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08 Dec, 2025 News Image Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme
MoFPI has taken various initiatives / measures to increase the scheme uptake and to create awareness among the various stakeholders including women groups and public at large through National & State level awareness campaigns such as Newspaper advertisements, Radio Jingles, Exhibitions & Expos, Fairs, Buyer-Seller Meets etc. since the inception of the scheme.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
08 Dec, 2025 News Image NDA govt doubled MSP, quadrupled crop procurement: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Rajya Sabha
The NDA government has not only fixed the Minimum Support Price of crops at double their cost of production but has also increased procurement four-fold compared to the UPA government, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Responding to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Upper House regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, Chouhan said the previous UPA government had refused to give a 50 per cent hike over the cost of production of crops as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission. However, the Modi government in 2019 decided to accept these recommendations and offer MSP with a 50 per cent margin over the production cost, he added.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
08 Dec, 2025 News Image Crop Diversification and Promotion of High-Value Crops
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) is implementing Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), a sub-scheme of Pradhan MantriRashtriyaKrishiVikasYojana (PM-RKVY), in the Original Green Revolution States viz; Haryana, Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh since 2013-14 to divert the area of rice crop to alternative crops such as pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, cotton etc. The CDP provides support to the farmers for four major components viz., (i) alternate crop demonstrations, (ii) farm mechanization and value addition, (iii) site specific activities and (iv) contingency for awareness, training, implementation, monitoring, etc.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
08 Dec, 2025 News Image APEDA orders 100% physical verification of organic farmers to strengthen certification integrity
According to officials, the decision aims to tighten oversight, eliminate loopholes, and restore confidence among international buyers, many of whom have raised questions about the authenticity of organic consignments in recent years. Physical verification will include on-ground inspection of farms, crop assessments, verification of input usage, adherence to organic practices, and cross-checking data uploaded in certification systems. The directive is expected to cover lakhs of farmers currently registered with accredited certification bodies across the country. APEDA has instructed certifying agencies to complete the verification process within a defined timeframe and submit detailed reports, supported by photographic and geo-tagged evidence. Any discrepancies, including mismatch in acreage, false declarations or non-compliance with organic standards, will attract strict penalties, suspension, or blacklisting of operators.
 Source:  https://www.fnbnews.com/
08 Dec, 2025 News Image Challenges Faced by Approved Units Under PLISFPI
The Ministry has not observed any operational challenges among the approved units under Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries (PLISFPI). Support is provided under the PLISFPI scheme to facilitate greater participation of small and medium enterprises and diversification into new and value added product categories. Under the PLISFPI Scheme, 69 applicants and 40 contract manufacturers of the applicants are from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector. Further, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) provides support to micro enterprises under Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) and Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) Schemes.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
08 Dec, 2025 News Image FSSAI extends enforcement of labelling provisions for alcobevs by 6 months
The said regulations, notified in June this year, were related to mead (honey wine), craft beer, wine-based beverages, alcoholic ready to drink products and Indian liquor along with some provisions related to labelling requirements. As per FSSAI, it was in receipt of several representations from the stakeholders highlighting the fact that the alcoholic beverages are also governed under the State Excise Laws, and label registration is mandatory and generally aligned with the commencement of the excise year i.e. April 1 or in certain states, July 1.
 Source:  https://www.fnbnews.com/
08 Dec, 2025 News Image EU team to meet Piyush Goyal tomorrow on FTA
The visiting European Union (EU) team will hold discussions with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday on the progress of negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement, an official said. The meeting is important as both sides are eager to conclude the negotiations as early as possible.The team, led by EU's Directorate-General for Trade Sabine Weyand, is here to iron out differences on issues pertaining to both goods and services. They have fixed the year-end deadline to conclude talks.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
05 Dec, 2025 News Image India urges Russia to approve 32 seafood processing units for supplies
India on Thursday said Russia's approval of 128 Indian seafood processing units for exports reflects growing trust between the countries, and urged Moscow to clear the remaining 32 units and lift temporary suspensions on fishery establishment to further boost trade. Addressing a gathering of Russian leaders and businesses here, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh said that enhanced access to the Russian market, particularly for aquaculture products, such as shrimp, will directly benefit India's 30 million fishery-linked livelihoods at a time when the country's exports are facing tariff-related challenges in certain other markets. The US impose 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods entering American markets. The US is a key destination for domestic shrimp exports.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
05 Dec, 2025 News Image US trade team may visit India next week for talks
American trade negotiators are expected to visit India next week for talks on the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), officials said, adding that the dates are being finalised. They had last visited India in September.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
05 Dec, 2025 News Image Initiatives to Bridge Skills Gap in Food Processing Sector
All qualification packs are updated after every 36 months to reflect the current requirements of the industry. approved job roles include emerging areas like plant based proteins, fortified foods and micro credentials covering FSSAI mandated requirements and frameworks designed to ensure safety and integrity of food products. In addition, Ministry of Food Processing Industries ensures to provide the sector related short term training through its schemes and Institutions. In addition, Prime Minister's Formalization of Micro Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme being implemented by Ministry of Food Processing Industries has a capacity building training component, under which capacity building trainings are conducted by the State/UT Governments. It envisages short-term training of 24 Hours/3 Days, Food Processing EDP (Entrepreneurship Development Programme) Training for all applicants viz. individuals and Groups (SHGs/ FPOs/ Cooperatives) recommended for availing credit linked grant by District Level Committee (DLC) and 8 hours/1 day training to SHG beneficiaries of Seed Capital under the scheme engaged in micro food processing. 1,09,312 beneficiaries have been trained across India from 2020-21 till 2024-25.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/