(a) whether the Government have examined the scope of processing units for carrot juice and isabgol cutting in the Banaskantha, Patan and Mehsana districts of Gujarat; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government have examined the scope of processing units for carrot juice and isabgol cutting in the Banaskantha, Patan and Mehsana districts of Gujarat; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)
(a) & (b): The Ministry of Food Processing Industries have
requested State Governments to conduct detailed studies,
which could assist them in formulating action oriented
policies for the development of processed food sector as
also for devising action plan & strategies for the
development of the sector based on strengths of the
region.
Under the Plan Scheme of this Ministry, assistance
is available for setting up / expansion /modernisation of
fruits and vegetables processing units including those for
production of carrot juice in Banaskantha, Patan & Mehsana
districts of Gujarat, if viable project proposals are
received in the Ministry.