FP - industries that use agriculture inputs for manufacturing of edible products, which can be direct manufacturing of food or value addition on existing food. Upstream stage of the production process involves searching for and extracting raw materials. Downstream stage in the production process involves processing the materials collected during the upstream stage into a finished product. SCM - movement and storage of raw materials, inventory and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

FP - industries that use agriculture inputs for manufacturing of edible products, which can be direct manufacturing of food or value addition on existing food. Upstream stage of the production process involves searching for and extracting raw materials. Downstream stage in the production process involves processing the materials collected during the upstream stage into a finished product. SCM - movement and storage of raw materials, inventory and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing? (Answer in 150 words)10

Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.

Examine the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables, and food items. How do they eliminate number of intermediaries? (2018)

What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers? (2017)

What are the impediment in marketing and supply chain management in developing the food processing industry in India? Can ecommerce help in overcoming this bottleneck? 12.5