PM FME scheme launched; to generate total investment of Rs 35,000 crore, 9 lakh employment
The expenditure under the scheme would to be shared in 60:40 ratio between Central and State Governments, in 90:10 ratio with North Eastern and Himalayan States, 60:40 ratio with UTs with legislature and 100% by Centre for other UTs.
Jun 29, 2020, 15:11 PM IST
Cabinet approves scheme worth Rs 10,000 crore for micro food processing enterprises
The expenditure will be shared by government and the states in 60:40 ratio.
May 20, 2020, 16:46 PM IST
Budget 2018: Allocation for food processing doubled from Rs 700 crore to Rs 1400 crore
Budget 2018: Allocation for food processing has been doubled from Rs 700 crore to Rs 1400 crore. Watch this segment to get latest updates on Budget.
Feb 01, 2018, 12:53 PM IST
UP CM Yogi Adityanath approves draft of new industrial policy
Yogi Adityanath had gone through the key points of the 'UP Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy-2017' yesterday.
Jun 09, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
PepsiCo announces cut in sugar, salts, fat across products to make them healthier
In a major initiative to make its products healthier, global food and beverages giant PepsiCo on Monday announced to cut sugar, salts and fat proportion in the product range.
Oct 17, 2016, 18:22 PM IST
Govt proposes FDI relaxation in insurance, food processing
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Monday proposed to significantly relax the FDI policy in several sectors, including insurance and pension and asset reconstruction companies, to attract more overseas investments.
Feb 29, 2016, 14:55 PM IST
First onus on food recall lies with business operator
The first responsibility for recall of food has been cast upon the food business operator, parliament was told on Tuesday.
Aug 11, 2015, 21:00 PM IST
FSSAI has created an environment of fear, says minister
Amidst FSSAI ordering recall of several products, including Maggi, from the market, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal Wednesday said the food regulator has created an environment of "fear" in the industry.
Jul 08, 2015, 23:45 PM IST
Three-day India Food Forum begins from January 14
The Food Processing Industries Ministry, along with private players of the sector, is going to organise the three-day Food & Grocery Forum India here from January 14.
Jan 11, 2015, 12:37 PM IST
Govt to come up with 'National Food Processing Policy': Badal
Government is working on National Food Processing Policy to reduce wastage of perishables and improve the supply situation, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said on Wednesday.
Oct 15, 2014, 20:50 PM IST
Govt to encourage public-private partnership in food processing: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government will boost infrastructure facilities required for the agriculture and food processing sector through Public-Private Partnership.
Sep 24, 2014, 13:14 PM IST
