date:Dec 21, 2015
of the fruits and vegetables are wasted annually due to poor storage facilities, amounting to a revenue loss of Rs 500 billion. Also, 80% of the vegetables rot due to high water content and lack of processing facilities, resulting in a revenue loss of Rs 125 billion.
The agriculture sector is vital for any nation and in India it is the principal source of livelihood for more than 58% of the population and I consider the food processing sector to be just an extension of the agriculture sector.