India: Status of Agro-industries and Scope for Promoting Bioeconomy
摘要
This chapter advances the case of secondary agriculture from the preceding two chapters by highlighting the rich diversity and high magnitude of the agri-produce available in the country inclusive of both primary and co-produce. It substantiates with data and information the scope that the bioresources of the country provide to be processed to generate multiple bioproducts including food and non-food products, besides high-end bio-products like bio-materials, bio-enzymes, bio-fuels, etc. by applying appropriate technology. The physiological structure of the various primary and co-produce is also analysed for rational appreciation. It may be appreciated that the extent of food processing in the country, though better than that of non-food processing, is still at subpar level, and by strengthening the level of both food and non-food processing, the value of agriculture can be upgraded in multiple ways including returns to the farmers on investments, creation of jobs, and generation of productive jobs.