Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the CEOs of top companies engaged in food processing and related sectors across the world in New Delhi yesterday. <br/><br/>The interaction was part of the World Food India 2017 which was inaugurated by Mr Modi earlier in the day. Mr Modi said, rising middle class and the policy-driven initiatives of the government are opening up several opportunities for all stakeholders in the food processing sector. <br/><br/>He underlined his government's resolve to reduce input costs for farmers and eliminate losses due to wastage of farm produce.<br/><br/>The CEOs stressed that the food processing sector is vital for raising farm productivity, food and nutrition security, creating jobs, and adding value to agricultural produce. <br/><br/>They reaffirmed their commitment to be part of India's growth story.<br/><br/>Earlier, at the World Food India event, Mr Modi assured the government's whole-hearted support to foreign investors. He said, starting businesses in India is easier now as procedures have been simplified.