World Bank Group-led SAPLING Dialogue 2026

Union Minister of Food Processing Industries inaugurates the SAPLING Dialogue 2026 in Ahmedabad. SAPLING Dialogue 2026 functions as a World Bank Group-led regional platform focused on strengthening food processing ecosystems across South Asia.

SAPLING Dialogue 2026:

Dimension	Key Details
Platform type and lead	SAPLING is a regional platform led by the World Bank Group.
Geographical focus	SAPLING applies to South Asia.
Aim	SAPLING provides for strengthening food processing ecosystems, promoting value addition, reducing post-harvest losses, generating employment, and building resilient food systems across South Asia.
Alignment	SAPLING is aligned with the World Bank Group’s AgriConnect initiative.
Inauguration	SAPLING Dialogue 2026 has been inaugurated by the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries in Ahmedabad.
Key themes	The dialogue comprises key themes: Think Big, Act Local; Farm to Factory; Formalizing Informal Processors; Smart Tech and Innovations (cold chain, digital traceability, sustainable packaging); Safe Food, Strong Markets; Farm, Firm & Finance; Shared Food Future; Shaping a Shared Food Future.