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National Mission on Food Processing

Government has approved the launching of National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP) main scheme through States/UTs during 2012-13. The basic objective of NMFP is decentralization of implementation of Ministry’s schemes, which will lead to substantial participation by State Governments/UTs. The NMFP is likely to add significantly to the Ministry’s outreach in terms of planning, supervision and monitoring of assistance through this scheme. The major Progrmme/Schemes to be covered under NMFP during 2012-13 are: (i) Scheme for Technology Up-gradation / Establishment /modernisation of Food Processing Industries. (ii) Scheme for Cold Chain, Value Addition and Preservation Infrastructure for Non Horticultural Products. (iii) Scheme for Modernisation of Abattoirs (no targets for 2012-13 & 2013-14) (iv) Scheme for Human Resource Development (HRD) a) Creation of Infrastructure Facilities for Running Degree/ Diploma / Certificate Courses in Food Processing Technology. b) Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) c) Food Processing Training Centre (FPTC) (v) Scheme for Promotional Activities a. Organizing Seminars/Workshops b. Conducting Studies/Surveys c. Support to Exhibitions/Fairs d. Advertisement & Publicity This information was given by the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Dr. Charan Das Mahant in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.