Envisioning Indian food products on dining tables across the world, he said, "Every dining table in the world should have one Indian food item." He also urged industry leaders to work with Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and organised farming groups to build processing and logistics infrastructure in villages. Paswan said a stronger food processing ecosystem could extend shelf life, improve farmers' returns, open global markets for Indian products and create employment opportunities.
Chirag Paswan calls for food processing push to cut waste, raise farmers’ incomes
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan on Wednesday stressed the need to shift India's agricultural focus from bulk production to value addition, calling food processing crucial to improving farmers' incomes, reducing wastage and generating employment. Speaking at the India Today Group's Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026, Paswan said the sector had not received the attention it deserved despite its immense potential.
