Question

Q3) Consider the following statements about objectives of National mission on food processing

1.To spread the message of significance of food processing

2.To promote initiatives for skill development, training and entrepreneurship

3. To assist food processing industry to meet requisite standards in terms of food safety laws and market demand, both domestic and international.

4. To assist the state governments in addressing both institutional and infrastructural gaps along the Value Chains and thus create efficient Supply Chains for agricultural produces.

Identify the incorrect statement(s)

• A. a) All the above
• B. b) None of the above
• C. c) 1 only
• D. d) 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) None of the above

Ans 3: B
Explanation: The basic objective of NMFP is decentralization of implementation of Ministry’s schemes, which will lead to substantial participation of State Governments / UTs. To spread the message of significance of food processing for enhancing agricultural productivity and farmers’ income in the country. To assist the state governments in creating requisite synergy between their agricultural plans and development of food processing sector. To assist the state governments in addressing both institutional and infrastructural gaps along the Value Chains and thus create efficient Supply Chains for agricultural produces. To promote initiatives for skill development, training and entrepreneurship which would meet needs of both post-harvest management and food processing industry. To assist MSMEs in setting up/modernization of food processing units by providing need based support in terms of capital/technology/skill etc.) To assist food processing industry to meet requisite standards in terms of food safety laws and market demand, both domestic and international.