New Delhi, Nov 4: Meghalaya Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, inaugurated the Meghalaya Pavilion at the second edition of the ‘World Food India 2023’, which commenced on Friday (November 3, 2023), at New Delhi.
This three-day program will witness a special focus on the richness of millets as a food source, in view of 2023 being celebrated as the International Year of Millets, bringing together the global food processing industry.
While inaugurating the Meghalaya Pavilion at the event, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh said, “This is an important linkage for our progressive farmers and cooperative societies. The work that the Government of Meghalaya has done for so many years, gets validated on a day like today. In my brief interaction with the Agri-entrepreneurs, I was very pleased to be informed that they have achieved a very high turnover which is highly encouraging. This event is an international meeting of over 14000 buyers of products, Meghalaya today has come of age, and we must thank the Department of Agriculture, officers and everyone involved who have helped to make this possible for Meghalaya. I would also like to thank the Government of India for allowing this to happen.”
To sustain and further enhance these efforts and boost farmers’ incomes, the Meghalaya Agriculture Marketing Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lulu Group, with the support of Apeda and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, to establish a strategic partnership aimed at mutual growth and promoting agricultural products from Meghalaya in the GCC countries. Meghalaya has made significant progress in linking its farmers with international brands to add value to their products, ensuring that Meghalaya’s unique offerings gain the recognition they deserve in the global market.
With the signing of the MoU, the Agri-entrepreneurs will get the opportunity to connect with buyers, technology innovators, and institutions. This collaborative effort will not only boost the agricultural economy of Meghalaya but also promote knowledge exchange, market access and innovation within the agricultural sector, ultimately paving the way for sustainable growth and development in the region.
The local cooperatives of Meghalaya also showcased a wide range of products sourced from various corners of the State, including turmeric, jackfruit, ginger, pineapple, and more.
Mentionably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Food India 2023 on November 3, 2023. In his inaugural speech, he said the fusion of taste and technology will pave a new way for India, giving rise to a new future and economy. Food security is one of the major challenges faced by the country, hence, the World Food India program holds more value and prominence.
Launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India in 2017, the World Food India Program promotes India as a global destination for food processing and related industries. The program aims to showcase India’s strengths in food production and processing and to attract investment and collaborations in the food sector. The program emphasized the growth and development of the food processing industry in India, focusing on areas such as food production, food packaging, logistics, and infrastructure, reaffirming its status as a global platform for addressing pressing food-related challenges.
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