In her address, President Murmu commended the Ministry of Food Processing Industries for organizing the second edition of World Food India, emphasizing its role in bringing together stakeholders from across the global food ecosystem. She underscored the importance of food processing in reducing post-harvest losses, enhancing farmers' incomes, and creating employment opportunities.
The President lauded India's remarkable progress in the food processing sector, noting that the country has emerged as a leading producer of various agricultural commodities. She emphasized the need to further strengthen the sector by adopting innovative technologies and enhancing value addition to agricultural produce.
Highlighting the significance of millets, which are the focus of the International Year of Millets 2023, President Murmu urged for greater efforts to promote the consumption and production of these nutritious grains. She emphasized the role of millets in ensuring food security and addressing malnutrition.
The valedictory session also witnessed the announcement of key takeaways from the event, including the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth over ₹10,000 crore and the identification of potential investment opportunities in the food processing sector.
Overall, the valedictory session of World Food India 2023 served as a powerful reminder of India's immense potential in the global food processing sector. The event concluded on a high note, leaving participants with a renewed sense of optimism and enthusiasm for the future of the industry.
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