Karnataka backs 10,500 food processing units under PMFME, generating up to 1 lakh jobs

KAPPEC reports state has supported 10,500+ micro food processing units, including 3,500 millet-focused operations, creating 80,000-1 lakh jobs. Industry leaders at BCIC conference project India's $300B food processing sector to reach $535B by 2025-26, with capex commitments of Rs 4,064 crore and Rs 9,227 crore cited.

— Filed Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, 20:12 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Karnataka has backed 10,500+ micro food processing units under PMFME, creating up to 1 lakh jobs, with 3,500 millet units. India's $300B food processing sector is projected to reach $535B by 2025-26, per industry leaders at a BCIC conference.