Irradiation centre near Hyderabad airport will help fruit farmers cut down damage and transportation cost
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Why in news
The Telangana Agriculture Department proposed a vapor heat treatment and irradiation center near Hyderabad airport to reduce transportation costs and minimize damage for fruit farmers.
Background
The center aims to help fruit farmers in Telangana meet international standards for export. The Agriculture Department will also provide cold chain facilities and additional warehousing capacity to support horticultural exports.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe initiative is supported by the Telangana Agriculture Department.
- PlaceThe proposed center is located near Hyderabad's international airport.
- FactThe facility will provide vapor heat treatment and irradiation for horticultural products.
- FactThe project includes the provision of cold chain facilities and warehousing capacity.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how post-harvest infrastructure and technological interventions like irradiation can enhance the competitiveness of Indian horticultural exports in global markets.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics bottleneck: High transportation costs and physical damage during transit to export hubs
- Quality standardization: Meeting stringent international phytosanitary requirements through irradiation and heat treatment
- Infrastructure gap: Need for integrated cold chain and warehousing to reduce post-harvest losses
Keywords: Post-harvest management · Horticultural exports · Cold chain logistics · Phytosanitary standards · Value addition
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