Lucknow, Today. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the state government's clear objective is to establish Uttar Pradesh as a food processing hub. Connecting farmers, youth, women's self-help groups, and entrepreneurs to the mainstream of development is a priority for the government. Such events open doors to new opportunities for investment, innovation, and employment.Present on the occasion were Shri Neeraj Bora, Hon'ble MLA, Lucknow, Principal Secretary Food Processing, Shri B.L. Meena, Dinesh Goyal, National President, Alok Agarwal, Senior Vice President, Deepak Kumar Bajaj, General Secretary, Awadhesh Agarwal, National Treasurer, Chetan Dev Bhalla, Chairman India Food Expo, Surya Prakash Hawelia, Convener India Food Expo, Vikas Khanna, Chairman India Food Expo, and representatives from the industry, investors, entrepreneurs, and a large number of participants.Shri Maurya said that he participated in the India Food Expo and Seminar organized by the Food Processing Department. On this occasion, he visited the exhibition, gathered information about innovations related to food processing at various stalls, participated in the seminar, and addressed the media.The Deputy Chief Minister stated that events like the India Food Expo provide a common platform for the state's farmers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Uttar Pradesh is an agrarian state with immense potential in the food processing sector. This expo is a significant step towards realizing the vision of a developed India and a developed Uttar Pradesh.The Deputy Chief Minister informed that the Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Industry Policy-2023 has been made investor-friendly, establishing a strong bridge between agriculture and industry. The policy provides significant concessions on land purchase, stamp duty, market fees, external development charges, and land use conversion. A capital subsidy of up to 35 percent is provided on plant, machinery, and technical civil works.