Examine the potential of the food processing industry in India to enhance agricultural growth and create employment opportunities. Also, identify the key challenges related to this sector.
The government approved the linking of 101 APMC mandis into the e-NAM platform. Significance of this move: It is expected to boost the turnover of the platform. e-NAM aims to create a central online platform for agricultural commodity price discovery by integrating all existing APMC maRead more
The government approved the linking of 101 APMC mandis into the e-NAM platform.
Significance of this move:
It is expected to boost the turnover of the platform.
e-NAM aims to create a central online platform for agricultural commodity price discovery by integrating all existing APMC markets.
The unified market is expected to aid price discovery and boost farm income.
The platform will also offer choices to farmers to sell their produce as multiple APMC mandis will be integrated.
Along with APMC integration, the Platform of Platforms (PoP) within the e-NAM portal will facilitate farmers to sell their produce outside their State borders.
Due to digital access, the reach will widen to multiple markets and buyers.
The move will also help bring transparency to business transactions which will help in better price discovery.
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Introduction India's agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is ripe for transformation. The food processing industry emerges as a potent catalyst for this change. The market size of the food processing sector in India is estimated to reach USD 1,274 billion in 2027 from USD 866 billion inRead more
Introduction
India’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is ripe for transformation. The food processing industry emerges as a potent catalyst for this change.
Potential of Food Processing Industry in India
Key Challenges Related to Food Processing Sector:
Way Forward
Conclusion
Realizing the full potential of the food processing industry is pivotal to India’s journey towards sustainable and inclusive growth. India can make significant strides in reducing food wastage (SDG 12), enhancing agricultural productivity (SDG 2), creating decent employment opportunities (SDG 8), and improving nutritional standards (SDG 2 and SDG 3).
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