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Rajasthan to boost agro-processing for economic growth
Rajasthan's Chief Secretary, V Srinivas, recently held a meeting to discuss how to make more money from farming.
He said that by processing farm products better, farmers can earn more, and new jobs can be created.
The government wants to build new processing units and use modern technology.
They also want to make sure there is enough money and support for these projects.
A senior official from the central government, A P Das Joshi, was also there.
He praised Rajasthan's farming potential and promised support from the central government.
The meeting talked about how to make these plans work and what changes are needed in the rules.
Rajasthan Chief Secretary V Srinivas emphasized the need to boost processing and value addition of agricultural produce.
A stakeholders’ consultation meeting was held to discuss the expansion of the food processing sector in Rajasthan.
The meeting focused on setting up new food processing units, developing food parks, and adopting modern technology.
Financial support and coordination among various departments were highlighted as crucial for the sector's growth.
The food processing sector has significant potential to generate employment and enhance farmers' income.
- Who
- Rajasthan Chief Secretary V Srinivas and Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries Secretary A P Das Joshi
- What
- A stakeholders’ consultation meeting on boosting agro-processing in Rajasthan
- Where
- Jaipur
- When
- July 27
- Why
- To enhance processing and value addition of agricultural products, improve farmers' income, promote investment, and strengthen the rural economy
Government and Industry Perspective
Farmers' Perspective
Investment and Infrastructure
Government and Industry Perspective
The government and industry focus on setting up new food processing units, developing food parks, and adopting modern technology to boost the sector.
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers hope that these investments will translate into better prices for their produce and improved infrastructure for processing.
Employment Opportunities
Government and Industry Perspective
The government and industry aim to create new employment opportunities for the youth through the expansion of the food processing sector.
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers and rural communities expect that these employment opportunities will be accessible and beneficial to the local population.
Key facts
- Chief Secretary
- V Srinivas
- Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries Secretary
- A P Das Joshi
- Date of Meeting
- July 27
- Location of Meeting
- Jaipur
- Key Focus Areas
- Expansion of food processing sector, policy reforms, investment, employment generation, farmers' income
Quotes
A P Das Joshi
Secretary, Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries
“"Necessary policy and institutional initiatives will be taken based on suggestions received during the meeting to further boost investment, value addition, employment generation and farmers’ income," he said.”
theprint.in
“"He lauded Rajasthan’s agricultural and horticultural potential and assured full support from the Centre to help the state maximise benefits of central schemes and expand processing capacity."”
theprint.in
Sources
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