(a) whether the Government propose to set up fruits and vegetables parks with a
view to encouraging the growth of fruits and vegetables on the lines of science and
software park;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and location-wise; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(SHRI SBPBK SATYANARAYANA RAO)
(a) to (c) Yes, Sir. Government of India in the Department of Food Processing
Industries is operating a scheme for establishment of Food Processing Industrial/Food
Parks. The scheme envisages to establish Food Processing Industrial Estates/Parks by
providing assistance for common facilities such as analytical and quality control, cold
storage/modified atmosphere cold storage, warehousing facilities and supplementary
pollution control facilities etc. Public Sector Undertakings/Joint/Assisted/Private
Sector/Non Governmental Organisations/Cooperatives can get assistance for creating
such facility. The scheme will encourage growth of fruits and vegetables.
So far three food parks have been provided assistance. Out of these, two are in
the State of West Bengal and one in Kerala.