QUESTION 14
GS3
15 marks
Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Elaborate the government's policies to address food processing sector challenges.
ElaborateAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1Challenges: low processing, cold chain gaps, small units, credit, standards≈50 words
- 2Policies: PMKSY (mega food parks, cold chain), PMFME, PLI for food processing, 100% FDI in food retail of India-made products, Operation Greens, Agri Infra Fund≈50 words
- 3Regulation: FSSAI standards≈50 words
- 4Results and gaps≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
ChallengesPoliciesOutcomesGapsConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Only listing schemes without matching to challenges
- No figure on post-harvest losses (NABCONS 2022) or share of produce processed
Draw this
- Table: challenge → policy
Value addition
- SchemePLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry (2021) has an outlay of ₹10,900 crore.MoFPI
- Policy100% FDI is allowed under government route for trading of food products made in India.DPIIT FDI Policy
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