Food Processing is considered a 'Sunrise Sector' due to its high growth potential and contribution to value addition in agriculture.
Which agriculture sector is known as 'Sun rise Sector' ?
Asked in Management Officer (Rajya Sampati Vibhag) Exam 2023 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Food Processing Industry)
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