Ministry of Food Processing Industries convened Parliamentary Consultative Committee and NIFTEM Council meetings in Shillong chaired by Minister Chirag Paswan.
Comprehensive review of food processing sector included discussions on policy reforms, infrastructure gaps, and technological constraints.
Minister highlighted GST rationalization, food safety regulations, and inter-ministerial coordination for ease of doing business.
Focus on reducing post-harvest losses, enhancing value addition, and positioning India as global food processing leader.