FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
INTRODUCTION:
Food Processing Sector: Status |
Food processing is the utilization of various methods and technologies to convert raw agricultural materials into edible food products. India has 6th largest food market but contributes only 1.5% in world processed food trade. |
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Food Processing & Hunger |
Food processing plays a critical role in reducing food wastage (annually 50 Kg per Indian - UNEP) and eliminating hunger (16% of Indians under-nourished). |
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FORMULA BY theIAShub |
↑ FOOD PROCESSING = ↓ FOOD WASTAGE + ↓ HUNGER ↑ FOOD PROCESSING = ↓ FOOD WASTAGE + ↑ EMPLOYMENT + ↑ FARMER EMPOWERMENT |
SPEECHES BY PROMINENT PERSONALITIES (PM, PRESIDENT, UN OFFICIALS et al) /RECOGNITION IF ANY:
- PM Modi: "21st century India needs post-harvest or food processing revolution and value addition amid increasing agriculture production."
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT:
- One District One Product (ODOP) approach launched under PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises.
- Farmer Connect Portal - platform for farmers, FPOs and cooperatives to interact with exporters (Fork to farm).
- Convergence portal launched for inter-ministerial coordination in food processing sector.
- 7500 cr investment in food processing under PLI scheme so far (Minister of Food Producing Industry).
DATA/FACT:
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Global position |
India has the 6t largest food and grocery market globally. |
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Share in world processed food trade |
1.5% |
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Share in India’s exports |
More than 10% |
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Share in Employment |
More than 12% (Highly employment Intensive sector) |
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Informalisation |
40% of the sector is Unorganised |
KEYWORDS:
- BODY: Shopping mall culture; Paradox of hunger amidst plenty; Sunrise industry; Hidden Hunger;
- CONCLUSION: Agriculturists to Agri-preneurs; From Subsistence Farmer to Milletprenuers; Farm gate to Firm Gate to Home Gate Approach
COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATIONS/NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL REPORTS:
- Ashok Dalwai committee Report: India’s food production industry is worth over $400 billion, but the level of food processing across categories is significantly low
GOVT SCHEMES, POLICIES AND INITIATIVE:
- Schemes – National Food Processing Mission, PM SAMPADA Yojana, Matsya Sampada Yojana, National Horticulture Mission, Dairy Development Programme, PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises etc
- Marketing reforms - Operation Greens (‘Top to Total’), Developing & upgrading existing rural haats into Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), One District, One Product (ODOP), e-NAM etc.
- Credit & finance - Special ‘Food processing Fund’ in NABARD; Nivesh Bandhu portal to assist investors.
- Focus on infrastructure - Setting up of Agri Export Zones, Mega Food Parks, etc.
EXAMPLES/CASE STUDIES:
- GoodFood India's successful adoption of cold chain logistics and innovative food preservation techniques led to a significant reduction in food wastage.
- New Zealand: Despite being a small country, it is a major exporter of food and beverage products. Food sector accounts for 45% of all goods exported by New Zealand.
CONCLUSION
- A sweet synthesis of ‘Institutional reforms’ and ‘ease of logistics’ is the key to attract private investment and develop food processing sector in India.
FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY: MICRO DIAGRAMS
NEED FOR FOOD PROCESSING
FOOD PROCESSING: INDIA’S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
CHANGING FOOD HABITS & EXPANSION OF FOOD PROCESSING
