The first-ever Investors’ Meet in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, was attended by Minister of Panchayat and Rural Development, Labor, and District In-charge Shri Prahlad Singh Patel as the chief guest. During his address, he highlighted the vast investment potential in the food processing sector, which would not only enhance farmers' income but also generate new employment opportunities. He emphasized that such investments would boost agricultural productivity in the district and strengthen the rural economy through value addition.
Minister Patel assured investors of full support from the state government in promoting investments across various sectors, stating that these efforts would elevate Madhya Pradesh to new heights of progress.
Shri Rakesh Shukla, Minister for New and Renewable Energy, also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the need to establish Bhind’s brand on both national and international platforms. He shared plans for the establishment of a food park in Nuhata village, covering around 300 hectares of land under the MSME department. This food park aims to drive industrial development in the district and create job opportunities. It will not only benefit farmers but also encourage natural farming, intercropping of vegetables, and the development of orchards.
Read More... Collaboration in agriculture between India and estonia, focusing on Agricultural exports and technological Solutions
Direct Benefits for Farmers: The food park will provide a platform for the sale of agricultural products at fair prices. Entrepreneurs will be connected with farmers, facilitating crop diversification and vegetable intercropping, which will increase farmers' income.
The food park will be developed based on a convergence model, which will include the establishment of various industries related to food processing. This will create over 5,000 employment opportunities. Additionally, advanced facilities for equipment, incubation centers, common facilitation centers, food product sampling, testing, and packaging will be made available.
Support from NABARD: To ensure smooth project implementation, subsidies and grants from NABARD will be utilized. This will help in the provision of modern equipment and services at the food park.
Experts Share Valuable Insights: At the Investors’ Meet, experts from MSME, APEDA, and DGFT shared beneficial information about food processing and industry-related schemes. They explained that this food park project is a significant step towards making Bhind district self-reliant. It will not only increase farmers’ income and create employment but also contribute to the economic prosperity of the district, marking a milestone in its development.
Read More... Record purchase of paddy and soybean in Madhya Pradesh, More than 7 lakh farmers registered
