Chirag Paswan lauds Meghalaya’s growth in food processing

Shillong: Union minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday visited the Meghalaya Pavilion at World Food India 2024, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi and lauded the initiatives taken by the Meghalaya govt in food processing and organic cultivation“He particularly appreciated the Meghalaya Collectives, an innovative approach to promote farmer producer organisations, rural entrepreneurship, and sustainable agriculture practices,” a statement issued by the state I&PR dept said.“The Centre is always there to help you with all your initiatives. The way Meghalaya is growing, especially in the sector of food processing, we assure full support to the Meghalaya govt from the Centre,” the Union minister of food processing industries said. The Meghalaya Pavilion features Meghalaya Collectives with 21 food processing brands andfarmer producer organisations. These brands include value-added products made from renowned Lakadong turmeric, Khasi mandarin, kew pineapple, local ginger, cashew nuts, and many other indigenous products. “This collective approach aims to enhance farmers’ income, improve agricultural productivity, and promote Meghalaya’s unique products,” a govt release read.

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