Assistance under various plan schemes such as Mega Food Parks.[7] Widening the R&D base in food processing by involvement of various R&D institutes and support to various R&D activities relating to development of product, process and packaging with special emphasis on traditional technologies. Human resource development both for entrepreneurs as well as workers engaged in the food processing industry by up gradation of their skills. Assistance for setting up analytical and testing laboratories, active participation in the laying down of food standards as well as their harmonization with international standards.