<h1>Union Cabinet approves Rs 1,920 crore boost for food processing scheme under enhanced budget allocation</h1> The Union Cabinet approved an additional budget allocation of Rs 1,920 crore for a flagship agricultural scheme, increasing the total outlay to Rs 6,520 crore for the current fiscal year. This enhanced funding aims to support the food processing sector by establishing 50 multi-product food irradiation units and 100 food testing laboratories. The scheme, initially launched in 2017 and extended through the 2025-26 fiscal year with Rs 4,600 crore, received this augmentation following a decision by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. The increased allocation is intended to facilitate the implementation of government initiatives to boost food processing infrastructure and quality control measures.