New Delhi: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) convened a roundtable interaction with Resident Commissioners and representatives from States and Union Territories (UTs) on February 17, 2025, to discuss collaborations for the 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025. The session, chaired by Secretary Dr. Subrata Gupta, FPI, focused on strategies to enhance investment, innovation, and global engagement in India’s food processing sector.
Additional Secretary Shri Minhaj Alam, in his welcome address, emphasized that WFI 2025 would serve as a dynamic platform for States and UTs to showcase their strengths, attract investments, and facilitate partnerships with global and domestic business leaders, suppliers, and technology providers.
Dr. Gupta outlined the vision for WFI 2025, scheduled from September 25-28, 2025, highlighting its expanded scale compared to previous editions. He detailed key initiatives by the ministry, including the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLIS), the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, and the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), aimed at strengthening the sector and positioning India as a global food processing hub.
The Secretary urged full participation from States and UTs, emphasizing their critical role in ensuring the success of WFI 2025. He invited feedback and suggestions to optimize the event’s impact and encouraged active collaboration across all stakeholders in the food processing value chain.
Representatives from various States and UTs expressed their support and shared recommendations, including dedicated sessions for regions with similar food processing ecosystems and increased assistance for MSMEs to maximize their participation.
In his closing remarks, Joint Secretary Shri D. Praveen called on States and UTs to engage proactively with MoFPI to highlight India’s food processing capabilities. He announced that the ministry would undertake visits to various states to connect with industry stakeholders, promote WFI 2025, and identify challenges to enhance the ease of doing business in the sector.
WFI 2025 is expected to be a landmark event, fostering collaboration, driving investment, and reinforcing India’s status as a leader in food processing and agri-business on the global stage.