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How to reduce post-harvest losses in supply chain of fruits & vegetables?

Start Date :

Jan 01, 2015

Last Date :

Feb 02, 2015

04:15 AM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)

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India is the World’s second largest producer of Fruits & Vegetables. However, the processing of perishable products in our country is very low, in comparison to the ...

India is the World’s second largest producer of Fruits & Vegetables. However, the processing of perishable products in our country is very low, in comparison to the developed countries or developing countries like China, Brazil, Malaysia, Vietnam, etc. One of the main constraints in the growth of processing of fruits & vegetables in the country is non-availability of modern and suitable infrastructure with efficient supply Chain. Consequently, there is very high level of wastage of the fruits & vegetables in the country resulting in the farmer not getting adequate remuneration for his yield. A study conducted by Central Institute of Post Harvesting Engineering Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, an ICAR institute, reveals that wastage in various agricultural crops in the country range from 6-18% and the highest loss has been shown in fruits and vegetables.

Ministry of Food processing Industries invites views/ suggestions for reduction of these losses.

Last date for sending your suggestions is 1st February 2015.

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swarup choudhury 11 years 10 months ago

In the sarad pawar ministry we have learnt a havoc lesson-how the post harvest losses occured.but we have yet to learn lessons fm that.near every agricultural junctions new storing ware houses to be made which can store the perisable vegetables in cold stores for at least a retention of 1-2 months,to maintain the demand and supply. and the dues to the farmers should be judiciously paid.middle man should be discouraged. phase by phase it should be supplied to the market.this way we can maintain

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Abhay Kumar Gaurav 11 years 10 months ago

The most imp will be data collection. First we have to collect about the requirement of fruits and vegetable in a particular place and occasions. When we come to know demand then we can send the produce at that place directly by suitable transport so that we are not wasting our energy. And the product will be reached to the place where it is required. Second we need staggered planting and harvesting. Thank you

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Meet Jagani 11 years 10 months ago

Largest population is engaged in agriculture..India can be rich if indians are rich.. Indians can be rich if agriculture is rich... So make. Agriculture an organised sector... Make indian agri product competable in international market... Make farmers aware of export... Only medium is TRAIN FARMERS... The development done through this route will be development from base.. So increase the portfolio of agri exp... Form a commitee... Divide it in various area.. Give task.. Make a leader to verify..

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Gopal Shinde 11 years 10 months ago

Indian Ancient sites are proud of India.Undoubtedly,Indian Archaeology Department is protecting these sites in a very good way.But We have seen that many Indian visitors are having a food in the entrance of the caves at the World heritage 'Elephanta Caves'. and throwing the garbage in the surrounding area.So people should be more responsible to keep this area keep and calm.These art caves were carved for the positive energy.And foreign visitors ain't happy with current scenario.Should strict....

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SUSHIL KUMAR DUBEY 11 years 10 months ago

In particular storage of potato powder, onion powder, Green vegitables (after drying them in indirect sun are very effective for PAALAK , and SARSO Bhaji). Simple Ideas can be turned into wonders.

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SUSHIL KUMAR DUBEY 11 years 10 months ago

There are many techniques of fruit and vegetables preservation but not popular among people because of operational complications and lack of simplicity of process. Often the output is not of any worth to the person concerned. Now it should be attempted to preserve vegetables or fruits for later use of the public for their domestic needs. Women should be encouraged to learn simple techniques of drying and storing seasonal vegetables and country fruits using ordinary techniques and home equip.

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Jay Sudrik 11 years 10 months ago

In urban areas, real estate and construction sector is quite regulated. We just talk about rain water harvesting. However, while giving approvals to real estate projects, why don't we make it mandatory for builders and thereafter society to have provision for rain water harvesting in the upcoming projects? Water management, as a subject, should also be included in curriculum for secondary education. We are not using the education as a tool appropriately.

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dharampal gupta 11 years 10 months ago

The post harvest losses in supply chain of fruits and vegetables occur due to various reasons and the same can be reduced if those are identified and the various persons handling the same are made aware of that.The first loss appears at the collection point of the produce because of shortage of man power or untrained persons doing it,the shortage of storage at the collection point,shortage of proper packing material,transportation availabilityfor shifting the product to market,weather factor

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Arvind Jain 11 years 10 months ago

promote Farmers Cooperatives to manage cold storage, transportation and sales - better earnings to farmers, middle man avoided - prices will reduce. Help achieve exports.Special fast trains for food items transportation.

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subham gupta 11 years 10 months ago

Every state and every city me cold storage ko bdawa mile sath hi sath delivery van ya transport service me bhi cold storage ki suvida ho.

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