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Sikkim Organic Food Summit 2026 Concludes at Soreng District
Soreng, November 6 (IPR): The three day Sikkim Organic Food Summit 2026, organised by the Department of Food Processing Industries, Government of Sikkim concluded today at Soreng. The summit was held from November 4 to 6, under the themed “Cultivating Harmony, Harvesting Health.”
As part of the summit, an exhibition was organised at Soreng Playground, which witnessed vibrant displays of a diverse range of organic agricultural and horticultural products. The exhibition showcased the rich potential of organic farming in the region, featuring products cultivated and processed by local progressive farmers and Self Help Groups (SHGs).
The final day of the summit featured a workshop session on Value Addition and Processing, conducted by District Coordinator, Department of Food Processing Industries, Dr Sajal Tamang.
A brief session on Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) was also delivered by Mr Navin Sharma from the Department of Food Processing industries, Government of Sikkim.
This was followed by a detailed presentation and demonstration on Packaging & Labelling: Techniques and Technologies by the guest speaker, Dr Bidhan Das, Joint Director and Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Packaging, Ahmedabad Centre, Gujarat. The session provided insights into modern packaging and labelling practices and their significance in enhancing the quality, marketability and competitiveness of food products.
A key highlight of the summit was the dissemination of information on various components of the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME), which provides financial and technical assistance for the establishment and development of micro food processing enterprises.
The summit also served as an important platform for farmers, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities in the food processing sector, establish business linkages and promote locally produced organic products through various stalls set up at the venue.
The three day event aimed to encourage sustainable agricultural practices, strengthen the organic value chain and create new avenues for rural entrepreneurship, while promoting the rich potential of Sikkim's organic agricultural and food processing sectors.
As part of the summit, an exhibition was organised at Soreng Playground, which witnessed vibrant displays of a diverse range of organic agricultural and horticultural products. The exhibition showcased the rich potential of organic farming in the region, featuring products cultivated and processed by local progressive farmers and Self Help Groups (SHGs).
The final day of the summit featured a workshop session on Value Addition and Processing, conducted by District Coordinator, Department of Food Processing Industries, Dr Sajal Tamang.
A brief session on Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) was also delivered by Mr Navin Sharma from the Department of Food Processing industries, Government of Sikkim.
This was followed by a detailed presentation and demonstration on Packaging & Labelling: Techniques and Technologies by the guest speaker, Dr Bidhan Das, Joint Director and Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Packaging, Ahmedabad Centre, Gujarat. The session provided insights into modern packaging and labelling practices and their significance in enhancing the quality, marketability and competitiveness of food products.
A key highlight of the summit was the dissemination of information on various components of the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME), which provides financial and technical assistance for the establishment and development of micro food processing enterprises.
The summit also served as an important platform for farmers, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities in the food processing sector, establish business linkages and promote locally produced organic products through various stalls set up at the venue.
The three day event aimed to encourage sustainable agricultural practices, strengthen the organic value chain and create new avenues for rural entrepreneurship, while promoting the rich potential of Sikkim's organic agricultural and food processing sectors.
