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75,000 food processing units to come up

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November 18, 2025

In a major push to link its vast farm economy directly with domestic and global markets, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to establish 75,000 new food processing units across the state.

- VIRENDRA SINGH RAWAT

The expansion is aimed at promoting modern processing of fruits, vegetables, and high-value cash crops so that farmers can tap into lucrative global markets and export oriented industries. UP currently hosts about 65,000 food processing units spread across its 75 districts.

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