Question : INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY



(a) whether the Government is aware that public investment in rural infrastructure is scanty and inadequate as far as the Food Processing Industry is concerned;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the steps taken/being taken to encourage greater private sector involvement and partnership in the development of food processing industries in rural areas; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (I/C) (SHRI SUBODH KANT SAHAI)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.