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17-11-2023 | 18:22 PM

World Food India 2023

The Prime Minister has inaugurated the second edition of the ‘World Food India 2023’ in New Delhi.

Key Highlights:

• It was organized by Ministry of Food Processing Industries
• Its aim is to present India as the ‘food basket of the world’ and commemorate 2023 as the International Year of Millets.

The key focus pillars are:

• Shree Anna (Millets): Millets are ancient grains that have been part of India’s rich heritage for millennia. They are super foods that provide high nutrition, gluten-free options, climate resilience, and ecofriendliness. The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023) with the aim of increasing the production and consumption of millets worldwide.
• Exponential Food Processing: Positioning India as the Global Hub: India has a vision to become a global hub for food processing and create a competitive advantage for itself in the world food market. Financing Agri Food Value Chains, especially supporting MSMEs, is a key focus area.
• Strategic Segments: Unlocking Potentials for Growth: India is one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of food products. India leads the world in the production of milk, bananas, mangoes, papayas, guavas, ginger, okra and buffalo meat. It ranks second in the production of rice, wheat, potatoes, garlic, cashew nuts.
• Creating an Inclusive and Efficient Ecosystem: Removing barriers and establishing a coordinated framework for inclusive opportunities. In line with this, government has allowed 100% FDI under the automatic route in food processing industries in India.
• Sustainable Development for Prosperity: Embracing sustainable practices, renewable energy and ecofriendly agricultural and food processing methods for a more sustainable future.