GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words
How can food processing units based on regional agricultural specializations facilitate grassroots-level transformation? Discuss with suitable examples from different regions of 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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