Development of Micro Food Processing Sector through Food Processing Entrepreneurship in Manipur
Angam Raleng
College of Food Technology, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur, India
Ngangkham Joykumar Singh
College of Food Technology, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36956/njas.v3i2.356
Copyright and Licensing
The authors shall retain the copyright of their work but allow the Publisher to publish, copy, distribute, and convey the work.
NASS Journal of Agricultural Sciences publishes accepted manuscripts under Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). Authors who submit their papers for publication by NASS Journal of Agricultural Sciences agree to have the CC BY-NC 4.0 license applied to their work, and that anyone is allowed to reuse the article or part of it free of charge for non-commercia. As long as you follow the license terms and original source is properly cited, anyone may copy, redistribute the material in any medium or format, remix, transform, and build upon the material.
Reproducing Published Material from other Publishers
It is absolutely essential that authors obtain permission to reproduce any published material (figures, tables or any extract of a text) which does not fall into the public domain, or for which they do not hold the copyright. Permission should be requested by the authors from the copyright holder. In order to avoid unnecessary delays in the publication process, you should start obtaining permissions as early as possible. If in any doubt about the copyright, apply for permission. The journal cannot publish material from other publications without permission.
In exceptional circumstances articles may be licensed differently. If you have specific condition (such as one linked to funding) that does not allow this license, please mention this to the editorial office of the journal at submission. Exceptions will be granted at the discretion of the publisher.
Abstract
Micro Food processing industry is gaining its momentum in the recent years in Northeast India and particularly in Manipur. This sector plays a vital role in connecting the bridge between the agricultural produce and the entrepreneurship development. The region bestows by the abundance of unique and rich horticultural produce gives thrust to developing the food processing sector in the region. Government schemes and projects also add to the development of the sector and to the food entrepreneur by providing financial, technical and business support. The state sharing its border with the Myanmar has a significant impact on the food processing industry particularly in terms of marketing and trading aspects. Food Entrepreneurs should enhance their work on diversifying the horizons of the value added products, increasing job opportunities, marketing and technical skills etc. which will ultimately help in developing the food processing industry in the state.
Keywords: Micro food processing sector; Food entrepreneurship; Food processing; Marketing; Manipur
References
[1] National Horticulture Board (NHB) (www.nhb.org.in)
[2] Singh Kh R, Basudha Ch, Ningombam A, Punitha P, Singh T B, Singh I M and Prakash N. 2017. Training manual on Entrpreneurship and skill development on market driven production and processing of high value crops of NEH Region. Publication No. RCM (TM)-200 pages. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal-795004
[3] Negi, S. (2013). Food Processing Entrepreneurship for Rural Development: Drivers and Challenges. In IIM, SUSCON III Third International Conference on Sustainability: Ecology, Ecomony & Ethics (pp.186-197). New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Education, ISBN-13978-1-25-905869-1.