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Economic Survey 2019-20: Coverage of food processing sector needs scaling up

Recommendation is backed by fact that schemes floated to help sector have not been implemented properly

Bending backward for good food

We need to make the connection between what we eat and why we eat it. Because if we lose the knowledge and culture of our local cuisines then we …

Food processing sector gets a boost under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana

Budget allocation has doubled from Rs 633.84 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 1,313.08 crore in 2018-19

Millet processing units in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh to give impetus to farmers

Processing is difficult and rural women often feel the burden of this onerous task. To help them, both states have set up processing units

Kumatiya, part of regular Rajasthani diet, has health and environmental benefits

Like a poor cousin, kumatiya is not as well known as ker or sangri, but without it, panchkuta would not be the same

India's food labelling, promotion laws need to be strengthened: experts

India does not have standardised serving size of foods and it is not required to be labelled

Global food companies fail to ensure deforestation-free beef

No initiative by top global brands to check deforestation in South America, finds study

Allocation for food processing doubled but previous funds remain unused

The food processing ministry had spent only Rs 199 crore of the Rs 311 crore allocated under a mega food park scheme, according to a 2016 Lok …