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Food Processing
July 2024 a development monthly
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Food Processing
July 2024 a development monthly
July 2024
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 56
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 24
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Chief editor 
Kulshrestha Kamal
editor 
shuchita chaturvedi
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	 week s	 t o	
s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 your	 queries/
grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	 journals	 only	
aft er	this	period.
impact of food processing on 
employment generation and 
sKill development 
Shaji K V
india’s food regulatory 
landscape: transitioning 
towards a robust and 
contemporary system 
Dr Amit Sharma 
Dr Heena Yadav
processed foods 
rising demand for healthier 
food options 
Ritesh Chauhan
export potential and global 
competitiveness of indian 
processed foods 
Dr Ajay Sahai
7
13
21
26
32
37
43
47
53
the coconut craze  
it is real and here to stay 
Deepthi Nair S
production linKed incentive 
scheme for food processing 
industry innovations and  
collaborations taKe  
centre stage at sufalam smart food processing  
in india: innovation and  
future prospects 
Suman Sahu
our booKs 
towards food for all  
ideas for a new pds YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 07
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Food Processing
July 2024 a development monthly
July 2024
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 56
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 24
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Chief editor 
Kulshrestha Kamal
editor 
shuchita chaturvedi
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	 week s	 t o	
s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 your	 queries/
grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	 journals	 only	
aft er	this	period.
impact of food processing on 
employment generation and 
sKill development 
Shaji K V
india’s food regulatory 
landscape: transitioning 
towards a robust and 
contemporary system 
Dr Amit Sharma 
Dr Heena Yadav
processed foods 
rising demand for healthier 
food options 
Ritesh Chauhan
export potential and global 
competitiveness of indian 
processed foods 
Dr Ajay Sahai
7
13
21
26
32
37
43
47
53
the coconut craze  
it is real and here to stay 
Deepthi Nair S
production linKed incentive 
scheme for food processing 
industry innovations and  
collaborations taKe  
centre stage at sufalam smart food processing  
in india: innovation and  
future prospects 
Suman Sahu
our booKs 
towards food for all  
ideas for a new pds YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 07
5 July 2024
Food Processing: Harvesting Opportunities
Editorial
YOJANA
i
ndia, with its rich agricultural tradition and diverse climate, holds 
immense potential in the food processing sector. this industry is 
not only a cornerstone for the country's economic growth but also 
pivotal for ensuring food security, reducing wastage, enhancing farmers' 
incomes and providing employment opportunities. in order to achieve 
a developed nation status in the next 25 years, this sector would be 
crucial in transforming india's primary agriculture sector with enhanced 
productivity and profitability while ensuring sustainability and resilience.
o ur country is the world's largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute, 
and the second largest producer of essential crops such as rice, wheat, 
sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruits, and cotton. Food processing 
involves transforming raw agricultural products into consumable food 
items, adding value and extending shelf life. r ecognising the sector's 
potential, the government has launched several initiatives to boost food 
processing industries. t he foremost and important scheme- Pradhan Mantri 
Kisan s ampada Yojana (PMKsY) aims to create modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management 
from farm gate to retail outlet. it includes Mega Food Parks, c old chain, and Preservation i nfrastructure. Mega 
Food Parks provide a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, 
processors, and retailers. s ome other schemes include Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing 
enterprises (PMFMe), Production Linked incentive (PLi) scheme for Food Processing industry (PLisFPi) and one 
District one Product ( oDoP). t he government is continuously working on improving the ease of doing business 
by simplifying procedures and providing single-window clearance for projects. initiatives are also being taken 
to enhance the skill-set of workers in this sector. to promote entrepreneurship, a ‘startup Forum for Aspiring 
Leaders And Mentors-suFALAM’ was also held recently in which startups were urged to play a proactive role in 
collaborating with farmers and venturing into consumer friendly affordable and nutritious products.
through its initiatives, the national Agricultural cooperative Marketing Federation (nAFeD) has 
significantly contributed to stabilising agricultural incomes and enhancing market opportunities for 
smallholder farmers. the financial institution- national Bank for Agriculture and rural Development 
(nABArD) complements these efforts by extending critical financial assistance and developmental support. 
Leveraging credit facilities and infrastructural development initiatives, nABArD has played an important role 
in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and fostering rural livelihoods.
r ising health consciousness among consumers is driving demand for processed and packaged foods that 
are safe and nutritive. Food Processing also involves better health markers on the packets. t his has assumed 
importance in our day-to-day lives as our dependence on such food packets is growing. t here is also a need to 
tap the popularity of various food grains and coarse grains like millets which are gaining increasing importance 
due to their nutritional benefits and adaptability to various climatic conditions.
Amidst a global shift towards health and wellness, traditional ingredients like coconut have garnered 
renewed attention. the coconut Development Board through its initiatives, emphasise technological 
advancements and value addition, promoting entrepreneurship and elevating product quality across the 
coconut value chain. virgin coconut oil ( vco ), valued for its purity and therapeutic benefits, symbolises 
coconut's evolution from a traditional staple to a sought-after global health commodity.
t his edition of Yojana delves comprehensively into india's food processing sector, highlighting its key 
role in the nation's economic landscape. With a steadfast focus on innovation, sustainability and market 
integration, the articles in this issue, offer a nuanced perspective on how the food processing industry can 
propel india towards heightened economic growth and enhanced global competitiveness.                                 ?
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Food Processing
July 2024 a development monthly
July 2024
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 56
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 24
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Chief editor 
Kulshrestha Kamal
editor 
shuchita chaturvedi
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	 week s	 t o	
s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 your	 queries/
grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	 journals	 only	
aft er	this	period.
impact of food processing on 
employment generation and 
sKill development 
Shaji K V
india’s food regulatory 
landscape: transitioning 
towards a robust and 
contemporary system 
Dr Amit Sharma 
Dr Heena Yadav
processed foods 
rising demand for healthier 
food options 
Ritesh Chauhan
export potential and global 
competitiveness of indian 
processed foods 
Dr Ajay Sahai
7
13
21
26
32
37
43
47
53
the coconut craze  
it is real and here to stay 
Deepthi Nair S
production linKed incentive 
scheme for food processing 
industry innovations and  
collaborations taKe  
centre stage at sufalam smart food processing  
in india: innovation and  
future prospects 
Suman Sahu
our booKs 
towards food for all  
ideas for a new pds YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 07
5 July 2024
Food Processing: Harvesting Opportunities
Editorial
YOJANA
i
ndia, with its rich agricultural tradition and diverse climate, holds 
immense potential in the food processing sector. this industry is 
not only a cornerstone for the country's economic growth but also 
pivotal for ensuring food security, reducing wastage, enhancing farmers' 
incomes and providing employment opportunities. in order to achieve 
a developed nation status in the next 25 years, this sector would be 
crucial in transforming india's primary agriculture sector with enhanced 
productivity and profitability while ensuring sustainability and resilience.
o ur country is the world's largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute, 
and the second largest producer of essential crops such as rice, wheat, 
sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruits, and cotton. Food processing 
involves transforming raw agricultural products into consumable food 
items, adding value and extending shelf life. r ecognising the sector's 
potential, the government has launched several initiatives to boost food 
processing industries. t he foremost and important scheme- Pradhan Mantri 
Kisan s ampada Yojana (PMKsY) aims to create modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management 
from farm gate to retail outlet. it includes Mega Food Parks, c old chain, and Preservation i nfrastructure. Mega 
Food Parks provide a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, 
processors, and retailers. s ome other schemes include Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing 
enterprises (PMFMe), Production Linked incentive (PLi) scheme for Food Processing industry (PLisFPi) and one 
District one Product ( oDoP). t he government is continuously working on improving the ease of doing business 
by simplifying procedures and providing single-window clearance for projects. initiatives are also being taken 
to enhance the skill-set of workers in this sector. to promote entrepreneurship, a ‘startup Forum for Aspiring 
Leaders And Mentors-suFALAM’ was also held recently in which startups were urged to play a proactive role in 
collaborating with farmers and venturing into consumer friendly affordable and nutritious products.
through its initiatives, the national Agricultural cooperative Marketing Federation (nAFeD) has 
significantly contributed to stabilising agricultural incomes and enhancing market opportunities for 
smallholder farmers. the financial institution- national Bank for Agriculture and rural Development 
(nABArD) complements these efforts by extending critical financial assistance and developmental support. 
Leveraging credit facilities and infrastructural development initiatives, nABArD has played an important role 
in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and fostering rural livelihoods.
r ising health consciousness among consumers is driving demand for processed and packaged foods that 
are safe and nutritive. Food Processing also involves better health markers on the packets. t his has assumed 
importance in our day-to-day lives as our dependence on such food packets is growing. t here is also a need to 
tap the popularity of various food grains and coarse grains like millets which are gaining increasing importance 
due to their nutritional benefits and adaptability to various climatic conditions.
Amidst a global shift towards health and wellness, traditional ingredients like coconut have garnered 
renewed attention. the coconut Development Board through its initiatives, emphasise technological 
advancements and value addition, promoting entrepreneurship and elevating product quality across the 
coconut value chain. virgin coconut oil ( vco ), valued for its purity and therapeutic benefits, symbolises 
coconut's evolution from a traditional staple to a sought-after global health commodity.
t his edition of Yojana delves comprehensively into india's food processing sector, highlighting its key 
role in the nation's economic landscape. With a steadfast focus on innovation, sustainability and market 
integration, the articles in this issue, offer a nuanced perspective on how the food processing industry can 
propel india towards heightened economic growth and enhanced global competitiveness.                                 ?
7 July 2024
hanks to the green r evolution, over 
the last five decades (1970s to 2020s), 
india has moved from a position of 
scarcity to surplus in terms of food 
production. Agricultural production in india has 
consistently recorded higher output, ranking first 
in pulses and milk, second in vegetables, fruits, 
wheat, and rice, and third in cereals, eggs in world 
In order to become a developed nation in the next 25 years, the vision of India 
in the Amrit Kaal era would require a critical transformation in its primary 
sector , agriculture. The development paradigm within agriculture needs to 
transform from agriculture to agribusiness, with the employment dependency 
on agriculture being suitably addressed by skill development and absorption in 
the emerging agribusiness sphere. The food processing sub-sector will be centric 
to this agricultural transformation pathway. NABARD has been at the forefront 
as an important stakeholder in the food processing sector , playing a vital role in 
infrastructure creation for the food processing industry.  
agriculture. With increasing production and supply 
of raw materials, india’s food processing sector in 
recent years has been known for its high growth, 
thus increasing its contribution to world food 
demand every year. currently, india is processing 
less than 10% of its agricultural output, thus 
presenting immense opportunities for increasing 
processing levels and leading to immense 
T
shaji K v the author is the Chairman of NABArd (National Bank for Agriculture and rural development). email: chairmansectt@nabard.org
Impact of Food Processing on 
Employment Generation and  
Skill Development
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Food Processing
July 2024 a development monthly
July 2024
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 56
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 24
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Chief editor 
Kulshrestha Kamal
editor 
shuchita chaturvedi
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	 week s	 t o	
s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 your	 queries/
grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	 journals	 only	
aft er	this	period.
impact of food processing on 
employment generation and 
sKill development 
Shaji K V
india’s food regulatory 
landscape: transitioning 
towards a robust and 
contemporary system 
Dr Amit Sharma 
Dr Heena Yadav
processed foods 
rising demand for healthier 
food options 
Ritesh Chauhan
export potential and global 
competitiveness of indian 
processed foods 
Dr Ajay Sahai
7
13
21
26
32
37
43
47
53
the coconut craze  
it is real and here to stay 
Deepthi Nair S
production linKed incentive 
scheme for food processing 
industry innovations and  
collaborations taKe  
centre stage at sufalam smart food processing  
in india: innovation and  
future prospects 
Suman Sahu
our booKs 
towards food for all  
ideas for a new pds YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 07
5 July 2024
Food Processing: Harvesting Opportunities
Editorial
YOJANA
i
ndia, with its rich agricultural tradition and diverse climate, holds 
immense potential in the food processing sector. this industry is 
not only a cornerstone for the country's economic growth but also 
pivotal for ensuring food security, reducing wastage, enhancing farmers' 
incomes and providing employment opportunities. in order to achieve 
a developed nation status in the next 25 years, this sector would be 
crucial in transforming india's primary agriculture sector with enhanced 
productivity and profitability while ensuring sustainability and resilience.
o ur country is the world's largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute, 
and the second largest producer of essential crops such as rice, wheat, 
sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruits, and cotton. Food processing 
involves transforming raw agricultural products into consumable food 
items, adding value and extending shelf life. r ecognising the sector's 
potential, the government has launched several initiatives to boost food 
processing industries. t he foremost and important scheme- Pradhan Mantri 
Kisan s ampada Yojana (PMKsY) aims to create modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management 
from farm gate to retail outlet. it includes Mega Food Parks, c old chain, and Preservation i nfrastructure. Mega 
Food Parks provide a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, 
processors, and retailers. s ome other schemes include Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing 
enterprises (PMFMe), Production Linked incentive (PLi) scheme for Food Processing industry (PLisFPi) and one 
District one Product ( oDoP). t he government is continuously working on improving the ease of doing business 
by simplifying procedures and providing single-window clearance for projects. initiatives are also being taken 
to enhance the skill-set of workers in this sector. to promote entrepreneurship, a ‘startup Forum for Aspiring 
Leaders And Mentors-suFALAM’ was also held recently in which startups were urged to play a proactive role in 
collaborating with farmers and venturing into consumer friendly affordable and nutritious products.
through its initiatives, the national Agricultural cooperative Marketing Federation (nAFeD) has 
significantly contributed to stabilising agricultural incomes and enhancing market opportunities for 
smallholder farmers. the financial institution- national Bank for Agriculture and rural Development 
(nABArD) complements these efforts by extending critical financial assistance and developmental support. 
Leveraging credit facilities and infrastructural development initiatives, nABArD has played an important role 
in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and fostering rural livelihoods.
r ising health consciousness among consumers is driving demand for processed and packaged foods that 
are safe and nutritive. Food Processing also involves better health markers on the packets. t his has assumed 
importance in our day-to-day lives as our dependence on such food packets is growing. t here is also a need to 
tap the popularity of various food grains and coarse grains like millets which are gaining increasing importance 
due to their nutritional benefits and adaptability to various climatic conditions.
Amidst a global shift towards health and wellness, traditional ingredients like coconut have garnered 
renewed attention. the coconut Development Board through its initiatives, emphasise technological 
advancements and value addition, promoting entrepreneurship and elevating product quality across the 
coconut value chain. virgin coconut oil ( vco ), valued for its purity and therapeutic benefits, symbolises 
coconut's evolution from a traditional staple to a sought-after global health commodity.
t his edition of Yojana delves comprehensively into india's food processing sector, highlighting its key 
role in the nation's economic landscape. With a steadfast focus on innovation, sustainability and market 
integration, the articles in this issue, offer a nuanced perspective on how the food processing industry can 
propel india towards heightened economic growth and enhanced global competitiveness.                                 ?
7 July 2024
hanks to the green r evolution, over 
the last five decades (1970s to 2020s), 
india has moved from a position of 
scarcity to surplus in terms of food 
production. Agricultural production in india has 
consistently recorded higher output, ranking first 
in pulses and milk, second in vegetables, fruits, 
wheat, and rice, and third in cereals, eggs in world 
In order to become a developed nation in the next 25 years, the vision of India 
in the Amrit Kaal era would require a critical transformation in its primary 
sector , agriculture. The development paradigm within agriculture needs to 
transform from agriculture to agribusiness, with the employment dependency 
on agriculture being suitably addressed by skill development and absorption in 
the emerging agribusiness sphere. The food processing sub-sector will be centric 
to this agricultural transformation pathway. NABARD has been at the forefront 
as an important stakeholder in the food processing sector , playing a vital role in 
infrastructure creation for the food processing industry.  
agriculture. With increasing production and supply 
of raw materials, india’s food processing sector in 
recent years has been known for its high growth, 
thus increasing its contribution to world food 
demand every year. currently, india is processing 
less than 10% of its agricultural output, thus 
presenting immense opportunities for increasing 
processing levels and leading to immense 
T
shaji K v the author is the Chairman of NABArd (National Bank for Agriculture and rural development). email: chairmansectt@nabard.org
Impact of Food Processing on 
Employment Generation and  
Skill Development
8 July 2024
investment potential in this sector. With about 70% 
of households still dependent on agriculture for 
their livelihood in india, this sector provides huge 
employment generation potential as well. in this 
background, the food processing sector has been 
recognised as a ‘sunrise sector’ and a key priority 
industry under the ‘Make in india’ initiative, led 
by the Prime Minister, shri narendra Modi and is 
being promoted aggressively through fiscal and 
monetary incentives. 
s tatus and role of the Food p rocessing s ector in 
india
a.  Contribution to Gdp 
During the last 5 years ending 2020-21, the 
food processing sector had grown at an average 
annual growth rate of around 8.38%, as compared 
to around 4.87% in the agriculture and allied sectors 
(at 2011-12 prices). the food processing sector 
has also emerged as an important segment of the 
indian economy in terms of its contribution to gDP , 
employment, and investment (table 1). 
the food processing sector also constituted 
as much as 10.54% and 11.57% of the gross value 
Added (gvA) in the manufacturing and agriculture 
sectors, respectively, in 2020-21 (at 2011-12 prices) 
(table 2).
Although there has been increasing demand 
for processed food and ready-to-eat food in india, 
the share of the food processing industry in overall 
gvA has only been 1.88% (2020-21) as against the 
share of manufacturing at 17.86% and the share of 
gv A in agriculture at 16.26% (table 3). 
b.  employment Generation 
As per the latest Annual survey of i ndustries 
(Asi) for 2019-20, the total number of persons 
engaged in the registered food processing sector 
was 20.32 lakhs. Moreover, the unregistered 
food processing sector supported employment 
for 51.11 lakh workers as per the nsso  
73
rd
 r ound, 2015-16, and constituted 14.18% of 
employment in the unregistered manufacturing 
sector (t able 4). 
t able 1: Gva by Food p rocessing industries (Fpi) at Constant prices (2011-12)
(? lakh cr.)
sr. economic activity 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
1 gv A-All india 85.46 90.64 97.12 104.92 113.28 120.34 127.34 132.19 125.85
2 gv A Manufacturing 14.87 15.61 16.84 19.04 20.55 22.09 23.29 22.61 22.48
3 gv A-Agriculture, 
Forestry, Fishing
15.24 16.09 16.06 16.16 17.26 18.40 18.79 19.82 20.48
4 gv A-FPi 1.30 1.30 1.34 1.61 1.79 1.93 2.36 2.26 2.37
Source: Annual Report 2022-23, MoFPI, GoI
t able 2: s hare (%) of Fpi in Gva of m anufacturing and a gri & a llied s ector
sr. economic activity 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
1 gvA Manufacturing 8.74 8.33 7.96 8.46 8.71 8.74 10.13 10.00 10.54
2 gvA Agriculture,  
Forestry And Fishing
8.53 8.08 8.34 9.96 10.37 10.49 12.56 11.40 11.57
Source: Annual Report 2022-23, MoFPI, GoI
t able 3: s hare (%) of various s ectors in o verall Gva 
s r. economic activity 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
1 gv A-FPi 1.85 1.71 1.88
2 gv A-Manufacturing 18.29 17.10 17.86
3 gv A Agri and allied sectors 14.76 14.99 16.26
Source: Annual Report 2022-23, MoFPI, GoI