborative Platform: Event to bring together stakeholders, investors, innovators, and industry leaders.
● India as Processing Hub: Government aims to make India a global hub for food processing.
Strategic Importance and Future Outlook
● Policy Push: Government intends to stimulate innovation and attract FDI in processing units.
● Farmers’ Welfare: Food processing helps increase farmers’ income through better market linkage.
● Export Boost: Value-added products can enhance India’s agri-export competitiveness.
● Technology Integration: Adoption of AI, automation, and cold-chain logistics can modernize the sector.
● Sustainable Growth: Focus on zero-waste processing and nutritional security through processed foods.
| About Food Processing Sector in India: |
| Economic Contribution: Major contributor to Gross Value Addition (GVA) and rural employment. |
| Key Segments: India leads globally in milk, millets, and pulses production and processing. |
| Government Support: Initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) provide infrastructure and financial support. |
| Untapped Potential: Despite abundant raw material base, value addition levels remain low. |
| Employment Opportunity: The sector offers significant scope for entrepreneurship and rural jobs. |