India’s food processing industry has emerged as a key driver of rural transformation, employment generation, and value addition across the agri-value chain. Contributing INR 1,920 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) in FY 2022– 23, the sector represents a vital bridge between primary agricultural production and industrial development.

Government interventions, policy reforms, and shifting consumer preferences towards value added products have positioned food processing at the forefront of India’s agri-industrial strategy. Within this landscape, West Bengal has positioned itself as a high-potential region, driven by its diverse agri - resources, vibrant enterprise base, and policy convergence shaping its food processing trajectory.

Chapter 1 of this report highlights India’s strengths in agriculture sector, anchored in its agro-climatic diversity, vast arable land base and extensive production capacity. The vast agricultural production of the country is complemented by its robust food processing industry, which accounts for 13.3% of manufacturing sector output,
and employs 12.4% of workers in the manufacturing sector.

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