The SUFALAM Start-Up Forum for Aspiring Leaders and Mentors Startup Conclave 2024 was inaugurated with notable figures from the food processing sector in attendance. The event underscored the pivotal role of startups in this domain and aimed to provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and leveraging government schemes.
Union Minister’s Emphasis on Startups
- Speaker: Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras, Union Minister of Food Processing
- Key Points:
- Highlighted the significance of events like SUFALAM.
- Emphasized the potential of such events to enhance networking and knowledge sharing.
- Stressed the government’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and creating an enabling ecosystem for startups.
Minister of State’s Perspective
- Speaker: Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Food Processing
- Key Points:
- Addressed the importance of the supply chain and food processing sector.
- Emphasized its role in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers’ income and enhancing India’s global position in terms of exports and innovation.
Secretary’s Insights
- Speaker: Smt. Anita Praveen, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
- Key Points:
- Highlighted the importance of registering micro-entrepreneurs, self-help groups (SHGs), and MSMEs on the Start-Up India Portal.
- Expounded on the scope for processing and value addition of agricultural produce.
- Elucidated various MoFPI schemes aimed at supporting startups and realizing the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
Additional Officials’ Presence
- Attendees:
- Shri Minhaj Alam, Additional Secretary of MoFPI
- Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi, Director of NIFTEM-K
- Role: Presence at the event signifying governmental support and involvement.
Event Overview
- Nature: A two-day event encompassing knowledge sessions, pitching sessions, and an exhibition.
- Participants: Industry stakeholders, startups, MSMEs, financial institutions, venture capitalists, and academia.
- Collaborators: FSSAI, EIC, APEDA, Start-up India, FICCI, and industry giants such as Nestle India, HDFC Bank, Buhler India, Marico, etc.
- Exhibitors: 35 exhibitors from across India showcasing their offerings.
Conclusion
The SUFALAM Startup Conclave holds promise as a transformative event for the food processing sector, fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. It serves as a platform for startups to showcase their vision and contribute to reshaping the industry’s landscape.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers:
- Who emphasized the pivotal role of startups in the food processing sector at SUFALAM Startup Conclave 2024?
- A) Shri Minhaj Alam
- B) Ms. Shobha Karandlaje
- C) Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras
- D) Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi
- Answer: C) Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras
- What is the main focus of SUFALAM Startup Conclave 2024?
- A) Technology integration in agriculture
- B) Export promotion of processed foods
- C) Empowering startups in food processing
- D) Enhancing food safety regulations
- Answer: C) Empowering startups in food processing
- Who highlighted the importance of registering micro-entrepreneurs, self-help groups (SHGs), and MSMEs on the Start-Up India Portal?
- A) Smt. Anita Praveen
- B) Ms. Shobha Karandlaje
- C) Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras
- D) Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi
- Answer: A) Smt. Anita Praveen
- How many knowledge sessions are held during the SUFALAM Startup Conclave 2024?
- A) Three
- B) Four
- C) Five
- D) Six
- Answer: B) Four