NEW DELHI: Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Saturday known as upon traders to leverage alternatives within the country's farm, dairy, poultry and fisheries sectors.
The government is implementing quite a lot of schemes to advertise those sectors with a purpose to double farmers' income through 2022, he mentioned on the World Food India 2017 event here.
"...the world is eager to study and adapt our growth strategy," he was once quoted as announcing in an respectable statement.
He added that India has moved ahead from a rustic going through meals shortages to turning into a meals exporter.
He mentioned there are funding alternatives here as India is the arena's largest milk manufacturer, second largest fruits and vegetable manufacturer, 3rd within the production of fish and 5th in egg production.
Stating that the government is giving emphasis on boosting agricultural expansion, Singh mentioned quite a lot of steps were taken together with release of schemes like Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, e-NAM, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana and Soil Health Card.
The government has additionally allowed 100 in line with cent overseas direct funding in meals processing.
Speaking on the event, Nestle India Chairman and Managing Director Suresh Narayan talked about other alternatives within the dairy sector.
The in line with capita intake of milk is rising within the country and the milk may also be fortified with vitamins thereby expanding its dietary value, he mentioned.
Nekkanti Sea Foods Director Venkat Rao mentioned the alternatives exist within the shrimp sector and likewise talked about challenges like traceability being faced through the industry.
"India is cost competitive compared to other nations. Skill development is a major area that needs attention," he mentioned.
Rasna Pvt Ltd Managing Director Piruz Khambatta mentioned the meals processing industry won't most effective promote 'Make in India' but additionally help in doubling farmers' income.
The government is implementing quite a lot of schemes to advertise those sectors with a purpose to double farmers' income through 2022, he mentioned on the World Food India 2017 event here.
"...the world is eager to study and adapt our growth strategy," he was once quoted as announcing in an respectable statement.
He added that India has moved ahead from a rustic going through meals shortages to turning into a meals exporter.
He mentioned there are funding alternatives here as India is the arena's largest milk manufacturer, second largest fruits and vegetable manufacturer, 3rd within the production of fish and 5th in egg production.
Stating that the government is giving emphasis on boosting agricultural expansion, Singh mentioned quite a lot of steps were taken together with release of schemes like Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, e-NAM, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana and Soil Health Card.
The government has additionally allowed 100 in line with cent overseas direct funding in meals processing.
Speaking on the event, Nestle India Chairman and Managing Director Suresh Narayan talked about other alternatives within the dairy sector.
The in line with capita intake of milk is rising within the country and the milk may also be fortified with vitamins thereby expanding its dietary value, he mentioned.
Nekkanti Sea Foods Director Venkat Rao mentioned the alternatives exist within the shrimp sector and likewise talked about challenges like traceability being faced through the industry.
"India is cost competitive compared to other nations. Skill development is a major area that needs attention," he mentioned.
Rasna Pvt Ltd Managing Director Piruz Khambatta mentioned the meals processing industry won't most effective promote 'Make in India' but additionally help in doubling farmers' income.
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