Coaching Program on Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables Held at Haddo

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 06 February 2025

The Department of Agriculture organized a one-day coaching program on ‘Value Addition of Fruits & Vegetables’ on the Departmental Fruit Preservation Unit, Haddo. The occasion centered on equipping individuals with abilities in processing and enhancing the market worth of native produce.

Participants had been launched to the advantages of worth addition and acquired hands-on coaching within the preparation of ginger candies and carambola squash. The session coated varied features, together with processing methods, high quality requirements, packaging, and advertising and marketing methods.

Addressing the gathering, Ms. Gulshan Bibi, In-charge of the Fruit Preservation Unit, highlighted the importance of worth addition for bettering farmers’ earnings. She confused the significance of acquiring FSSAI certification, which ensures product high quality and enhances marketability. Ms. Bibi inspired individuals to register their merchandise with FSSAI for higher recognition and market entry.

The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from 21 members of 4 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) — Savera, Durga, Sriguru, and Netaji. Under the steerage of consultants, the individuals efficiently ready ginger candies and carambola squash, gaining sensible insights into the worth addition course of.