The SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue 2026 concluded in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was jointly organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and the World Bank Group under the theme "Unlocking Value: Advancing Food Processing for Employment Generation and Sustainable Growth in South Asia." SAPLING is a World Bank-led regional platform promoting resilient, inclusive and nutrition-focused food systems in South Asia. A report, "Assessment of the Level of Food Processing in India", released at the event, found that the share of food processed in India rose from about 10% in 2016 to nearly 17% in 2023.