New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday highlighted the importance of the food processing sector and rice industry in achieving the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047', emphasising the need to strengthen export relations through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with various countries.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC), Paswan said the platform would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to exchange ideas and strengthen India's position in the global food market.

He said, "When the PM talks about 'Viksit Bharat 2047, the Food Processing sector and the rice vertical are going to be very important. With FTAs with various countries, the whole idea is to have stronger export relations....