Budget has clearly recognized Food Processing as the major tool for Rural upliftment & to enhance Farmers income. Besides double allocation, huge increase in Rural Infra & overall support to the farm sector through new initiatives will further add to the growth of food processing industry. Thrust on Agro & processed food exports will be further icing on the cake. Easier availability of Mudra loans to young & new entrepreneurs will help to build food service chain linking farms to process industry to the consumer directly,” said Man Mohan Malik, Founder & CMD Himalaya Foods International.