GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words
Discuss the potential of food processing sector in addressing the issues of low value addition, high post-harvest losses and disguised unemployment plaguing Indian agriculture. Also, explain why the sector has underperformed despite its significant potential.
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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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