In UP, 30% food produce rots due to lack of storage facilities

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Submitted by shompa on Thu, 2010-07-22 17:07

LUCKNOW: On one hand, there is crippling price rise, on the other, criminal wastage of foodgrains and other agricultural produce continues in Uttar Pradesh. Despite being an agrarian economy, the state government has done precious little to put its warehouse and cold storage mechanism in order.

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Food Crops
Vegetables
Food Storage
Economy
Farmers
Uttar Pradesh
Times of India (Lucknow)
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Food Policy
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Times of India (Lucknow)
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/In-UP-30-food-produce-rots-due-to-lack-of-storage-facilities-/articleshow/6198427.cms
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Publication Date: 
22/07/2010