Which option best describes how SAMPADA reduces post-harvest losses?

• A. By increasing crop variety and yields
• B. By reducing the number of processing facilities
• C. By building processing capacity, cold chains, and storage
• D. By shifting to export-only crops

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is that post-harvest losses are cut by building the infrastructure that preserves and adds value to farm produce after harvest. SAMPADA targets the bottleneck in the supply chain by creating processing capacity, cold chains, and storage facilities. With modern processing plants, perishable crops can be quickly transformed or packaged, reducing spoilage. Cold chains, including refrigerated transport and storage, keep produce fresh during handling and transit, while storage facilities extend shelf life and prevent losses when market conditions delay sale. This integrated approach directly tackles spoilage and waste across the post-harvest journey, rather than merely increasing yields or shifting crops.