{"id":251,"date":"2021-06-23T10:20:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T10:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enrichservices.in\/l\/?p=251"},"modified":"2022-04-19T03:25:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T03:25:53","slug":"agro-processing-clusters-scheme-a-boon-for-the-food-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enrichservices.in\/l\/blog\/agro-processing-clusters-scheme-a-boon-for-the-food-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme: A boon for the Food Sector!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme: A boon for the Food Sector!!<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

The Food Sector in India has always been one of the most critical sectors for the country. Feeding 1.3 billion people daily is not an easy job for any government. To make this uphill task possible, a scheme has been introduced named “Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme<\/a><\/strong><\/span>“. Let’s have a look at what the scheme is and how it will help the government. <\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction of the Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme :<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The scheme aims at the creation of a robust ecosystem to promote food processing and will encourage entrepreneurs to set up food processing units. The Agro-Processing clusters will create an enabling environment for setting up cold chain facilities to store, transport and sell agricultural produce. <\/span><\/p>\n

Through the Agro Processing cluster development programme, the Department of Food Processing cluster proposes to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities to prospective entrepreneurs in a systematic and planned manner in the country. This will take food processing to a profitable level and create wealth and jobs for the nation. The scheme’s planning was done by some of the best agro Processing cluster scheme consultants in Hyderabad<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, who gave some of the best ideas. <\/span><\/p>\n

Basic Points of the Scheme :<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Project Execution Agency (PEA) supports the private sector by providing lasting and practical solutions to problems and will provide Agro Processing Cluster Project Report. In it, the following points will be noted:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The Agro-Processing Clusters Scheme is sponsored by MoFPI (Ministry of Food Processing Industries).<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The date from which the scheme will be effective is December 4, 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. For the SC category, the last date to apply will be 28.02.2021 by 5 pm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Components of<\/strong> the Scheme :<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    There are two primary components of the Agro Processing Cluster. These are :<\/span><\/p>\n