Due to fragmented supply chain and lack of adequate processing infrastructure along the value chain, the processing levels in the country are quite low resulting in considerable amount of wastage of agri and horticulture produce.
As per a study conducted by the Central Institute for Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, post harvest losses in 2009 were estimated to be Rs. 44,530 crore.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Harish Rawat in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
India's post-harvest loss is Rs. 44,530 crore
Special Correspondent - 2011-03-08 10:23
New Delhi: The Government has adopted Vision 2015 which has suggested strategy to ensure faster growth of the food processing sector. The Vision 2015 provideS for enhancing the level of processing of perishable to 20%, enhancing value addition to 35%.