Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal today said the government has a vision of transforming Indian food economy and doubling farmer’s income by bringing latest technologies evolution and best practices into the system. Addressing the curtain raiser ceremony of World Food India to be held this Friday in New Delhi, the Minister said, government is working towards easing the process of doing business for global and domestic industry players.
She said, the event which will showcase the best infrastructure and technology from various countries will also help find effective solution to the challenges facing the food industry in India, ranging from food wastage to wastage of crops due to extreme climatic conditions. She said, government is making all efforts to ensure food safety and security across the country.
The Minister said, India is the second largest producer of food, leader in milk, fruits and vegetables, cereals and marine. She said, it has huge potential with 127 agro climatic zones and proximity to food importing nations. Ms Badal also said, the potential of India in the food processing industry will be realized during this event. She said, India is poised to attract an investment target of roughly 10 billion dollars in this sector, which will generate 10 lakh jobs in the next 3 years.
More than 40 countries will participate in World food India. Germany, Denmark and Japan are the partner countries for the event while Italy and Netherlands are the focus countries.
