The National Mission on Food Processing

“National Mission on Food Processing” was launched during the 12th five year plan to cater the different aspects of food processing industry viz. modernization of food processing industries, establishing of mega food parks, integrated cold chains and preservation and modernization of abattoirs. It addresses both institutional and infrastructural gaps along the value chains. It also has provision for promoting skill development, training and entrepreneurship in post-harvest management. Broadly, it aims to :

♤ enhance the capacity of food processing through new technologies

♤ improve the quality of food products as per international standards

♤ reduce wastage of agricultural produce

♤ infuse new technologies

♤ upgrade human resource capacities

Recently, the Government of India has provided flexibility to state governments to set their own physical targets and identify focus areas to harness the potential of value addition by using locally grown raw material.

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