Abstract:
India produces many varieties of juicy fruits but on account of inadequate storage and
transportation facilities, substantial quantities are wasted. Further, fruits are perishable
having limited shelf life. Lack of proper processing facilities results in considerable losses and
invariably fruit growers are at the receiving end. Concerned government departments and
agencies are seized of this problem and consequent monetary losses. Good quality oranges are
grown in large quantities in the Nagpur district of Maharashtra and they are famous all over
the country. Reportedly, there are very few orange processing units in the region and new
units can certainly come up in Nagpur and the adjoining district of Amravati
