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+0989 7876 9865 9
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In a bid to bolster the agricultural sector
and reduce such losses, India’s Ministry of Food Processing Industries has
unveiled an ambitious plan to reach “every
farmer in every village” and establish localized cold storage units as part of
its 100-day agenda.
Recently designated Union Minister
Chirag Paswan announced the initiative on 19th June, emphasizing the critical
role of food processing in enhancing value addition, ensuring food security,
and strengthening the supply chain from farm to fork: “Farmers are growing crops in one state and
must go to another for cold storage, resulting in half of perishable items
being damaged in transit. Localized cold storage units will naturally benefit
farmers by preserving their produce and reducing wastage.” By setting up
cold storage facilities closer to farming regions, the ministry aims to
significantly reduce the damage that perishable agri items incur during transit
to storage units in other states. To
this end, the government’s approach aims for holistic development.
Union Minister of State for Food Processing
Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, also highlighted the significant economic
impact and employment opportunities within the food processing sector. According to Bittu, exports of processed foods have seen
substantial growth, from 13.7% in FY15 to 25.6% in FY23. This growth is
supported by considerable foreign direct investment, which totaled around USD 6
billion during the same period.
By focusing on the reduction of
post-harvest losses and enhancing food processing infrastructure, the
initiative aims to provide significant benefits to farmers, ensure food
security, and strengthen the supply chain from farm to fork. The successful implementation of localized
cold storage units will play a pivotal role in achieving these goals, ensuring
that farmers’ produce is preserved, wastage is minimized, and value addition is
maximized.
