India poised to be global leader in food processing sector: Badal

New Delhi, Oct 16: India is ready and poised to be the global leader in the food processing sector, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said here on Monday. Addressing a curtain raiser press conference on World Food India 2017, she said the country can become the global food factory for the entire world, 'if we develop the infrastructure in the sector'. 'Making India self-reliant in food processing sector, is a necessity for the entire world,' Ms Badal said. The Minister said the vision of World Food India is to transform the food economy of the country and to help farmers double their income. She said the best technology will be displayed at the World Food India from the global leaders who are keen to have collaboration with India. Talking about Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana, Ms Badal said this Yojna has proved to be a catalyst in developing the food processing infrastructure. 'I urge all of you to be part of the No Waste On My Plate campaign,' the Food Processing Minister said. Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti was also present on the occasion. UNI