Food Processing
- The state government is providing incentives to food processing and Agri-based industries across the state to enhance the incomes of the farmers. The Food Processing sector is considered as one of the “thrust sectors” for the government.
- State has set up multiple food parks and mega food parks to give an impetus to the food processing sector’s growth in Chhattisgarh.
Established food parks in many development block.
Food products processing industries to be established in the State will get maximum incentives.
Important Insights
The state prioritizes development of cold chain, primary processing centers & preservation infrastructure in both horticulture and non-horticulture in rural areas.
The state strongly advocates technology upgradation and modernization of food processing.
State Government is encouraging commercialization of State produced food products.
Minor Forest Produce
Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Co-Operative Federation Ltd. consists of over 1.35 million co-operative members.
Over 52 species of minor forest produce (MFP) are grown in the state, such as Mahua, Cashew, Amla, Tamarind, Chironji Dana, Forest Honey, Neem, etc
With Minimum Support Price (MSP) and increase in crop species, the co-operative society received an additional income.
The state market these MFP products by the brand of Chhattisgarh Herbals in their flagship Sanjeevani stores.
Vananchal Industries Package is a special Investment package for investment in forest areas related to minor forest produce, herbal and food processing.
Incentives on Fixed capital investments up to 50% for 5 years shall be given under this package or Net SGST (State Goods and Service Taxes) incentives can also be opted.
Chhattisgarh State Land Allotment and Management Act 2015 and prevailing central valuation board guideline rate will be subsidized
up to 50% for the blocks
Out of the total MFP produce collection from India, 88.36% contribution has been from Chhattisgarh.