Decentralized Food Processing Technologies in Rural India: A Review of Technical Advancements and Socioeconomic Impacts
Chaman Kumar, Pragati Kumari, Ankit Kumar, Dhananjay Kumar & Deepali Bharti · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026
The Indian food processing sector, a vital sunrise industry with a CAGR of 9.97%, faces a critical challenge where over 90% of agricultural production originates in rural areas yet suffers from annual post-harvest losses of approximately ₹90,000 crore due to a lack of village-lev...
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10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i52034