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India Targets 25-30% Food Processing Level to Boost Value Addition and Exports

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India aims to raise food processing levels to 25-30%, supporting greater value addition, lower post-harvest losses and stronger export opportunities for the food processing sector.

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SourceIndia Brand Equity Foundation

PublishedThursday, 17 September 2026

Affected Population~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce

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Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)

MSP for 23 crops

PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers

Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)

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