Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Vol. 8, Special Issue 1 (2019)
Scope of food-processing in <em>Kandi</em> region of Punjab state
Author(s):
Lakhwinder Kaur and Gaganpreet Kaur
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 <em>Kandi </em>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
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Lakhwinder Kaur and Gaganpreet Kaur. Scope of food-processing in <em>Kandi</em> region of Punjab state. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2019;8(1S):06-09.