Rahul said a cargo terminal can be set up at Fursatganj air strip in Rae Bareli, from where the processed food items can be send to other parts of the country.
The Congress MP said he fought for re-operating the Hindustan Paper Mill at Amethi and once inaugurated soon, it will provide employment to some 10,000 people.
Citing Bengalore's example, Rahul said the way it became a hub of science-based industry after setting up of HAL unit some 60-70 years ago, he hopes a similar future for Amethi with this food park coming up.
The function was also addressed by Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing, Charan Das Mahant and industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla.
Rahul Gandhi: Indian farmers are suffering indeed
Amethi: Noting that farmers are suffering due to problems in the food supply chain, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today said there is need for ensuring better compensation for the farmers against their produce. Rahul,
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