TN has a competitive advantage over other States, contributes 7% of India’s food processing output : Mr R Sakkarapani
TN has a competitive advantage over other States, contributes 7% of India’s food processing output : Mr R Sakkarapani
Chennai, 5th August 2022: ‘’Tamil Nadu is one of the leading exporters in the marine, rice, dairy and cereal segm ents and has a competitive advantage over other states due to its abundant agro resources. A leading player in the agro-processing sector with over 24,000 food processing firms registered under the SME category and 1100 firms under the Medium and Large units, the State contributes 7 percent of India’s food processing output, prod uces about 120 lakh MT of food grains, 140 lakh MT of fruits and vegetables and 12 percent of fruit produce,’’ sa id, Mr R Sakkarapani, Hon’ble Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Protection and Price Control, Gov ernment of...