Uttaranchal Food Processing Industry Policy
Agro Based and Food Processing Industry: Uttaranchal produces large varieties of cereals, fruits, vegetables and spices. Large quantities of such produce is wasted because of lack of storage and processing facilities. Also, the packaging industry leaves a lot to be desired. In order to develop and strengthen this sector, backward and forward linkages will be established in cooperation with the private sector and coordination with all concerned departments and agencies of the State and Central Government.
The State Government will assist in establishing small & medium size Agro Parks which will provide common infrastructure facilities for storage, processing and marketing, thus ensuring that surplus fruits and vegetables do not go waste as at present.
Establishment of fruits & vegetable based wineries will be encouraged.
Efforts will be made to develop an Agri Export Zone for agro based export.
Special efforts will be made to modernize the packaging industry in the State with the objective of producing durable, attractive and eco-friendly packaging material.
To avoid wastage of fruits and vegetables, action will be taken to develop post harvest management infrastructure and to create an integrated network for marketing of horticulture produce including cool chains.
State Government will assist in the development of high quality horticulture farms which will act as hubs for developing commercial horticulture with the latest technology and techniques.
