Strengthening Food Processing Sector through MoFPI Schemes: Infrastructure Development and Over 13 Lakh Employment Generated.
In order to promote and ensure overall development of Food Processing Industries including value addition of food products & promotion of agri-based industries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/ expansion of related infrastructure, through its two Central Sector Scheme viz. Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across the country.
Source: pib.gov.in
Government Boosts Millet Processing: Rs.793 Crore Approved Under PLI Scheme, 4,612 Micro Units Supported Nationwide.
In order to promote and ensure overall development of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/ expansion of related infrastructure, including Millet processing units through its two Central Sector Scheme viz. Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across the country.
Source: pib.gov.in
PMFME Scheme driving grassroots entrepreneurship: 59,202 micro food processing enterprises formalized, over Rs. 17,015 crore investment mobilized and 5.18 lakh jobs generated across India.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, 59,202 Micro food processing enterprises have been formalized as on 31st December 2025 since inception of the scheme. The State/ UT wise details of number of micro enterprises formalised are at Annexure I. Cumulatively, investment of Rs. 17015.8 crore has been mobilized under the scheme across the country including Pali Lok Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan, Siddharthnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, Shahdol Lok Sabha Constituency in Madhya Pradesh, Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat, Jharkhand, Odisha including Nabrangpur Lok Sabha Constituency and UT of Jammu and Kashmir are at Annexure II.
Source: pib.gov.in
Meghalaya makes debut at Aahar 2026 to connect local producers with global market players.
Meghalaya marked its debut at Aahar 2026, Asia’s premier food and hospitality trade show, showcasing the state’s rich portfolio of indigenous organic agricultural and artisanal products. Through its participation, the Government of Meghalaya aims to create stronger market linkages for local producers and entrepreneurs by connecting them directly with key players from the food and hospitality industry.
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Mango growers in Karnataka explore US, UK as Gulf markets face uncertainty.
Alphonso-quality mangoes grown in the rich belts of Dharwad, Belagavi and parts of Haveri have enjoyed a strong market in the Middle East for more than a decade. Growers have been exporting the fruit to countries like Abu Dhabi, Iran, UAE, Kuwait and Iraq. However, with the mango season set to begin in the next fortnight, growers are facing uncertainty.
Source: deccanherald.com
Indian rice exports slow as Middle East war pushes up freight and insurance costs.
Rice exports from India are slowing as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran pushes up freight and insurance costs, making it harder for exporters to secure vessels, five exporters told Reuters. India, which accounts for more than 40% of world rice exports, usually ships more than the combined exports of the next three biggest suppliers - Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan.
Source: reuters.com
APEDA facilitates first export of Assam’s GI-tagged Joha rice to UK, Italy.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) on Thursday, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the first export of 25 metric tonnes (MT) of Assam’s GI-tagged Joha rice to the UK and Italy.
Source: tribuneindia.com
India’s annual food exports nearing Rs 5 lakh crore mark: Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called upon stakeholders from the food, agriculture and hospitality sectors to work collectively towards making India the world’s largest exporter of agricultural and processed foods, highlighting the vast opportunities created by India’s expanding trade agreements and the growing global demand for the Indian products. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of the 40th edition of ‘AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair’ in the national capital, Goyal said that India’s exports of food and agricultural products — including farm produce and fisheries — have reached nearly Rs 5 lakh crore (over $55 billion) annually, making the country the seventh largest exporter of agricultural produce in the world.
Source: ddnews.gov.in
Jharkhand's Horticulture Gets a Boost with IIHR Partnership.
The Jharkhand government entered into a pivotal agreement with the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, to boost the horticulture sector state-wide. Chief Minister Hemant Soren was present at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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Horticulture Planning & Marketing Deptt. participates in Horti India Expo 2026 at New Delhi.
Department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing participated in the Horti India Expo 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi being organized by SV Global Expo (Exhibition Organizer) today. The three-day event will continue till March 14, 2026. Besides, Business to Business (B2B) Exhibition and international platform dedicated to Horticulture, agro-processing, value addition technology adoption, branding and global market integration, the objective of event is to provide national and international market access to emerging companies, innovative products, and agri-horticulture enterprises.
Source: thekashmirhorizon.com