Impact of Food Processing on Employment Generation and Skill Development
- India has witnessed a steady increase in agricultural production. Globally, India ranks first in pulses and milk; second in vegetables, fruits, wheat and rice; and third in cereals and eggs.
- However, India is currently processing less than 10% of its agricultural production.
- The food processing sector has been recognised as a 'sunrise sector' by the Government of India under the 'Make in India' initiative.
- The food processing sector has had an average annual growth rate of about 8.38 % in the last 5 years ending 2020-21.
- During the same period, agriculture and allied sectors have achieved a growth of about 4.87% (at 2011-12 prices).
- As ....
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