New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the food processing industry has attracted investments of Rs 9,207 crore and generated around 3.29 lakh jobs so far, the government said on Tuesday.Launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the scheme is being implemented over six years from FY 2021-22 to FY 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs 10,900 crore.It aims to increase value addition, expand processing capacity and generate employment, particularly in r…
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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Italy’s Ambassador to India, Antonio Bartoli on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia, stating that both India and Italy are on the same page and continue to bat for holding a dialogue to stop the war as soon as possible. Speaking to IANS, Bartoli said that it was important that the conflict in West Asia ends soon to ensure the regularity and stability of energy resources at reasonable prices.”Italy and India have the same priorit…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026, one of the world’s premier B2B trade platforms for the food and hospitality industry, on Tuesday at Bharat Mandapam. The five-day international food and hospitality fair, running from March 10 to March 14, is expected to attract large participation from industry leaders, exhibitors, and visitors from around the globe.According to a statement issued by the India Trade Pro…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The government on Monday said that India marked a strong presence at ‘Gulfood 2026’, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition in Dubai, underscoring its growing leadership in the global agri-food and processed food sector.The 2026 edition marks India’s largest-ever participation, with more than 600 Indian companies exhibiting across a wide spectrum of categories including staples, fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, agri-tech, and food…
Sheikhpura, (Bihar) Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is transforming local food processing businesses in Sheikhpura. The central government’s initiative aims to make food processing industries organised, self-reliant, and a source of sustainable livelihoods. Both in rural and urban areas across the state of Bihar, this scheme has become a powerful tool not only for employm…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The share of processed food exports in agri-food exports increased substantially from 13.7 per cent in 2014-15 to 20.4 per cent in 2024-25, the government said on Friday, adding that the sector is one of the largest employment providers in the organised manufacturing field with 12.83 per cent employment in the total registered/organised sector.The Gross Value Added (GVA) in the food processing sector has increased from Rs 1.34 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 2.24 lakh crore i…