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• The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing a Central Sector Scheme- “Operation Greens” (OG) under Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana since 2018-19. 
• It aims at enhancing the value realisation of farmers and minimizing post-harvest losses. 

Why in News?

• Under “Operation Greens”, 53 projects have been approved across the country for eligible crops in identified production clusters with grants in aid of ₹634.59 crores for total project cost of ₹2457.49 crores.  
• The scope of OG Scheme has been expanded from three crops namely Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) to 22 perishable crops namely Mango, Banana, Apple, Pineapple, Orange, Grapes, Aonla/Amla, Pomegranate, Guava, Litchi, Tomato, Onion, Potato, Green Peas, Carrot, Cauliflower, Beans, Gourd Family {Bottle Gourd (Loki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Ridge/Sponge Gourd (Torai) Pointed Gourd (Parval) and Ash Gourd (Petha)}, Okra, Garlic, Ginger and Shrimp.

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