Agriculture and Food processing is one of the major sectors of the Indian economy in view of its large potential for growth and likely socio-economic impact specifically on employment, wealth and income creation. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India is taking the initiative to promote investment, Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme and awareness for up-gradation of technology in the food processing industries sector in NER through this Meet where all important stake holders will meet and discuss critical issues pertaining towards development of industry in Food Processing Sector.

We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India has entrusted the Indian Chamber of Commerce to organize this seminar which will act as a platform for sector players to explore opportunities for Agri cluster development, contract farming, sourcing, processing, value addition, distribution and marketing in the food processing sector of NER.

We are happy to inform that Smt. Anita Praveen, Union Secretary Ministry of Food Processing Industries; Government of India will grace the occasion and address the Session