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Modi Endorses Food Processing as a National Security Priority

Sitharaman spotlights Karnataka’s Kalyana Sampada pilots using MPLADS funds via NABARD‑chosen FPCs to build local processing capacity.

In an increasingly protectionist global environment, strengthening our domestic food processing capacity is a national security priority.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi amplified the message that bolstering domestic food processing is essential for national security, rural prosperity and resilience.
  • The Finance Minister detailed an umbrella brand, Kalyana Sampada, encouraging districts to develop value‑added products in line with the One District, One Product vision.
  • Early funding came from MPLADS, with operations run by NABARD‑selected farmer producer companies that also provide training.
  • In Koppal a first‑ever multi‑fruit unit can handle about 2% of the district’s fruit output, while a Raichur pulses unit processes roughly 1% of local production, underscoring the scale gap.
  • Sitharaman cited a new chilli facility in Siruguppa backed by MPLADS, NABARD and a ₹12 lakh FPC contribution that has secured orders for nearly three tonnes of dry chilli powder.