Hyderabad, Telangana – September 16, 2023 – Telangana, a powerhouse in India’s food processing industry, has left its mark on the world stage with the path-breaking, first-of-its-kind Millet Incubation Center opening during the World Food India’s Hyderabad Summit 2023.
This event hosted in Hyderabad, by the Government of Telangana is of a greater millet community significance, held on Friday, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and government officials in a celebration of food processing and the nutritional wonders of millets.
The Millet Incubation Center, a beacon of innovation and nutritional excellence, stands as a testament to Telangana’s commitment to the global food processing landscape. Supported under the Prime Minister Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, this center is poised to revolutionize the food industry by promoting the nutritional value and versatility of millets.
National Spotlight on Telangana’s Millet Revolution: State Pavilion Welcomes Innovators and Startups
A Millet Extravaganza
Telangana’s Millet Incubation Center boasts a wide array of processing facilities, encompassing primary and secondary millet processing, extrusion lines for vermicelli, pasta, and noodles, bakery lines, and a puffing line.
With an investment of Rs. 268.76 Lakhs from the Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), this expansion aims to double the number of entrepreneurs benefiting from these state-of-the-art facilities.
Today, ‘nutri-cereals’ or ‘Shree Anna,’ have gained recognition for their exceptional nutritional content, including essential elements like calcium, zinc, iron, and a low glycemic index. The Millet Incubation Center is set to cater to the surging demand for ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, and ready-to-serve millet products. It will introduce cutting-edge technology for value-added items such as biscuits, pasta, noodles, and more, all under the brand “MILLET-PLUS.”
Telangana Joins World Food India as State Partner, Propelling Food Processing Industry to New Heights
Telangana has emerged as a pivotal player in the food processing industry, contributing an impressive 12.5% to the value of agricultural products. The state is renowned for processing a quarter of its agricultural output, including iconic products like Banaganapalle Mangoes, Hyderabad Haleem, and Tandur Redgram, all bestowed with Geographical Indication Tags.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), the state government is actively expanding into agro-processing clusters, cold chain infrastructure, and warehousing to bolster the food value chain development.
Telangana World Food India Summit 2023 Pavilion :A Call to Innovators and Entrepreneurs:
Telangana’s participation as a State Partner at the upcoming World Food India event in New Delhi from November 3rd to 5th, 2023, is a golden opportunity for startups and small businesses. The state is inviting them to showcase their products and innovations at the Telangana Pavilion. The deadline for submissions is October 10, 2023.
The Telangana Summit served as a curtain-raiser for the much-anticipated World Food India event, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI). This international conference, aligned with the International Year of Millets, aims to unite the global food processing industry, fostering knowledge exchange, and pushing the boundaries of agriculture, food processing, and digital rural transformation.
A Global Millet Revolution
The event underscores the global importance of millets, addressing crucial issues such as food security, nutrition, and climate resilience. It aligns seamlessly with various government schemes, including PMFME, PMKSY, and PLIS, designed to propel the food processing sector forward through subsidies and support for micro food processing enterprises.
Entrepreneurs from all sectors, especially millet-based and food processing industries, are urged to actively participate in World Food India 2023. It provides a unique global platform to showcase products, innovations, and success stories while fostering networking, collaborations, and learning from global best practices.
Telangana’s journey towards a healthier, more sustainable food future has just taken a monumental leap, and the world is watching with anticipation as millets take center stage in India’s culinary and nutritional landscape.
