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Time of India
28-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Amid adulteration scare, UP govt to train youths to produce organic alternatives
Ghaziabad: Amid rising cases of adulterated food in local markets, the state govt has launched a two-day training programme in Ghaziabad under the CM's food processing village self-employment scheme. Starting from July 29, 30 youths from Muradnagar block will be trained in safe food processing. In total, 90 rural participants will be trained, with loan provisions available for setting up food enterprises. The initiative, being implemented across the state for the first time, is organised by the horticulture and food processing department to promote self-employment in rural areas while encouraging hygienic food practices. In Ghaziabad, the programme targets youths from rural blocks, with the first phase focused on Muradnagar. Each selected participant will receive training in preparing food products such as paneer, pickles, sauces, jams, juices, bakery items, and spice mixes. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The training will also include sessions on financial planning, packaging, hygiene standards, and how to access other govt schemes like Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), which provides financial assistance up to Rs 10 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Expense Of Toothbringing For The Elderly Could Blow You Off Dental Implant | Search ADS Search Now Undo "The focus is on building self-reliance in villages while promoting safe and hygienic food practices," said Deshmukh Kumar, in charge of the govt food processing centre in Ghaziabad. He added that 30 candidates were shortlisted from applications received earlier this month. To qualify, applicants had to be at least 21 years old, have passed Class 12, and submit valid ID along with proof of rural residence in Ghaziabad. As part of the scheme, each beneficiary is eligible for financial support up to Rs 1 lakh to start a small food processing enterprise. Larger units can avail of subsidies of up to 30% of the project cost. Participants will also receive free study material during the training. Officials said that beyond self-employment, the programme also addresses public health concerns stemming from adulterated food. Data from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) shows that nearly 50% of food samples tested in Ghaziabad during the last financial year failed quality checks. Dairy products were among the most frequently adulterated.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Food processing CIC set for launch at Tirupati
Tirupati: A state-of-the-art Common Incubation Centre (CIC) for food processing, established at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati at a cost of Rs 3 crore, is set to be inaugurated on July 13. The facility will be formally launched by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan, alongside Andhra Pradesh Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Food Processing, TG Bharath. The incubation centre has been developed under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, as part of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme. It is one of 76 such centres being established across the country with a total outlay of Rs 205.95 crore. The centre at IIT Tirupati is focused on the processing of fruits and vegetables, and was developed under the coordination of Prof KSMS Raghava Rao, Professor of Chemical Engineering, with strategic guidance from IIT Tirupati Director Prof KN Satyanarayana. With the proactive efforts of faculty and technical staff, the facility has now been fully procured, commissioned, and made operational. Currently, this is the only facility of its kind in Andhra Pradesh. It aims to support agricultural entrepreneurs in transforming perishable produce such as tomatoes, mangoes, and citrus fruits into value-added products like pulp, jams, and pickles. The first operator at the centre will be entrepreneur Rajendranath Reddy. While small-scale production has already begun, the facility is also envisioned as a research hub. It provides hands-on opportunities for students pursuing MS and PhD programmes in food technology at IIT Tirupati's Department of Chemical Engineering. The centre is equipped to process up to 20 tonnes of fruits per day, including mango, anjeer (fig), guava, and more. Its processed outputs – juices, pulp, and preserves, will be marketed under IIT Tirupati's in-house brand, 'Swastha'. Looking ahead, the institute plans to collaborate with private companies through formal agreements to ensure higher value realisation for farmers. Entrepreneurs with their own food brands will also be encouraged and supported in utilising the facility.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Speed up crop survey works, ensure their accuracy: DC
Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Tuesday directed officials of the Agriculture Department to expedite crop survey works and ensure their accuracy. He emphasised that reports from the survey are crucial for assessing the extent of agricultural and horticultural crops in Mandya district. It is also crucial for preparing crop loss reports that are required to seek assistance of the National Disaster Response Force during natural calamities. Speaking at a meeting in Mandya, Dr. Kumar said that Private Residents who have failed to achieve targets in crop surveys should be replaced with new personnel. During 2024-25, the district achieved 91.55% coverage in pre-monsoon, 96.34% in monsoon, 97.68% in rabi, and 95.84% in summer season crop surveys, he said. Under the Karnataka Raitha Suraksha Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, crop insurance registrations have seen a significant increase over the last three years in the district, with insurance compensation amounting to ₹39.09 crore paid for various insured disasters in 2023-24, he said. As many as 3,708 farmers have already submitted proposals for insurance so far in 2025. Dr. Kumar instructed officials to intensify publicity to ensure more farmers register under the scheme. Information about crop insurance reach farmers through Raitha Sanjeevini vehicles, auto rickshaws, garbage disposal vehicles, KSRTC bus stands (through jingles), milk dairies, societies, weekly markets, and other farmer congregation points, he said. Regarding the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme, he said loans worth ₹65.45 crore and subsidies of ₹21.7 crore have been sanctioned so far to 258 farmer-entrepreneurs in the district. 'A target of 250 units has been set for the current year. Departments of Horticulture, Fisheries, and Agriculture should hold joint meetings and prepare proposals to promote food processing units in sectors where demand is high,' Dr. Kumar said. Zilla Panchayat CEO K.R. Nandini proposed that under food processing initiatives, NRLM Self-Help Groups could start units such as traditional oil mills, Maddur vade (a popular snack), and chips production. 'If proposals are prepared, training can be arranged by skilled resource persons,' she said. DISHA meeting Meanwhile, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy will chair the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting on July 4. In this regard, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the compliance report.
Hans India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
PM Modi shares Chirag Paswan's article lauding remarkable transformation of food processing industry
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared Union Minister Chirag Paswan's article, which highlighted a remarkable transformation of India's food processing sector over the past few years and also hailed the rural entrepreneurs for powering the drastic change. PM Modi took to his social media handle on X and shared an immersive article by Union Minister for Food Processing Chirag Paswan, in which the latter gave a detailed glimpse into broad structural changes adopted by his Ministry and how this led to empowering of rural heroes, enabling them to become key pivot of economic growth. PM Modi also urged the netizens to glance through the insightful journey. The Union Minister penned case studies of some of the farmers, chronicling their growth from small-time enterprises to flourishing food ventures. Sharing an example of a makhana producer from Bihar, Chirag Paswan said, "With support from the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, he (makhana producer) has built a thriving food venture that now exports to the United States and Canada." "His story reflects the broader vision of India's food processing mission: To turn local strengths into global opportunities," Chirag Paswan added. The Union Minister said that till a few years ago, the food processing landscape was fragmented, with rampant post-harvest losses and unrealised value from agricultural produce. "In 2014, the gross value addition of the sector stood at Rs 134 lakh crore. Today, following sustained policy and institutional drive, that figure has risen to Rs 224 lakh crore," he informed. Notably, the PMFME scheme was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore to empower the unorganised micro food enterprises through formalisation, capacity building and access to credit. The Union Minister further wrote, "India's growing leadership in the global food economy finds powerful expression through World Food India - the Ministry's flagship international platform for investment, innovation, and collaboration. Designed to showcase India's strengths across the food processing value chain, the event has evolved into a trusted forum for global stakeholders to engage with India's agri-food ecosystem." He further pointed out, "Our goal is unambiguous – to ensure that every shelf in the world carries a product that proudly bears the name of India and behind every such product stands a story of collective prosperity and national pride." The Union Minister shared the article on X and wrote, "Under the visionary leadership of PM Modi, India's food processing sector has undergone a transformative journey - from farm to shelf - empowering our rural heroes."
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Chirag Paswan writes: Food processing has become a force for grassroots transformation
In the makhana belts of Madhubani, Bihar, a quiet revolution is underway. Gyanish Kumar Mishra, a young entrepreneur, has transformed a traditional crop — foxnut, or makhana — into a nationally recognised brand of flavoured snacks. With support from the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, he has built a thriving food venture that now exports to the United States and Canada. His story reflects the broader vision of India's food processing mission: To turn local strengths into global opportunities. From Kashmir to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, micro-entrepreneurs are embracing formalisation and entering new markets. There is a structural transformation underway, aligning the strength of rural India with the momentum of national growth. Over the past 11 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has traversed a remarkable arc of change. With reforms to enhance Ease of Doing Business, industries today are empowered with greater autonomy and policy support. Amidst this broader transformation, the food processing sector has emerged as one of the most potent instruments of inclusive growth, agri-industrial integration, and global engagement. A few years ago, the food processing landscape was fragmented, with rampant post-harvest losses and unrealised value from agricultural produce. In 2014, the gross value addition of the sector stood at Rs 1.34 lakh crore. Today, following sustained policy focus and institutional drive, that figure has risen to Rs 2.24 lakh crore. At the forefront of this transformation stands the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, whose flagship schemes have created a supportive environment across the entire spectrum of the food processing sector. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, 1,604 projects have been sanctioned, leading to the creation of over 250 lakh metric tonnes of annual processing and preservation capacity and more than Rs 22,000 crore in private investment. It has directly benefited over 53 lakh farmers and more than 7.6 lakh employment opportunities have been created. Complementing this, the PMFME scheme was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore to empower unorganised micro food enterprises through formalisation, capacity building, and access to credit. Over 1.41 lakh loans amounting to Rs 11,205 crore have been sanctioned to micro-enterprises and seed capital has been extended to support more than 3.3 lakh members of self-help groups (SHGs). A robust foundation for skill development and entrepreneurship has been laid under the scheme, with over one lakh individuals trained across the country. To foster innovation and support early-stage enterprises, 75 incubation centres have been approved. The scheme has also launched 17 distinctive regional brands, each rooted in local heritage. Further along the value chain, the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industries is catalysing industrial capacity and formal job creation. With committed investments of Rs 8,900 crore, the scheme has led to the creation of over 3.3 lakh jobs and added more than 67 lakh metric tonnes of processing capacity. Recognising the critical role of infrastructure in ensuring food safety and export readiness, the Union Budget 2024–25 announced the establishment of 50 multi-product irradiation units to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance shelf life, alongside 100 NABL-accredited food testing laboratories to strengthen quality assurance across the value chain. Further, in a landmark step to promote regional specialties, the government has also announced the establishment of a National Makhana Board, aimed at boosting value addition, branding, and global positioning of this unique superfood from India. The sector's industrial growth is a testament to a rapidly evolving institutional and innovation ecosystem. NIFTEM-Kundli and NIFTEM-Thanjavur, Institutes of National Importance, functioning under the aegis of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries are shaping the next generation of food technologists and entrepreneurs. A third NIFTEM is coming up in Bihar to harness the talent pool of eastern India. India's food-tech startup ecosystem is thriving as well, with over 5,000 innovators working on plant-based products, AI-enabled traceability, functional foods, and sustainable packaging. India's growing leadership in the global food economy finds powerful expression through World Food India — the Ministry's flagship international platform for investment, innovation, and collaboration. Designed to showcase India's strengths across the food processing value chain, the event has evolved into a trusted forum for global stakeholders to engage with India's agri-food ecosystem. Yet, the most profound impact of this decade remains rooted in rural India. Food processing has become a force for grassroots transformation. In Chhattisgarh, a humble tribal kitchen in Bastar, supported under the PMFME scheme, has transformed into a thriving enterprise by reimagining the use of Mahua flowers into value-added products like chocolates, energy bars, and tea. The firm has not only preserved indigenous heritage but carried it to national shelves and international markets. As we mark 11 years of the NDA Government's commitment to good governance and inclusive growth, we look ahead with renewed resolve. Our goal is unambiguous: To ensure that every shelf in the world carries a product that proudly bears the name of India — and behind every such product stands a story of collective prosperity and national pride. The writer is Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India
