Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India.

India produces about 339 million tonnes of foodgrain but only <10% is processed. Moreover, the post harvest losses of ₹90,000 crore can be controlled via food processing.

Scope of food processing

1. It already accounts for 12% exports and 12.06% of total employment in factories as per Economic-Survey, 2024.
2. India has variety of agro-climatic zones which produce diverse fruits, vegetables, pulses, animal products etc.