Chhattisgarh to Establish First Government-Led Cold Chain and Irradiation Facility in Dantewada
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Chhattisgarh's first government-led integrated cold chain and irradiation facility |
| Location | Patarras village, Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh |
| Key Features | - Cold storage, gamma irradiation, processing, and logistics - Aims to reduce post-harvest losses and improve marketability of forest/horticultural produce - First government-led facility under PMKSY |
| Funding & Implementation | - Funded by Ministry of Food Processing Industries & District Mineral Foundation (DMF) - Technology partnership with Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology |
| Expected Benefits | - Reduction in wastage (currently 10-20% for MFPs like tamarind, mahua, wild mango) - Increased income for tribal farmers & forest produce collectors - Employment generation in supply chain - Better market linkages (Raipur, Visakhapatnam, etc.) |
| Strategic Importance | - Supports Bastar's development - Aims to counter left-wing extremism through sustainable livelihoods |
| PMKSY Overview | - Central scheme under Ministry of Food Processing Industries - Renamed from SAMPADA (2017) - Components: Mega Food Parks, Cold Chains, Agro-Processing Clusters - Goals: Reduce agri-waste, boost food processing, enhance farmer incomes |