India plans to double its food processing level to twenty-five percent within five years. This ambitious goal follows significant reforms implemented over the past twelve years. The government views food processing as a priority sector for national economic growth. Various schemes are actively supporting micro and large food processing enterprises. Connecting every farm to a processing unit is a key future objective.

Chirag Paswan said India must now shift from food self-reliance to value addition through processing, infrastructure, innovation and better farmer market access.

India plans to double its food processing level to twenty-five percent within five years. This ambitious goal follows significant reforms implemented over the past twelve years. …