Odisha Food Processing 2026 was launched in New Delhi in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, marking an important step towards strengthening the state’s food processing ecosystem and attracting greater investment into the sector.
The launch comes at a time when Odisha is seeking to leverage its rich agricultural, horticultural and fisheries resources to create greater value for farmers and expand employment opportunities. With its diverse agricultural produce, extensive coastline and growing industrial infrastructure, the state has considerable potential to emerge as a major food processing hub in eastern India.
The food processing sector can play a crucial role in transforming Odisha’s agricultural economy. Processing and value addition can help reduce post-harvest losses, improve the shelf life of agricultural produce and provide farmers with access to larger and more remunerative markets. It can also create opportunities for small and medium enterprises, food entrepreneurs and rural businesses.
The presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the launch underlines the importance being attached to the sector by the Odisha government. The initiative is expected to facilitate greater engagement between the state government, investors, food processing companies, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders.
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