Food Processing Sector Review 2025

Syllabus: Food Processing and Related Industries

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Why in news?

Ministry of Food Processing Industries released its Year End Review 2025, highlighting significant growth in exports, employment, and scheme implementation.

⚛️Static Concepts

Sunrise FactorsSupply Chain ManagementOne District One Product

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Prelims-Oriented Points

Export Growth: Processed food share in agri-exports rose from 13.7% (2014-15) to 20.4% (2024-25).
GVA: Increased from ₹1.34 lakh crore (2014-15) to ₹2.24 lakh crore (2023-24).
Employment: 12.83% of total registered factory employment (ASI 2023-24).
PMKSY Impact: 1185 projects operational; 270.51 Lakh MT processing capacity created.
PMFME Scheme: 56,542 loans sanctioned since Jan 2025; 'One District One Product' (ODOP) approach.

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Examiner's Trap: PMFME is for MICRO enterprises and is Centrally SPONSORED (60:40). PMKSY is a Central SECTOR scheme (100% Union funding).

Quick Data Points

20.4% share in agri-exports

12.83% of organized manufacturing jobs

₹9702 Crore investment under PLI

Mains Value Addition

GS-3: Food Processing Industries; Inclusive Growth.

Farm-Gate Value: PMKSY projects reduce waste (up to 70% in fisheries) and increase farmer income.
Formalization: PMFME facilitates credit and branding for unorganized micro-units, integrating them into the formal economy.
Export Competitiveness: PLI scheme aims to create global food champions and boost Indian brands abroad.

Source

Press Information Bureau (PIB)

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