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Govt puts focus on potential of organic food produce

Govt puts focus on potential of organic food produce

Financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs during organic food festivalThe Organic Food festival would provide an opportunity to women entrepreneurs for capacity building and economic empowerment, said Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal.

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Paswan sheds light on New Consumer Protection Act

Paswan sheds light on New Consumer Protection Act

To work together for betterment of consumersUnion Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan interacted with Industry representatives to discuss threadbare the key provisions of the Central Consumer Protection Authority and

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India, UAE discuss investments in food corridors

India, UAE discuss investments in food corridors

Badal meets UAE Minister of State for Food Security on the sidelines of Gulfood 2020Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries met the Minister of State for Food Security in the United Arab

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FSSAI plans for further expansion

FSSAI plans for further expansion

The food regulator plans to set up two new food laboratories at Mumbai JNPT and ChennaiFSSAI has decided to set up 6 new branch offices, 4 new import offices and 2 new food laboratories in

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India’s organic food biz to reach Rs 75,000 Cr by 2025

India’s organic food biz to reach Rs 75,000 Cr by 2025

National Organic Festival to be organised in New DelhiWith an aim to empower women and promote organic produce, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is organizing a National Organic Festival with a special focus on women

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Economic Survey reveals status of nutrition access

Economic Survey reveals status of nutrition access

Access to Nutrition Result in Higher Growth Rate in GDPThe Economic Survey 2019-20 has stated that the access to Nutrition and Electricity resulted in higher growth rate in India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and new

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DBT signs MoUs with UK for food security

DBT signs MoUs with UK for food security

As per joint India-UK partnership, the area of collaborative research would be in crop science to enhance research, promote knowledge exchange, and develop resilience in food securityDepartment of Biotechnology (DBT) institutions including NIPGR, The Institute

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India discusses food trade opportunities with Brazil

India discusses food trade opportunities with Brazil

Both Ministers affirmed that agriculture is a priority for both Brazil and IndiaThe Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a bilateral meeting with the Brazilian

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FSSAI lists minor labelling defects

FSSAI lists minor labelling defects

FSSAI puts emphasis on States/UTs governments to issue necessary instructions to the State Dos and FSOs to deal with the cases involving minor labelling defects FSSAI has advised that in cases of minor labelling defects

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Govt puts focus on food processing entrepreneurs at Ladakh

Govt puts focus on food processing entrepreneurs at Ladakh

Ladakh Food Processing Summit gathers huge participationLadakh Food Processing Summit “Building Partnerships for Inclusive Growth in Food Processing Sector” was organised by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Ladakh in partnership with the Ministry of