Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan chairs the Industry Roundtable Meet with industry leaders and micro entrepreneurs of food and allied sectors in Patna, Bihar, today
Paswan wishes to see the sector of food processing as the sector of employment by setting up maximum processing units across Bihar and India
World Food India 2024 will be organized from 19th to 22nd September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 04: Union Minister of Food Processing Industries , Chirag Paswan chaired the Industry Roundtable Meet with industry leaders and micro entrepreneurs of food and allied sectors in Patna, Bihar, today.
In his address, Chirag Paswan expressed that he would always work towards the upliftment of farmers. He said that he would like to take the food processing sector to his home state also. Paswan spoke about the importance of food processing sector and how this sector can help to elevate the economic status of India. While mentioning the importance of Bihar as a State with one of the largest farmers inhabiting it , he said that Bihar can play a great role in food processing sector.
Paswan spoke about the agri- produce of the region. He expressed his wish to see the sector of food processing as the sector of employment by setting up maximum processing units across Bihar and India.
Paswan also urged that all states including Bihar should come forward and participate in the World Food India 2024, which is a flagship event of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and is being organised from September 19-22, 2024, in New Delhi. He also highlighted how the 3rd edition of World Food India will be a one-of-a-kind gathering of manufacturers, producers, investors, policymakers, and organisations from across the global food ecosystem.
Paswan expressed his happiness at the significant industry participation in today’s regional meeting. He also emphasised that processing is the way forward towards food security and prosperity. Over 300 participants from FPOs, SHGs, and industry came forward to bring forth their policy suggestions.
During the interaction,the Minister replied to all the participants and noted their feedback. He mentioned that the industry’s input would be taken to the relevant departments of the Ministries. He promised that his work would continue to push the agenda of development for Bihar and assured that the industry would receive full support from the Ministry.
Minhaj Alam, Additional Secretary, MoFPI outlined the journey of World Food India and how it has helped position India as an emerging food processing hub at the centre of the world.
This was the first meeting in the region for this year, organized by Ministry of Food Processing Industries in association with PHD Chamber of Commerce.
