With what purpose the Government of India is promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”? (2011)1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
✓ Correct answer: b) 1 and 2 only
ExplanationAns: B Exp: Mega Food Park Scheme 2008-09: It was introduced in 2008–09 with the goal of significantly boosting the food processing industry by increasing value and lowering food waste at every point in the supply chain, with a focus on perishables.The Mega Food Park Scheme is being carried out in the nation by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.(Hence, statement 2 is correct.) Through a cluster-based approach, mega food parks build cutting-edge infrastructure facilities for food processing along the value chain from farm to market with strong forward and backward connections.Aim: To provide a method for connecting agricultural production to the market by bringing together producers, processors, and retailers in order to maximise value addition, reduce wastage, boost farmers' incomes, and create jobs, particularly in the rural sector.(Hence, statement 1 is correct) Approach: The "Cluster" approach-based Scheme plans to build state-of-the-art support infrastructure in a clearly defined agri/horticultural zone to facilitate the establishment of contemporary food processing units on the industrial plots offered in the park with a well-established supply chain.There are no provisions for providing emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.(Hence, statement 3 is incorrect)
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