The Directorate of Food Processing, Bihar drives value addition in agriculture by promoting food processing industries, reducing post-harvest losses and increasing farmer incomes. It implements key schemes like PMFME and PMKSY, supporting micro enterprises, FPOs and entrepreneurs through subsidies, infrastructure and market linkages. Key focus areas include agro-processing clusters, cold chain infrastructure, One District One Product (ODOP) and promotion of products like makhana, litchi and dairy. Bihar has emerged as a national leader in PMFME implementation, supporting thousands of units, generating employment and building a strong pipeline of food processing investments.

Directorate of Food Processing handles -
1. Promotion of food processing industries (MSME & large units)
2. Agro-based industrial development (maize, makhana, fruits, vegetables, etc.)
3. Food processing infrastructure (cold storage, warehouses, food parks)
4. Value addition to agricultural produce
5. Cluster development (ODOP – One District One Product)
6. Implementation of central & state schemes (PMFME, PMKSY, etc.)
7. Farmer–industry linkage (FPOs, SHGs, processors)
8. Market linkage, branding, and export promotion of Bihar food products
9. Investment facilitation in food processing sector