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December 1-5, 2025

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Green Technologies in Food Processing

PIB Release: December 5, 2025 Official Government Release

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)

Green Technology Funding

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries offers financial assistance up to ₹35 lakh per project for adopting green technologies like solar, biomass, and wind energy under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY).

Environmental Compliance

Mandatory requirements include use of low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants and obtaining pollution clearance certificates for all food processing units seeking government support.

Sustainable Packaging

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) is advancing research in biodegradable packaging materials like Polylactic Acid (PLA) and starch-based alternatives to reduce plastic waste.

World Food India 2025

The upcoming World Food India 2025 event will showcase sustainability initiatives, with focus on reducing carbon footprint in food processing and promoting circular economy practices.

Exam Relevance

Science/Environment: Links to Biology (sustainable technology) and Chemistry (biodegradable materials). Economics: Connects to government schemes (PMKSY) and MSME support. Current Affairs: Important for questions on green initiatives and food processing policies.

Official Source Verification

All information in this digest is verified from the following official government source:

• Press Information Bureau (PIB) - Government of India
• Release Date: December 5, 2025
• PRID: 2199447
• Ministry: Food Processing Industries

Direct Link to Official Release: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2199447

Current Affairs Test (Based on PIB Release)

Test your knowledge with these 5 MCQs. Select your answers and submit to see your score.

Time: 10 minutes

5 Questions

1

Which ministry released the December 5, 2025 information about Green Technologies in Food Processing?

A

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

B

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)

D

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

2

What is the maximum financial assistance per project for green technologies under PMKSY as per the PIB release?

A

₹20 lakh

B

₹25 lakh

C

₹35 lakh

D

₹50 lakh

3

Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for food processing units seeking government support for green technologies?

A

Use of low-GWP refrigerants

B

Implementation of AI-based monitoring

C

Export of at least 50% production

D

Employment of 100+ workers

4

Which institute is advancing research in biodegradable packaging materials like PLA and starch-based alternatives?

A

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

B

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)

C

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

D

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

5

Which upcoming event will showcase sustainability initiatives in food processing according to the PIB release?

A

International Food Conference 2025

B

Global Food Tech Expo 2025

C

World Food India 2025

D

National Food Processing Summit 2025

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