The correct answer is: D) Cold Chain Development
A cold chain is a network of facilities and equipment that maintains the quality and safety of perishable products from the point of production to the point of consumption. It includes refrigerated transport, storage, and distribution.
Cold chain development is a government initiative that aims to improve the efficiency of the cold chain in India. It does this by providing financial assistance to cold chain projects, developing standards for cold chain infrastructure, and training personnel in cold chain management.
The other options are incorrect because they are not government initiatives that promote food storage and minimizing wastage.
- Mega Food Parks are government-supported facilities that provide infrastructure and services to food processing industries.
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers to improve their production and productivity.
- National Food Processing Mission is a government scheme that aims to promote the development of the food processing industry in India.