Shri Chirag Paswan chairs the industry roundtable meet with industry leaders and micro-entrepreneurs of food and allied sectors in Patna, Bihar

Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan chaired the Industry Roundtable Meet with industry leaders and micro-entrepreneurs of food and allied sectors in Patna, Bihar on 3 August 2024.

In his address, Shri Chirag Paswan expressed that he would always work towards the upliftment of farmers. He said that he would like to take the food processing sector to his home state also. Shri Paswan spoke about the importance of food processing sector and how this sector can help to elevate the economic status of India. While mentioning the importance of Bihar as a State with one of the largest farmers inhabiting it, he said that Bihar can play a great role in food processing sector.

Shri Paswan spoke about the agri- produce of the region. He expressed his wish to see the sector of food processing as the sector of employment by setting up maximum processing units across Bihar and India.

Shri Paswan also urged that all states including Bihar should come forward and participate in the World Food India 2024, which is a flagship event of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and is being organized from September 19-22, 2024, in New Delhi. He also highlighted how the 3rd edition of World Food India will be a one-of-a-kind gathering of manufacturers, producers, investors, policymakers, and organizations from across the global food ecosystem.

Shri Paswan expressed his happiness at the significant industry participation in today's regional meeting. He also emphasized that processing is the way forward towards food security and prosperity. Over 300 participants from FPOs, SHGs, and industry came forward to bring forth their policy suggestions.

During the interaction, the Minister replied to all the participants and noted their feedback. He mentioned that the industry's input would be taken to the relevant departments of the Ministries. He promised that his work would continue to push the agenda of development for Bihar and assured that the industry would receive full support from the Ministry.

Shri Minhaj Alam, Additional Secretary, MoFPI outlined the journey of World Food India and how it has helped position India as an emerging food processing hub at the centre of the world.

This was the first meeting in the region for this year, organized by Ministry of Food Processing Industries in association with PHD Chamber of Commerce.