food processing

April 21, 2026 5:30 PM

India’s food processing sector witnessing strong transformation with production linked incentive scheme

India’s food processing sector is witnessing a strong transformation, with the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) emerging as a key driver of growth, investment, and employment. Backed by an outlay of ₹10,900 crore, the scheme is helping position India as a global hub for processed food manufacturing while strengthening the link between agriculture and industry. Launched in 2021, PLISFPI aims to boost domestic manufacturing, incentivise incremental...

October 27, 2025 1:47 PM

PM Modi shares Finance Minister Sitharaman’s article on strengthening food processing for national security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirming the government’s commitment to enhancing India’s domestic food processing capacity, describing it as vital for national security, rural prosperity, and economic resilience. Responding to a post by the Finance Minister’s office on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) wrote, “Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman highlights that strengthening domestic food processing capa...

September 25, 2025 2:54 PM

Invest in India, Invest in Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi at UP International Trade Show 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025) in Greater Noida, emphasising India’s growth trajectory, reforms, and the need for self-reliance in research, manufacturing, and trade. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of research, stating, “Investment in this domain must increase manifold. Private investment in research is now imperative, and we must create a comprehensive ecosystem for i...

September 16, 2025 10:39 PM

PM Modi holds talks with Danish counterpart; focus on Green Growth and India–EU FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to further deepen the India–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. The two leaders discussed cooperation in areas including trade, investment, innovation, energy, water management, food processing and sustainable development. Prime Minister Modi extended his best wishes to Denmark on its ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European...