The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, September 25, addressed the 14th edition of the World Food India 2025 in Bharat Mandapam in Nový Delhi and invited global investment in the food processing sector and said, “It’s the right time.”
PM Modi said that the country holds the three times the strength of diversity, demand and scope, and urges the food processing industry to invest in innovation in biodegradable packaging and transition to ecological materials.
PM Modi said India kept its door open for investment and cooperation in the food processing sector. “India is the third largest beginning ecosystem in the world, with many novice businesses working in food and agriculture. India is constantly contributing to global food safety,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister said, “It’s the right time to invest in India … We are open to investors involved in the food chain (processing). We are ready for cooperation. I invite everyone to invest in India because there are huge opportunities.”
The government promotes the food processing sector. The processing has increased 20 times over the past 10 years and food exports have doubled, he added. Also read | India says WTO that it will not lift the ban on wheat exports
PM Modi said India produces every type of grain, fruits and vegetables, and this diversity causes the country uniquely located in the global landscape. He noted that every hundred kilometers, the kitchen and its flavors were changing, reflecting the rich culinary diversity of India, the Prime Minister’s office said in a press release.
“India has an unprecedented and extraordinary scale. Over the past ten years, 25 crore people have overcome poverty and are now part of the most general and energetic and aspirive segments of India,” the Prime Minister said.
PM Modi also pointed out that technologies such as AI, electronic trade, drones and applications are integrated into the sector, transform supplier chains, retail and processing methods. He confirmed that India offers diversity, demand and innovation – all the key factors that make it the most attractive destination for investment.
The Prime Minister said India was the largest milk producer, contributes to 25 % of global milk supply and is also a leading manufacturer of millet. He added that India is second worldwide in the production of rice and wheat and has a significant contribution in fruits, vegetables and fishing, PMO said.
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