Process of giving subsidy on food processing units will be simplified. Investors in this sector will face no difficulty. ukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana will be made more effective.
This was stated by Food Processing Minister Sushri Kusum Mahdele at Food Processing from Farm to Factory Fork Skill Development Session during Global Investors Summit at Indore on Wednesday. Mahdele said that Madhya Pradesh was economically fast growing State. For achievements in Agriculture sector, the State has received Central Government’s Krishi Karman Award continuously for last 2 years.
She said that as per wish of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Food Processing and Industries departments have chalked out investment-friendly policies. Not only raw material for food processing is available abundantly in the state, but land, adequate power, water and human resources are also available due to which Madhya Pradesh is an ideal state for investment in food processing sector.
Madhya Pradesh is also pioneer in production of food grains, pulses, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables. A number of opportunities are available for investment to make agriculture a profitable occupation. Mahdele informed about scheme for good subsidy on various projects and schemes in the state.
Mahdele said that investors should create employment opportunities to local people. The government will extend maximum assistance for reducing investors’ risk. Commissioner Horticulture Anurag Shrivastava informed about works being undertaken in the sector.