Several steps have also been taken to reduce post-harvest losses:

♤ Scheme for Development of Infrastructure for Food Processing having components of Mega Food Parks, Integrated Cold Chain, Value Addition and Preservation Infrastructure and Modernization of Abattoirs

♤ Scheme for Quality Assurance, Codex Standards, Research & Development and Other Promotional Activities.

♤ Central Sector Scheme of Cold Chain, Value Addition and Preservation Infrastructure.

♤ Various departments and ministries are providing assistance for setting up cold storages under different schemes.

6. “Food Security Act shouldn’t be seen as just another subsidy. If implemented well, it Answer:7. Indian agriculture has become cereal-centric and as a result, regionally biased and input-intensive. Discuss. What steps have been taken by the government to rectify this issue?