The Odisha Food Processing Policy, 2016 aims to increase the flow of investments in the sector across the value chain from farm to market, increase self life and reduce wastage of farm produce. The Policy provides fiscal & non fiscal incentives, infrastructure development, skill development, cluster approach for development of the sector. The Policy also aims creation of infrastructure, such as Warehouses, Cold Storage,Primary Processing Centres etc. along with an enabling ecosystem.
MSME Department has been designated as the nodal agency for administration the Policy.
>Single window clearance system with a clear timelines for project approvals and guidance
>Online system for submission of application forms for various clearances and tracking of the application
>Development of Agri Export Zones (AEZ) for food processing industries
>Setting up of common facility centers in identified clusters
>Exclusive industrial clusters/parks for food processing industries at strategic locations
