PLI schemes for food processing

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), which addresses the infrastructure challenges being faced by SMEs and promotes technology adoption in the food processing sector.

Delhi HC imposes cost on Restaurant and Hotel Associations

The Delhi High Court has imposed ₹1,00,000 cost on National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) for complete non-compliance of the directions as per its order dated 12th April, 2023 pertaining to Service Charge.

FSSAI to monitor Sale of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Markets

To combat the menace of pesticide overuse during the pre-marketing treatment of fruits and vegetables, authorities are now taking proactive steps to address the situation. A request has been made to the respective States and Union Territories (UTs) to maintain strict vigilance on Food Business Operators (FBOs) involved in manufacturing, repacking, and selling fresh, surface-treated, and minimally processed fruits & vegetables.

Assam Food Security (Amendment) Rules, 2023

The amended rules has revised the threshold of income to qualify for food security benefits provided under the Act. The threshold the raised from “Rs. 2,50,000.00 (Two Lakhs Fifty Thousand)” to “Rs. 4,00,000 (Four Lakhs).”