From farm to fork: Modi says India can become global hub for processed food

India has the potential to turn itself into a global hub for processed foods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said at New Delhi's  Vigyan Bhawan. Addressing global food and retail industry stalwarts and international business delegations, PM Modi called for more private investments in the sectors of food processing, storage and retailing.

"Come, invest in India, the place with unlimited opportunities to deliver food — from farm to the fork," he said amid thunderous applause.

Highlighting the government's initiatives in ease of doing business in the sector, the prime minister said that 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI)