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Processed food demand will grow manyfold: Chirag Paswan
Jan-09-2025

Amid the evolving lifestyle and changing family configurations, the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan has said that the processed food demand will grow manyfold and is the future, as it holds immense possibilities for growth. He noted ‘I am sure that the processed food segment of the industry will be a major contributor to the Prime Minister’s vision and resolve to make India ‘Viksit Bharat’.’

The Minister expressed the need to make Indian cuisine grow across the world and reach every dining table. The minister also said ‘My government is working toward food security to the world with the mission that no one should sleep hungry, and here India can play a major role as agri producer and exporter.’ 

Highlighting the need for food safety, he said ‘Food safety is equally important as food taste. The FSSAI will be hosting a regulatory summit soon to ensure a greater compliance. We have opened food testing labs as mandated in the Union Budget and 100 new testing labs will be added to ensure food safety to all.’ 

Paswan further added that his Ministry is also working toward increasing the longevity of perishable items so as to have a long shelves life and minimize the losses. Union Minister also assured the industry that the government is committed to bridging the gap between the policy and the industry and will support the industry in every possible way.


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