Chirag Paswan Pushes Back on 'Processed Food Is Bad' Narrative, Urges Quality Focus
Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan asked companies to prioritize quality and counter negative perceptions of processed food, pointing to a new stakeholder committee, 100% FDI reforms, and a drive to win global recognition for Indian standards.
Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan urged food companies to prioritize quality and counter the 'processed food is bad' narrative, citing a new stakeholder committee, FDI reforms, and the push for Indian standards to gain global recognition.
Why this matters
The push on quality and FDI follows the Food Ministry's move to extend the PMFME scheme by 5 years with a higher subsidy cap, signaling broader efforts to strengthen India's processed food sector.
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