Problems and prospects of fruit processing industry: a study with reference to Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
Babu G. S., Mamilla Rajasekhar
Author Affiliation: Department of Commerce, S. V. University, Tirupati, India.
International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management 5 : 5-9
Abstract : The food processing sector is of the great importance to India's development, for it establishes a vital linkage and synergy between the two pillars of the economy-Industry and Agriculture. The enormous growth potential of this sector can be understood from the fact that food production in the country is expected to double in the next 10 years, and the consumption of value-added food products will also correspondingly grow. The growth of this industry will bring immense benefits to the economy, raising agricultural yields, enhancing productivity, creating employment and raising life-standards of a large number of people across the country, especially those in rural areas. This paper attempts to study about problems encountered by the Fruit Processing Units and to assess their future prospects in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh.