Incumbent Chirag Paswan since 11 June 2024 | |
Agency overview | |
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Formed | 1947 |
Jurisdiction | Government of India |
Headquarters | New Delhi |
Annual budget | ₹1,400 crore (US$170 million) (2018-19 est.)[1] |
Cabinet Minister responsible | |
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Website | https://mofpi.gov.in/ |
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for the formulation and administration of the rules, regulations, and laws related to food processing in India.
The ministry was established in 1988, with the aims of developing a strong food processing industry, increasing employment in the rural sector, and enabling farmers with modern technology.