Recently, attended and felicitated Mr. Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries' at Conclave - Le Meridian Hotel, New Delhi.. The Indian food processing industry has experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years, bolstered by strategic government initiatives and the leadership of Union Minister Chirag Paswan. ________________________________________ 🇮🇳 Key Achievements of the Indian Food Processing Industry 1. Expansion of Processed Food Exports: The share of processed food in agri-food exports increased from 13.7% in 2014–15 to 23.4% in 2023–24, amounting to USD 10.88 billion. 2. Employment Generation: The sector has become a major employment provider, accounting for 12.41% of total employment in the organized manufacturing sector as per the Annual Survey of Industries 2022–23. 3. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): In 2024, 143 new projects were approved, creating processing capacities of 14.41 lakh metric tons, benefiting approximately 3.53 lakh farmers and