The Government has introduced central sector scheme namely 'Post Harvest Technology and Management' to reduce the post harvest losses and promote value addition of the produce through creation of adequate infrastructure in the production areas.
A reform-linked central sector scheme of Development/Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading and Standardization has been launched with the objective of developing marketing infrastructure in the country to cater to the post harvest requirement of production and marketable surplus of various farm produce.
An investment linked central sector scheme namely Construction/Renovation of Rural Godown has been launched with the objective of creation of scientific storage capacity with allied facilities in rural areas to meet out various requirements of farmers for storing farm produce, processed farm produce etc.
Food Corporation of India (FCI), which is engaged in procurement activities, has taken number of steps for proper storage, movement and safe upkeep of food grains to avoid storage and transit losses.
A large number of primary processing and value addition technology have been developed by ICAR and State Agricultural Universities, which are being promoted through entrepreneurs development programme and establishment of agro processing centers in different production catchments.
Minister of State for Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prof. K.V. Thomas has given this information in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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