14th Agrovision to hold a 2-day conference on ‘Food Processing: Opportunities and Challenges in Central India’

The conference provides opportunity for Startups in Agro Processing Sector, FPOs, Exporters, Technology Providers, and Research Institutes to gain insights, and interact with industry experts, and government representatives.

Central India’s largest agricultural exhibition, Agrovision – 2023, an important vehicle for agricultural transformation in Vidarbha, is being organised from November 24 to 27 at PDKV Ground, Dabha, Nagpur. The theme of this year’s summit is “Sustainable Farming Through Skilling and Technology”. Agrovision India showcases the best of innovations, technologies, new products and services in the agricultural sector.

Agrovision in collaboration with Laxminarayan Institute of Technology (LIT) Alumni Association has organised a 2-day conference on Food Processing: Opportunities and Challenges in Central India. The conference provides opportunity for Startups in Agro Processing Sector, FPOs, Exporters, Technology Providers, and Research Institutes to gain insights, and interact with industry experts, and government representatives.

 This two-day conference is dedicated to contributing to the holistic development and economic growth of Agriculture and Food Sectors in Central India. This initiative, guided by LIT, not only provides value-added services to regional farmers but also fuels local economic growth and facilitates employment opportunities for the youth.

Highlights of the Conference:

•Government Initiatives: Learn about subsidy schemes, incentives, and initiatives from top officials – MoFPI, MSME, and state representatives.

•Finance Insights: Gain insights from bankers and financiers about their offerings for the food processing industry.

•Stakeholder Engagement: Connect with key stakeholders such as MoFPI, FSSAI, MSME, FDA, AFSTI,

CFTRI, NIFTEM, CASMB, IIM Nagpur, LIT Nagpur, bankers, and more.

•Expert Presentations: Industry experts with decades of experience will share insights on manufacturing, operational scaling, and setting up food industries.

•Case Studies: Explore case studies from successful ventures and startups in the agro-processing sector, with special awards presented.

•Sessions on Quality Control: Dive into sessions on quality control, labelling, certification, compliance, safety, hygiene, and packaging concepts.

•Roadmap Development: Collaboratively develop a fact-based pathway and roadmap, integrating

perspectives from industry leaders, academicians, and government officials. LIT incubation center and experts shall be providing services to the Food Industries during operation stage also.

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