GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words
Despite being one of the largest agricultural producers in the world, India ranks much lower in terms of agricultural exports. In this context, address the issues faced in agricultural growth with special focus on the problem of post-harvest losses in India.
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Syllabus: Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
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