Author: NPCS BoardPublisher: NIIR PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES
ISBN: 9381039127
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Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
(LIMITED EDITION- ONLY PHOTOSTAT COPY AVAILABLE) The agro industry is regarded as an extended arm of agriculture. The development of the agro industry can help stabilise and make agriculture more lucrative and create employment opportunities both at the production and marketing stages. The broad based development of the agro products industry will improve both the social and physical infrastructure of India. India is one of the largest producers of food, and is the second largest producer of rice, wheat, fruits, and vegetables in the world. Nearly 70% of the population depend on agriculture and agro-based industries. Since it would cause diversification and commercialization of agriculture, it will thus enhance the incomes of farmers and create food surpluses. The agro industry mainly comprises of the post harvest activities of processing and preserving agricultural products for intermediate or final consumption. It is a well recognized fact across the world, particularly in the context of industrial development that the importance of agro industries is relative to agriculture increases as economies develop. It should be emphasized that food is not just produce. Food also encompasses a wide variety of processed products. It is in this sense that the agro-industry is an important and vital part of the manufacturing sector in developing countries and the means for building industrial capacities. Some of the fundamentals of the book are Aloe Vera juice, gel and powder, Coconut oil, Banana Powder, Charcoal from rice husk, Disposal plates from banana leaves, Drumstick powder, Ginger products, Mango pickles etc. A complete hand book covering most profitable agro based industries and contains profile on each industry has been presented with great efforts & care.
