Scope of food-processing in Kandi region of Punjab state

Abstract

Punjab is known as the ‘Bread Basket of India’. But within the Punjab state there are areas which are more food insecure than the rest. The Kandi belt is one of them that include districts like Mohali, Roopnagar, Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur & Gurdaspur. In the present scenario, food processing and value addition have great potential for reducing wastage, accelerating agricultural growth and improving economy of the farmers. Food processing seems to have promising future, provided farmers participation and adequate government support is there. The small scale food processing sector is a major source of employment and adds value to crops by processing