First Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting held on World Food India 2023

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Secretary, Food Processing Industries (FPI) Anita Praveen, chaired the First Inter- Ministerial Committee Meeting with senior representatives from Ministries/Departments/Boards on 16th May 2023 in New Delhi.

An overview of the news

• The agenda of the committee meeting was to apprise the officials about the preparations made so far for World Food India 2023 and to discuss the participation of concerned Ministries/Departments/Organizations in the event.

• This was in continuation of the series of interactions held to apprise them of the Ministry's action plan for the upcoming World Food India 2023 and discuss possible areas of collaboration.

• The meeting was attended by senior officials from key Ministries and Departments of the Central Government.

• In the meeting, the stakeholders were requested to share the specific action plan regarding the mega food event to be held in Delhi from 3rd to 5th November 2023.

• The next meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee is expected to be held in June 2023 to strengthen the partnership/participation of various stakeholders.

About World Food India

• World Food India (WFI) is a global event to facilitate partnerships between Indian and international businesses and investors.

• It is a gateway to the Indian food economy and an opportunity to showcase, connect and collaborate.

• It is organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.

• WFI is the largest gathering of investors, manufacturers, producers, food processors, policy makers and organizations from the global food ecosystem.

• It aims to provide investment and business opportunities in the food processing sector for leading Indian and international companies.

• World Food India 2023 theme is “Processing for Prosperity”.