The PM Modi government at the center made a big announcement for farmers on Wednesday. With this announcement, opportunities for new jobs will be available.
Giving information about this decision, Union Food Minister Piyush Goyal said that this decision is a proper dedication for our farmers.
At the same time, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that this will increase the foreign investment and in addition to providing a reasonable price to the farmers. A large number of employment opportunities will also be created.
There will be many other benefits as well. The central government has approved the PLI scheme in the food processing sector.
A decision in this regard was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi. There is a provision of 10 thousand 900 crores in this scheme.
Its objective is to bring the country to the leading position in the food manufacturing sector globally and promote the brands of Indian food products in the international market.
To support units related to food manufacturing with minimum fixed sales and minimum fixed investment for increasing processing capacity.
Creating and branding a better market for Indian products internationally.
To increase employment opportunities outside the agricultural sector
If a farmer cultivates mangoes, then he can apply processing units for the by-products made from mangoes under this scheme. The government will work for promoting and promoting the enterprise of the farmer as well.
This will create employment opportunities and at the same time the farmer will be able to increase his earnings from it.
Thus, Leading Indian units connected with food sector to the global market.
However, Promote selected Indian food products globally and make them widely accepted internationally.
To ensure suitable remunerative prices for agricultural produce and high income for farmers.
The scheme has been implemente for a period of six years from 2021-22 to 2026-27.
To promote the manufacturing of food products including ready-to-cook/ready-to-eat food, processed fruits, vegetables, marine products, and Mozzarella cheeses.
To encourage companies to market Indian brands abroad. There is also a facility to grant companies for this work.