Question : EXPANSION OF FPIS



(a) whether the Government proposes to invest Rs. 100 billion on expansion and operation of Food Processing Industries per year during the Eleventh Five Year Plan period; and

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI SUBODH KANT SAHAI)

(a) & (b) : Government will be promoting the setting up of food processing industries and other related activities in the country through various Plan schemes during the Eleventh Five Year Plan period through financial assistance and other incentives. The investment proposals for the Eleventh Five Year Plan have not been finalized so far.