Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Saryu Roy apprised global players into the business of food processing and retail opportunities in the field of food processing in Jharkhand which was backed by a presentation to underscore the potential that the State offers to investors.
The meeting with representatives from processing technology industry was organised in cooperation with German engineering association-VDMA at Hotel Marriott, Cologne, Germany. The presentation highlighted potential in food processing industry, especially in the context of German investments.
Roy alongwith a delegation of official of various departments is in Germany to take part in Anuga-2015 —a food fair for the retail industry—being organised at Cologne, Germany. Union Food Processing Minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal was also present in the meeting with representatives of companies.
“Jharkhand holds tremendous potential in the field of food processing industry. Vegetables are grown on a very large scale and sold to other States. Also, the climate is conducive for pear fruit and cashew farming,” asserted Roy.
The delegation from Jharkhand informed the attendees of the meeting about changes brought into the system to promote industries and highlighted the salient points of Jharkhand Industrial Policy, Jharkhand Food and Feed Policy. The Minister of Food and Civil Supplies also focused on concessions given to investors.
“Jharkhand Government is promoting ‘Make in Jharkhand’ like the ‘Make in India’ concept which is being propagated by the Government of India. Investment process has been simplified, single window system has been introduced and departments have been put online to promote investment,” said Roy.
Roy interacted with honchos of food and retail companies and extended invitation to Jharkhand. The delegation which includes Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies, Vinay Kumar Choubey, Joint Secretary, Rajiv Ranjan and Director, Industry, K Ravikumar had left for the tour on October 8 and are likely to come back on October 16.