- World Food India 2017 Expo is India’s biggest food event aiming to transform the food economy and double farmers’ income.
- World Food India is a mega event which would showcase the entire value chain in the food sector. 160 Global CEOs will come under one roof.
- Globally & Nationally it is one of the biggest event.
- This event is expected to generate INR 65000 Crore worth of investment and 10 lakh jobs.
- As global and Indian food companies prepare to explore business opportunities in India at World Food India 2017, MoFPI and FSSAI, the apex Regulatory body for Food Safety in India announced a powerful new tool called ‘the Food Regulatory Portal.’
- Planned as a single interface for food businesses to cater to both domestic operations and food imports, this portal would be a game changer for effective and transparent implementation of the food safety laws in the country.
- Aiming to create an enabling environment for businesses to operate, the portal is strategically aligned with Government’s mission of One Nation, One Food Law.
- Fssai’s Food Regulatory portal will be a step forward in that direction.
- Investor Facilitation Portal “Nivesh Bandhu” will be launched to assist investors to make informed investment decisions.
- The portal would provide information on Central and State Governments’ investor friendly policies, agro-producing clusters, infrastructure, and potential areas of investment in the food processing sector.
Source:PIB