A Comprehensive Review on the Advancement of Sustainability in the Agro-Processing Industries

Title

A Comprehensive Review on the Advancement of Sustainability in the Agro-Processing Industries

Author

1. Devangi Soliya, Postdoctoral Researcher, CHITKARA UNIVERSITY, Chandigarh, India
2. Pratik Suthar, Professor, CHITKARA UNIVERSITY, Chandigarh, India

Abstract

Sustainable development should be prioritized in the modernization of industry, particularly in India's agricultural-based sectors. By looking at several different facets of this subject, this review summarizes the research contributions that have been made and highlights themes that may be further investigated in the field of sustainability in the agro-processing industries. The statement mentioned above emphasizes the need to do extensive study to formulate effective strategies for sustainable development over an extended period. 

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Conclusion

In summary, the findings of this research have offered a complete overview of the sustainability concerns present within the agricultural sector. The literature that was reviewed reveals that there is a significant deficiency in the number of thorough studies that concentrate on this industry. This is especially true in sectors such as rice milling and puffed rice processing, where issues about sustainability have gotten limited attention. 

There seem to be tremendous prospects for in-depth studies into sustainability challenges that are particular to these businesses, notwithstanding the minimal research currently accessible. There does not seem to be enough detailed analysis of agro-based industrial clusters from the sustainability perspective, indicating an obvious need for more academic investigation. 

In the future, research in this area has to take into account several important points: 

The implementation of sustainable development practices within industrial clusters may be accomplished via the use of a wide range of technologies and approaches as accessible. 

Many industrial clusters lack an understanding of the potential advantages of adopting sustainable practices, which causes them to be hesitant. 

The vast majority of the existing body of literature comprises case studies or demonstration projects, and it does not include any thorough or systematic analysis. 

Not only can sustainable development programs reduce environmental pollution, but they also provide significant advantages to the sectors that implement them. 

In the years to come, the trajectory of sustainable growth for agro-based sectors may be considerably improved by making efforts to integrate these findings into future research to incorporate them. Within the agro-processing industry, researchers can contribute to the development of more resilient and ecologically responsible industrial practices by addressing these gaps and using technologies that are already accessible. 

Author Contrubution

The author confirms sole responsibility for the following: study conception and design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, and manuscript preparation.

Funding

The authors did not receive any specific grants from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or non-profit sectors for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Conflict of Interest

All authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.

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Acknowledgements

I thank the following individuals for their expertise and assistance in all aspects of our study and for their help in writing the manuscript. I am also grateful for the insightful comments given by anonymous peer reviewers. Everyone's generosity and expertise have improved this study in myriad ways and saved me from many errors.