India, Oct. 26 -- Uttar Pradesh is witnessing rapid growth in the food processing sector, with the state government positioning agriculture-led industrial development as a cornerstone of its economic strategy. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state is working to expand processing infrastructure, enhance value addition, and create employment opportunities across rural and semi-urban regions.

A recent report by Global Trade Research identifies Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat as the country's key "food processing powerhouses," reflecting a shift in national industrial growth patterns. While Gujarat hosts major dehydration facilities in Mehsana and Banaskantha, Uttar Pradesh is establishing modern processing plants in di...