Question : FDI IN FOOD PROCESSING



(a) whether the Government proposes to increase the Foreign Direct Investment in Food Processing Industries; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)

(a) & (b): With a view to increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Food Processing Industries, Government has already permitted 100% FDI for the sector through automatic route subject to applicable laws/ sectoral rules/ regulations/security conditions.