New Delhi: United Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan believes his department “should get a good budget” to build processing unit Nationwide this will help provide Career Opportunities It not only benefits the local people, but also increases farmers’ income. Without disclosing what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had requested, Paswan said his department had sent a budget wish list to the finance ministry but was not sure what the budget would be given the limitations. How much content to accept.
However, he hopes the wish list will be accepted in the next few years.
In an interaction with PTI, he also outlined his three priorities: food processing unit, take indian brand Enter the global market and dispel misconceptions about processed foods.
Paswan stressed that proposals for setting up processing units came from all states, especially agricultural states.
When asked about his wish list for the upcoming budget, Paswan said, “My wish list is very high. But yes, I do understand because this is the budget for the rest of the financial year.
So, I do understand that there will be a lot of concerns and a lot of limitations.
“Although I have submitted my proposals, I don’t know how many of them will be accepted, but, yes, in due course, I think by the next financial year. Because I think this department deserves it and we do Ask for a good budget because through this we can actually do things like carpet bombing and, you know, not only set up these food processing units but also provide employment opportunities to local people,” he said.
Paswan said the ministry is “very, very close” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed confidence that under his guidance, the industry will flourish in the coming years.
About his priorities, Paswan said, “Establishing processing units is definitely my priority” as the level of processing in India is low compared to developed countries.
Additionally, Paswan said his priority is to create proper awareness among people about the benefits of processed food.
“Also, we need to be aware that there are a lot of misleading advertisements and misleading theories when it comes to food processing because in India we still have this idea that food should be fresh, straight from the farm, and what we All ideas of thinking.
Paswan said there is a need to promote the development of food processing industry.
He pointed out that the demand for processed food is also increasing now due to nuclear families and working couples.
Paswan said he would like to see Indian brands in the international market.
He summed up his priorities, “So yes, to take Brand India to this level, set up processing units and remove all misconceptions about food processing.”
He said the focus of food processing is on value addition, not value loss, so clearing up misconceptions will be one of his top priorities.
asked about possible situations foreign direct investment The minister said he has not set any targets for the next 10 years.
“We’re not working on that yet. But, as a department, we’re definitely looking forward to a huge expansion plan” not just at the national level, but at the neighborhood level.
The food processing industry has attracted nearly US$7 billion in foreign direct investment over the past decade.
Paswan highlighted the ministry’s plan to provide financial assistance for setting up processing units.
The minister also talked about the huge potential for food processing in states like the Northeast and Bihar.
Paswan said a banana chip processing unit could be set up in his constituency Hajipur, which is famous for banana production.
Similarly, he said, a processing unit could be set up in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, which is famous for its ‘lychee’ fruit.
Paswan revealed that he recently held a meeting with the Punjab Food Processing Minister to discuss setting up processing infrastructure in the state.
“…A lot of the proposals are coming from the Northeast,” he said, adding that more are coming from farm states.
Paswan said there has also been a need to set up processing units at district and block levels.
Paswan also expected that the upcoming World Food India event to be held in September this year will yield positive results in terms of participation of all stakeholders and possible investment commitments from foreign food companies.
However, he hopes the wish list will be accepted in the next few years.
In an interaction with PTI, he also outlined his three priorities: food processing unit, take indian brand Enter the global market and dispel misconceptions about processed foods.
Paswan stressed that proposals for setting up processing units came from all states, especially agricultural states.
When asked about his wish list for the upcoming budget, Paswan said, “My wish list is very high. But yes, I do understand because this is the budget for the rest of the financial year.
So, I do understand that there will be a lot of concerns and a lot of limitations.
“Although I have submitted my proposals, I don’t know how many of them will be accepted, but, yes, in due course, I think by the next financial year. Because I think this department deserves it and we do Ask for a good budget because through this we can actually do things like carpet bombing and, you know, not only set up these food processing units but also provide employment opportunities to local people,” he said.
Paswan said the ministry is “very, very close” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed confidence that under his guidance, the industry will flourish in the coming years.
About his priorities, Paswan said, “Establishing processing units is definitely my priority” as the level of processing in India is low compared to developed countries.
Additionally, Paswan said his priority is to create proper awareness among people about the benefits of processed food.
“Also, we need to be aware that there are a lot of misleading advertisements and misleading theories when it comes to food processing because in India we still have this idea that food should be fresh, straight from the farm, and what we All ideas of thinking.
Paswan said there is a need to promote the development of food processing industry.
He pointed out that the demand for processed food is also increasing now due to nuclear families and working couples.
Paswan said he would like to see Indian brands in the international market.
He summed up his priorities, “So yes, to take Brand India to this level, set up processing units and remove all misconceptions about food processing.”
He said the focus of food processing is on value addition, not value loss, so clearing up misconceptions will be one of his top priorities.
asked about possible situations foreign direct investment The minister said he has not set any targets for the next 10 years.
“We’re not working on that yet. But, as a department, we’re definitely looking forward to a huge expansion plan” not just at the national level, but at the neighborhood level.
The food processing industry has attracted nearly US$7 billion in foreign direct investment over the past decade.
Paswan highlighted the ministry’s plan to provide financial assistance for setting up processing units.
The minister also talked about the huge potential for food processing in states like the Northeast and Bihar.
Paswan said a banana chip processing unit could be set up in his constituency Hajipur, which is famous for banana production.
Similarly, he said, a processing unit could be set up in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, which is famous for its ‘lychee’ fruit.
Paswan revealed that he recently held a meeting with the Punjab Food Processing Minister to discuss setting up processing infrastructure in the state.
“…A lot of the proposals are coming from the Northeast,” he said, adding that more are coming from farm states.
Paswan said there has also been a need to set up processing units at district and block levels.
Paswan also expected that the upcoming World Food India event to be held in September this year will yield positive results in terms of participation of all stakeholders and possible investment commitments from foreign food companies.
