Shreekant Patil pushing PM Sampada Scheme testing labs and irradiation Infrastructure in Nashik

NASHIK, India - Dec. 25, 2025 - PRLog -- Under the leadership and meticulous planning of CEng. Shreekant Patil, a renowned Startup India Mentor, a landmark conference was convened to strengthen Nashik's and Maharashtra's agri-food processing ecosystem. The event, organized with the NIMA and KCCI, aligned with central government programs to translate policy into local action, with a clear emphasis on implementing MOFPI schemes such as PM Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) to deliver scalable impact.

The inaugural session began with a lamp-lighting ceremony led by Dr. Amit Joshi, Director of Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Shri Nitin Jawale, IAS, Director of Admin, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), followed by the address of the Chief Guest at 10:10 AM, Dr. Ranjit Singh, IA&AS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India. The program also featured Shri Ashish Nahar, President of Nashik Industries & Manufacturers' Association (NIMA), and Chartered Engineer Shreekant Patil, along with other dignitaries on the dais.

Dr. Ranjit Singh, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and the chief guest for the event, emphasized that everyone should benefit from the various schemes aimed at strengthening food processing infrastructure. This key message underscores the conference's commitment to translating policy into practical outcomes for Nashik's agri‑food sector, aligning with MOFPI priorities and PM Sampada/PMKSY initiatives.

The second session on Food Irradiation and Food Testing Infrastructure highlighted the Government of India's mission to enhance safety and quality through robust infrastructure, with concrete discussions on setting up irradiation units and testing labs under PMKSY and Sampada, and involved key inputs from Shri Vivek Kumar Singh, Dy. Secretary, MoFPI; Dr. S. Gautam of BARC; Ms. Rini Narayan of NABL; and Dr. Sunil K. Ghosh of IIT‑Mumbai, among others. The program also underscored the crucial role of accreditation and testing capacity in safeguarding public health and boosting consumer confidence, while interactive segments provided clarifications on technology, DPR preparation, and scheme compliance.

Feedback from the audience to Shreekant Patil, who was – the man behind the event, was overwhelmingly positive, with participants praising the depth of insight, the practicality of the discussions, and the clear pathway toward implementing MOFPI schemes in Nashik and beyond; many attendees urged that similar programs be organized in the near future to maintain the pace of progress under his vision for Nashik's growth.

Shreekant Patil's leadership reinforced a collaborative ecosystem approach, connecting MSMEs, research institutions, and government programs to accelerate infrastructure development, testing capabilities, and technology adoption across Nashik and the wider state.