Food services industry to play critical role in pushing India's GDP growth: Niti Aayog CEO

10 May 2019 Evaluate

Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said the food services and restaurant industry will play a critical role in pushing India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. He also pointed out that the restaurant sector is third largest industry among India's service sectors. He added “If India was to grow from 7.5 percent to 9-10 per cent, the restaurant industry will be very critical drivers of growth story...Food services industry will be main drivers of India's growth.” 

Kant has stated that there will be a huge food revolution in India and it will be driven by Indian entrepreneurs and chefs. Noting that restaurants are great wealth and job creators, he said digital technology has played great role in expansion of restaurant industry.

Niti Aayog CEO further stated that Indian soft power will be driven by Indian restaurants and chefs. He also said that Indian regional cuisines will make a major impact on global market in the days to come. He noted that Indian regional cuisines are still waiting to be promoted and marketed. He expressed hope that young entrepreneurs will make a significant impact on the food industry.

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