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MoFPI Secretary Leads Roundtable with Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Industry Leaders
Dr. Subrata Gupta Chairs Roundtable with Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Industry Leaders
Dr. Subrata Gupta, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), chaired a roundtable discussion with leaders from the food processing and packaging machinery sector at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi, on December 19, 2024. The session provided a collaborative platform to explore growth opportunities and identify practical solutions to enhance the sector's global competitiveness.
Key Highlights of the Discussion
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Strategic Importance of the Machinery Sector
Dr. Gupta emphasized the critical role of the equipment and machinery industry in modernizing India's food processing sector. He called for greater investment in research, innovation, and cutting-edge technologies to elevate the global competitiveness of Indian-made machinery. -
Opportunities and Challenges
Discussions focused on:- Ensuring the availability of high-quality raw materials.
- Streamlining regulatory frameworks to support both large and small-scale manufacturers.
- Strengthening collaboration among stakeholders to unlock the sector’s full potential.
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Industry Recommendations
Business leaders proposed:- Establishing a formal mechanism within MoFPI to create an enabling environment for investments.
- Developing and standardizing machinery benchmarks.
- Facilitating technology transfer and promoting locally manufactured machinery.
- Advancing research and development initiatives to drive innovation.
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Government’s Commitment
Dr. Gupta reaffirmed MoFPI’s dedication to addressing industry concerns and fostering progress. He encouraged stakeholders to collaborate with Invest India and submit detailed proposals for actionable strategies to overcome challenges effectively.
Conclusion
The roundtable underscored the Ministry's focus on strengthening the food processing and packaging machinery sector, a key driver of India's food processing industry. This collaborative effort aims to create a robust ecosystem that promotes innovation, investment, and global competitiveness.
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