India ranks second in fruit production next to China and
contribute 10 % of total fruits production in the world (Ojha
2009). The total production of fruits has gone up from 32.98
to 53.53 million tonnes over a period of last 12 years
from the year 1992–93 to 2004–05 (Kantwa 2009). But
only 3 % of total fruits produced are used for processing
and rest 25 to 35 % of the production goes waste
because of inadequate handling, storage and processing
technology. Among the horticultural commodities, fruits
and vegetables owe its own role, contributing over
24 % of countries agricultural GDP (John 2008). The
recommended requirement of fruits per capita per day is
120 g, while in India, availability of fruits per capita
per day is 75 g (Rathore 2010).