ENA Sectors 2025-09-26 15:29:24 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Sep 26 (KNN) </strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon global investors to explore opportunities in Indias growing food processing sector, highlighting the countrys unique advantages of diversity, demand, and scale.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Speaking at the fourth edition of World Food India in New Delhi, Modi underlined that India is an open and collaborative partner for investments and innovations in this field.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He urged the industry to focus on eco-friendly solutions such as biodegradable packaging and sustainable materials, which he said would shape the future of global food supply chains.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This is the right time to invest in India. Our doors are open for investors in the entire food chain, and we are ready for collaborations. I urge you all to join this journey, as India offers immense opportunities, the Prime Minister said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Modi pointed out that India has emerged as the worlds third-largest start-up ecosystem, with a significant number of enterprises operating in the food and agriculture space. These start-ups, he noted, are not only driving innovation but also strengthening the countrys role in ensuring global food security.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Over the past decade, the government has prioritized the food processing sector, resulting in significant growth. According to Modi, the countrys processing capacity has increased nearly 20-fold in the last 10 years, while food exports have doubled.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He emphasized that these achievements demonstrate Indias potential as a hub for both investment and innovation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Prime Minister added that Indias progress in the sector goes beyond domestic needs, as the nation continues to contribute towards stabilizing and strengthening global food security.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He invited international partners to leverage Indias vast market and resources to build resilient and sustainable food systems for the future.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43635 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/pm-modi-invites-global-investors-to-explore-opportunities-in-indias-food-processing-sector 2025-09-26 15:29:24 knnindia.co.in