MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING & INDUSTRIES
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, set up in July 1988, is the main central agency of the Government responsible for developing a strong and vibrant food processing sector; with a view to create increased job opportunities in rural areas, enable the farmers to reap benefit from modern technology, create surplus for exports and stimulating demand for processed food.

SUBJECTS HANDLED BY THE MINISTRY:
The subjects looked after by the Ministry are:

• Fruits and vegetable processing industry
• Food grain milling industry
• Dairy products
• Processing of poultry and eggs, meat and meat products
• Fish processing
• Bread, oilseeds, meals (edible), breakfast foods, biscuits, confectionery (including cocoa processing and chocolate), malt extract, protein isolate, high protein food, weaning food and extrude/other ready to eat food products.
• Beer, including non-alcoholic beer
• Alcoholic drinks from non-molasses base
• Aerated waters / soft drinks and other processed foods
• Specialized packaging for food processing industries
• Technical assistance and advice to food processing industry

Source: Annual Report, MFPI Structure and Activities