Lucknow, Nov. 18 -- In a major step toward transforming Uttar Pradesh into a leading hub of food processing, the state government has officially issued a notification to form a separate Directorate of Food Processing on Tuesday.
This new directorate has been carved out of the existing Horticulture Directorate to enhance efficiency and ensure focused development of the food processing sector. The notification, issued by Additional Chief Secretary of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department BL Meena, has been circulated to all concerned authorities. The government has stated that a detailed government order will soon follow.
The decision to establish the Directorate of Food Processing received formal approval during the Cabinet meeti...