Brief about MoFPI:

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) is responsible for developing a strong and vibrant food processing industry, to create increased employment and enable farmers to reap the benefits of Modern technology, to create a surplus for exports and stimulating demand for processed food. A strong and dynamic food processing sector plays a vital role in reduction in the wastage of perishable agricultural produce, diversification & commercialization of agriculture, generation of employment and enhancing income of farmers. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has a clear goal of attaining these objectives by facilitating and acting as a catalyst to attract quality investments from within India and abroad into this sector with the aim of making food processing a national initiative. With this overall objective, the Ministry aims to:

• Enhance farmer's income by better utilization and value addition of agricultural produce
• Minimize wastage at all stages in the food processing chain by the development of infrastructure for storage, transportation and processing of agro-food produce;
• Introduce modern technology into the food processing industries from both domestic and external sources;
• Encourage R&D in food processing for product and process development and improved packaging;
• Provide policy support, and support for creation of Infrastructure, capacity expansion/ Upgradation and other supportive measures form the growth of this sectors;

The functions of the Ministry can be broadly classified under policy support and development activities:

Policy Support:
i. Formulation and implementation of policies for food processing sector with overall national priorities and objectives;
ii. Facilitating creation of a conducive environment for healthy growth of the food-processing sector.

Development Activities :
i. Continued emphasis on creation of World Class Infrastructure for growth of food processing sector through Mega Food Parks, Integrated Cold Chain;and also providing assistance under various Plan Schemes to food processing sector.
ii. Widening the R & D base in food processing by involvement of various R & D institutes and supporting various R & D activities.
iii. Human Resource Development to meet the growing requirement of managers, entrepreneurs and skilled workers in the food processing industry.
iv. Assistance for setting up analytical and testing laboratories and active participation in the laying down of food standards and their harmonization with international standards.
v. Continue intensive consultation with industry, academia, scientists and representatives of State Governments for smoother and inclusive growth of the sector.

The details of the schemes and other aspects can be seen at www.mofpi.nic.in

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) invites entries to design a logo for the Ministry.

The winning entry will be awarded an amount of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only).

The last date of submission is 11th January 2018.

Click here to read the Terms and Conditions, Technical Parameters and Evaluation Criteria.