Question : INTEGRATED NATIONAL FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM



(a) whether the Union Government propose to introduce Integrated National Food Processing System to increase the Food Processing in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES ( PROF. CHAMAN LAL GUPTA )

(a) & (b): The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has initiated action for formulating a National Food Processing Policy and a Draft Policy has been prepared which envisages inter- alia creation of enabling environment, infrastructural development, backward and forward linkages, rationalization of tax structure, harmonization of food laws, etc. which may facilitate integration of the food chain and improve efficiency.