The second edition of World Food India began today at New Delhi, with Meghalaya looking to use the event to connect with global food industry players.
This three-day program will witness a special focus on the richness of millets as a food source as 2023 is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets.
Meghalaya was represented by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh and Secretary in the Department Isawanda Laloo.
While inaugurating the Meghalaya pavilion, Lyngdoh said, “This is an important linkage for our progressive farmers and cooperative societies. The work that the government of Meghalaya has done for so many years gets validated on a day like today.”
“In my brief interaction with the agri-entrepreneurs, I was very pleased to be informed that they have achieved a very high turnover, which is highly encouraging. This event is an international meeting of over 14,000 buyers of products. Meghalaya today has come of age and we must thank the Department of Agriculture, officers and everyone involved who have helped to make this possible for Meghalaya,” she added.
The Meghalaya Agriculture Marketing Board has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Lulu Group, with the support of Apeda and the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, to establish a strategic partnership aimed at mutual growth and promoting agricultural products from Meghalaya in Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Meghalaya has made significant progress in linking its farmers with international brands to add value to their products, ensuring that the state’s unique offerings gain the recognition they deserve in the global market.
With the signing of the MoU, the agri-entrepreneurs will get the opportunity to connect with buyers, technology innovators and institutions, a press release said today. “This collaborative effort will not only boost the agricultural economy of Meghalaya but also promote knowledge exchange, market access and innovation within the agricultural sector, ultimately paving the way for sustainable growth and development in the region,” it added.
Meghalaya cooperatives showcased a wide range of products, such as turmeric, jackfruit, ginger, pineapple and more.
