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Revision note: Food Processing Industry: Scope, Location and Policy

  • Levels: primary, secondary, tertiary; ~10% of F&V processed; agri and processed food exports ~$50 bn (2024–25)
  • Significance: farmer incomes, employment, waste reduction, exports, nutrition, linkages
  • Location: raw material (perishables), market, infrastructure; leading states AP, TN, Telangana, Maharashtra
  • MoFPI 1988; PMKSY (SAMPADA) 2017; PMFME 2020 (2 lakh units, 35% subsidy, ODOP); PLISFPI 2021 (₹10,900 cr)
  • 100% FDI automatic; FSS Act 2006 → FSSAI; Eat Right India; +F logo; APEDA, MPEDA
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