PMFME Sponsored Training Programmes for New and Existing Beneficiaries on Plantation and Spices Crops Processing

    Two concurrent training programmes, funded by Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises for New and Existing Beneficiaries on Plantation and Spices Crops, were organized between November 16 -23, 2021 ICAR-CCARI. The training was coordinated by Dr. Mathala Juliet Gupta, Senior Scientist (AS&PE). Thirteen New beneficiaries were trained on various aspects of Processing of Coconut into Minimally processed Coconut, VCO, Snowball Coconut, Chips, Vinegar processes, SOPs, Packaging, Storage, FSSAI guidelines, EDP, Supply chain, plant layout, machinery selection, Cleaning of processing machinery, Advances in packaging, different packaging materials, methods and machinery involved (Primary, Secondary and tertiary) in packaging of fruits and vegetables products, advances in storage of Plantation & Spices Crops, cleanliness etc. Eight existing beneficiaries were trained on Processing of Turmeric, Curry leaves, Cashew Apple, Nutmeg, White Pepper processes, SOPs, Packaging, Storage, FSSAI guidelines, EDP, Supply chain, plant layout, machinery selection, Cleaning of processing machinery, Advances in packaging, different packaging materials, methods and machinery involved (Primary, Secondary and tertiary) in packaging of fruits and vegetables products, advances in storage of Plantation & Spices Crops, cleanliness etc. The trainees underwent extensive hands-on training at Post-Harvest laboratory of ICAR-CCARI and VCO unit of KVK, North Goa. The Beneficiaries were examined by third party examiners “FICSI” on the final day. The trainers were  Dr. Ravindra Naik, Principal Scientist (AS&PE), ICAR-CIAE RC, Coimbatore, Dr. Manikantan M.R., Principal Scientist (AS&PE), ICAR-CPCRI, Dr. Solomon Rajkumar, Scientist (LPT), Dr. maneesha S.R. Scientist (Horticulture), Dr. Sripad Bhat, Scientist (Economics), Mrs. Sunetra Talulikar, SMS (Home Science), KVK North Goa, Er. Vinod Atkari Assoc. Prof. Ag. Engg. Don Bosco College of Agriculture, Sulcorna, Sh. Pravin Sabnis, Sh. Avin Naik, Sh. Ramchandra Salgaonkar, Er. Sudip Faldessai (DST), Sh. Tushar Sawant FiiRE, G.R. Shanbag (Chartered Accountant).