India, Jan. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In order to promote adoption of modern processing technology in Food Processing Sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) extends Grant-in-Aid to educational and research institutions including Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) recognized Research and Development (R&D) units in private sector for related demand driven R&D projects through its R&D scheme under Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY). As on 31st December, 2025, 257 research projects have been approved with an approved subsidy of Rs. 102.47 crore. In addition, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management (NIFTEM) Kundli and NIFTEM, Thanjavur, under adminis...