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World Food India 2025 Wraps Up with ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment Pledges, Boosting Agri-Exports and MSME Integration

World Food India 2025 concluded in New Delhi with investment pledges worth over ₹1 lakh crore, giving a major boost to India’s food processing sector. The three-day mega event saw participation from global giants like Nestle, PepsiCo, and Lulu Group, focusing on agri-exports, MSME integration, and sustainable technologies. With India aiming to double food exports to $100 billion by 2030, the expo emphasized organic farming, millet innovations, and cold-chain infrastructure to ensure nutritional security and rural job creation.

Union Food Department Officials Inspect PDS and Procurement Centers in Aspirational District Rajnandgaon

A central inspection team from the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution visited Rajnandgaon district to assess the implementation of PDS, fortified rice distribution, and paddy procurement operations. The team expressed satisfaction with the transparency and effectiveness of public welfare schemes in the aspirational district.

Centre approves additional 2.8 million tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production

The Centre has approved an additional 2.8 million tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme, raising the total allocation to 5.2 million tonnes for 2024-25. While aimed at reducing fuel imports and emissions, the move has sparked criticism over food security risks and the diversion of staple grains for industrial use.