With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”? 1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry. 2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage. 3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The Mega Food Park Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to create a modern infrastructure for the food processing sector.

Statement 1 is correct because the primary goal is to provide a cluster based mechanism with strong infrastructure facilities, including collection centers, primary processing centers, and central processing centers.

Statement 2 is correct because the scheme aims to create a direct link from the farm to the market, which significantly increases the processing level of perishable goods like fruits and vegetables, thereby reducing post harvest wastage.

Statement 3 is incorrect because, while the scheme provides infrastructure and common facilities, its core purpose is not specifically defined as providing emerging or eco friendly technologies to entrepreneurs. The focus is on logistical and processing infrastructure rather than being a technology provider or promoting a specific environmental mandate.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are accurate objectives of the scheme.