World Food India 2024: Innovation, Investment, and Growth

World Food India 2024, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, will take place from September 19-22, 2024, in New Delhi. The event aims to showcase India's culinary traditions, attract global investments, position India as a global food hub, and empower MSMEs.

Event Overview and Objectives

Dates: September 19-22, 2024
Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
World Food India 2024 organized by Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Theme: "Processing for Prosperity"

Key Objectives:

- Showcase India's culinary traditions and food processing sector
- Attract global investments
- Position India as a global food hub
- Empower MSMEs and promote cutting-edge technologies

Focus Areas and Innovations

Food Irradiation: Enhancing food safety and extending shelf life
Plant-based Proteins: Promoting sustainable food alternatives
Waste Reduction: Maximizing value in food production
Sustainable Packaging: Addressing environmental concerns
Food Safety: Ensuring standards from farm to fork
Technology Pavilion: Showcasing cutting-edge innovations
ODOP Products: Exhibiting One District One Product items
Startup Grand Challenge 2.0: Catalyzing innovation in food processing

Key Events and Initiatives

Global Food Regulators Summit 2024: Hosted by FSSAI, focusing on global food safety standards
Reverse Buyer Seller Meet: Facilitating direct engagement between importers and exporters
Great India Food Street: Displaying regional food heritage and exploring fusion opportunities
Chef Competition: Recognizing culinary innovation and skills
CEO Roundtable: Co-chaired by Ministers Piyush Goyal and Chirag Paswan
ONDC & GEM: Dedicated booths for small entrepreneurs

Participation:

- 90 countries represented
- 18 Union Ministries
- 26 States and Union Territories
- Japan as partner country
- Vietnam and Iran as focus countries

Government Initiatives and Vision

PM Modi's Message:

- Highlighted wide-ranging reforms in the food processing sector
- Emphasized support for farmers and innovative agricultural practices
- Stressed India's commitment to global benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, and safety

Key Government Initiatives:

- 100% FDI in food processing
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana
- Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises
- Production Linked Incentive scheme for food processing industries

Minister Statements:

- Pralhad Joshi: Emphasized food security, sustainability, and farmer welfare
- Chirag Paswan: Highlighted the food processing industry's role in driving exports and employment

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