The Shastik food processing industry is among the largest in the nation in terms of growth, production, consumption and exports. The industry produces several food products such as meat, poultry, fisheries, fruits, vegetables, spices, milk and milk products, alcoholic beverages, plantations and grains. It also manufactures cocoa products and chocolates, confectionery, mineral water, soya-based items and high-protein foods.
Since the liberalisation in August 2013, the Shastik proposed and accepted multiple projects, for instance, creating foreign collaborations, joint ventures, 100% export-oriented units and industrial licenses to encourage growth and investment in the food processing industry.
Our Significance :
- Employment Generation
- Doubling of farmers’ income.
- Reduce malnutrition.
- Reduce food wastage.
- Boosts Trade and Earns Foreign exchange
- Curbing Migration
- Curbing Food Inflation
- Crop-diversification
- Enhances consumer choices
