India recorded 15% rise in export of agricultural and processed food products in April-October

100%

FDI in food processing under automatic route.

20.2%

share of GVA of agriculture and allied sector to total economy

11.6%

Share in total employment

10.4%

Share in India's exports

136%

Cropping intensity

US$ 535 bn

Projected food processing sector output by 2025-26

Largest

producer of Spices, Milk and Pulses

Largest

processor, producer and consumer of cashew nuts

US$ 7,740 mn

marine products exports in 2021-22

PMKSY

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana scheme for financial assistance to set up integrated cold chain projects.

8th

largest meat-producing country in the world

41

Mega Food Parks (MFPs) are coming up across the country under the PMKSY Scheme.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

011-24369458

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FSSAI regulates manufacturing, storage, distribution, sale and import of food products to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

+91-11-26513204, 26513219,

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Leads development of industries relating to the scheduled products for export by way of providing financial assistance or otherwise for undertaking surveys and feasibility studies.

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management

+91-130-2281060

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The institute intends to act as a centre of excellence and an apex world class centre of global standards in the area of food technology and management.

All India Food Processors' Association

+91 11 26510860, 41550860

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To promote, encourage and support Indian food processing industries and raise the technical standards, product quality and safety to match global standards.

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare

+91 11 23382651

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The ministry is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws related to agriculture in India.

List of institutions - Dairy, Meat, Fish

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Investment Opportunities

  • Mega and medium food park projects and related infrastructure.
  • Cold chain and logistics infrastructure to support the food industry.
  • Packaging of dry food, beverages, meats, fish, vegetables and fruits.
  • Agri-technology research and innovation for improved production.

Key Investors

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive and capital establishments

ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive, and capital establishments

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