Government committed to easing logistics, boosting market access for Indian agri and processed foods: Commerce SecretaryThe government is dedicated to improving market access and reducing logistical obstacles for Indian agricultural and processed food product...
04 May, 2025, 05.04 PM IST
1,646 projects valued Rs 31,830 crore sanctioned so far under PM Kisan SampadaThe Ministry of Finance announced that 1,646 food processing projects worth Rs 31,830 crore have been sanctioned under PM Kisan Sampada Yoj...
18 Jan, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
Govt invites EoI for setting up multiproduct food irradiation unitsThe last date for submission of EoI/ proposals is September 21, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries said in a statement.
09 Aug, 2024, 03.31 PM IST
One year of Kisan Rail: Railways gives subsidy of Rs 95 Cr, reimbursed with Rs 55 crFrom October 14, 2020 to October 10, 2021, the Indian Railways has provided a subsidy of around Rs 95 crore to farmers for ferrying their g...
31 Oct, 2021, 07.10 PM IST
Ministry of Food Processing Industries launches scheme to help small enterprisesAs a part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the scheme will assist two lakh micro food processing units spread across the country.
07 Jul, 2021, 01.17 PM IST
MoFPI continues to engage with concerned departments to resolve issues of food processing industry: Harsimrat Kaur BadalThe minister on Saturday held a video conference with major industry associations including FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI and others to disc...
05 Apr, 2020, 02.24 PM IST
37 mega food parks and 297 integrated cold chain projects sanctioned under PMKSYThe MoFPI is focusing on building cold chain infrastructure across the country, for seamless transfer of perishables from production to con...
17 Mar, 2020, 01.58 PM IST
10 projects sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada YojanaTen projects worth rupees Rs 301.54 crore with total grant-in-aid of Rs 67.29 crore were sanctioned in a meeting of the Inter-Ministerial A...
05 Mar, 2020, 05.05 PM IST
32 projects sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada YojanaThe projects approved are running across the country covering over 100 agro-climatic zones. The Processed food market is expected to grow t...
27 Feb, 2020, 08.45 PM IST
39 mega food parks and 298 integrated cold chain projects sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada YojanaThe component of the schemes includes integrated cold chain and value addition infrastructure, mega food parks, creation of backward and fo...
04 Feb, 2020, 05.38 PM IST
NIFTEM to conduct National Organic Festival of Women EntrepreneursMinister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani said that under the current government, effort has always been to ensure that ministr...
27 Nov, 2019, 03.56 PM IST
Global food festival in line with Modi's vision: Smriti Irani"'Food Street' concept at #WorldFoodIndia will put forth India s traditional flavours with a global twist - giving guests a unique experien...
01 Nov, 2017, 08.58 PM IST
- Food processing sector fastest growing sub-sector last fiscal: Official
Food processing sector has emerged as the fastest growing sub-sector of the manufacturing sector during last financial year, a top official...
27 Nov, 2012, 03.54 PM IST
- Government approves Rs 231 crore for additional 30 cold chain projects
The government today approved an investment of Rs 231 crore to for an additional 30 cold chain projects in the country.
23 Mar, 2012, 11.01 PM IST
- Food processing sector in India in an "appalling" state: Parliamentary panel
Panel pointed out that fruits and vegetables worth more than Rs 50,000 crore are wasted every year due to lack of storage and processing fa...
23 Aug, 2011, 08.09 PM IST
- Basic research in food processing is being neglected: Gvt
Basic research in the food processing sector has been neglected in the country so far, but the government plans to check the trend.
29 Jun, 2011, 03.37 PM IST
- Meat & poultry sector needs Rs 4-5K crore investment: Government
An investment of around Rs 4,000- 5,000 crore is required in the meat and poultry processing sector, a senior official said.
07 Jun, 2011, 05.39 PM IST