GoM set up for food processing

A group of Ministers has been set up to look at food processing, indicating the government8217;s seriousness about the sector. At present, only three per cent of fruits and vegetables get processed in India.

8216;8216;The sector might get more impetus with the GoM,8217;8217; said Suresh Chandra, secretary, Ministry of Food Processing, at the one-day national consultative meet on fruit and vegetable processing at the NABARD auditorium in Mumbai earlier this week.

8216;8216;The agro processed food industry should ensure that those engaged in exports have the technical competence to ensure credibility,8217;8217; said Y S P Thorat, NABARD managing director, while inaugurating the meet.