The State government is planning to promote small and micro industries in the food processing sector to help farmers get better prices. The initiative will see the involvement of self-help groups and rural micro finance institutions.
Minister for Medium and Large Industries M.B. Patil said in Tikota in Vijayapura district on Thursday that the government is envisaging each village as a micro industries hub.
“We need to ensure that farmers are turned into entrepreneurs who not only produce foodgrains, vegetables and fruits, but also sell their processed products. To help them get easy access to loans, we will involve women SHG members who will act as financiers,” Mr. Patil said.
