TO STUDY THE SHARE AND CONTRIBUTION OF FOOD PROCESSING IN INDIAN ECONOMY

Food processing is the conversion of agricultural products to stuff which have specific textural, nutritional, and sensory properties using commercially viable methods. Various keys factors like easy marketing & distribution, consumer‘s convenience, hygiene, enhanced food consistency, throughout availability of the product are causing the industry to gear up. It was seen that the post-independence era in India observed high growth in the processing sector especially after 1980. The objective of this study is to study the importance of food processing industry in Indian economy. The current study is based on secondary data. The relevant material and secondary data were collected through various sources. Thus, it will help in implications of various policies for better and smooth functioning of the sector.