First Mega Food Park opens in MP
Q. First mega food park has been opened at which district of MP?- Published on 15 Feb 16a. Khargone
b. Dewas
c. Chambal
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Khargone
To provide the impetus of the food processing sector in MP, first Mega Food Park within the state was set up at Village Panwa, Tehsil Kasarwad, District Khargone. A 2nd Mega Food Park has been sanctioned in the Dewas district of MP. Mega Food Park has been set up with the project cost of Rs.127.70 crore in an area of 53.78 acres. The park will have facilities of 3000 MT Cold Storage, 9000 MT Dry Warehouse, Instant Quick Freeze (IQF) 5 MT per hour, modern Quality Control lab and other processing facilities for fruits and vegetables. The Mega Food Park is expected to provide direct and indirect employment to about 6000 people and benefit about 25,000 to 30,000 farmers in its catchment area.
