India, March 31 -- Despite being a major contributor to the economy, the sector continues to face a persistent skills gap across its workforce. According to Dr Syed S Abbas, Director, Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, building a scientifically trained workforce is crucial for strengthening India's rapidly expanding processed food industry. He emphasises that investing in skill development, technical expertise, and industry-oriented training will be key to enabling the sector to scale, innovate, and sustain long-term growth.

The food processing industry in India is expected to undergo a critical phase of growth between now and FY2026. The increasing number of people in the urban sector will result in a surge in demand for f...