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Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan Inaugurates MoFPI-Supported Common Incubation Center at VNMKV, Parbhani to Boost Food Processing and Entrepreneurship
Inauguration of Common Incubation Center at VNMKV
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, an advanced Common Incubation Center (CIC) was inaugurated on June 28, 2026, at the College of Food Technology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani. This initiative received financial support from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and aims to boost food processing and entrepreneurship.
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Significance of Food Processing Industries
The establishment of incubation centers like this one is critical for enhancing the capabilities of farmers and agripreneurs, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
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