Distribution of Jack & Kokum Processing machinery, Fertilizers and Goa Bio 1 under Tribal Sub Plan Programme
Distribution of Jack & Kokum Processing machinery, Fertilizers and Goa Bio 1 under Tribal Sub Plan Programme
Distribution of inputs to tribal farmers in a function graced by, Shri. Govind Gawade, Minister for Tribal Welfare was conducted on 19th June, 2018, The members of Shree Suvarna Self Help Group (SHG), Pisgal, Priol and Shree Satyanarayana SHG, Arle, Keri, were given process machinery for Jack & Kokum as given below:
|
S.No. |
Name Of Item |
Number |
Cost (Rs) |
|
1. |
Kokum Cutting machine |
1 |
38,000 |
|
2. |
Hand Operated Jack fruit cutter |
1 |
13,500 |
|
3 |
Jackfruit Cutter machine (for Chips) |
1 |
6,500 |
|
4. |
Electric Dryer |
1 |
40,000 |
|
5. |
Drying trays |
5 |
|
|
6. |
Sealing machine |
1 |
3,500 |
|
7. |
Mixer |
1 |
5,900 |
|
8. |
Aluminium Top(No .18) |
|
2,344 |
|
9. |
Aluminium Kadai(No.22) |
|
|
|
10. |
S.S.Zara (Big) |
|
|
|
11. |
Aluminium Top Cover |
|
|
|
12. |
S.S.Knife (Big) Crystal |
|
|
|
13. |
Plastic Bag Sheet |
15 – 20 sq.m |
500 |
|
14. |
Refractometer |
1 |
5,000 |
|
15. |
Cello Plastic Drum(100 l) |
1 |
5,900 |
|
16. |
Electronic Balance
|
1 |
9,500 |
|
Total |
1,30,644 (Rupees One lakh Thirty Thousand Six Hundred and Forty Four)
|
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The two group members had been given a hands-on training programme on 6 June, 2018, in which, they were trained to operate jackfruit cutting machine, jackfruit chips cutter, electric cabinet dryer, etc. Value added products like jackfruit chips, jackfruit pickle, jackfruit papad were also method demonstrated. Some of these machineries like kokum cutting machine, hand operated jackfruit cutter, jackfruit cutter machine for chips, electric dryer, drying trays 5 no. and sealing machine were also distributed to them on the same day, so that they could start making use of them during the current season itself.
The other machinery like wet grinder, utensils and cutlery, plastic sheets for drying, refractometer and plastic drum (100 l) and electronic balances were distributed by Sh. Govind Gawade to the two groups.
Also inputs viz. fertilizers and Goa Bio 1, for site specific nutrient management under project entitled “Site Specific Nutrient Management in Different Crops for Improved Crop Productivity and Income of Tribal Farmers of Goa“ was distributed to tribal farmers of Dhulape, Priol, Pisgal, Welling, Canacona etc. on the occasion.
Dr. E.B.Chakurkar, Director (A), during his welcome speech, stressed upon the importance of value addition as an enterprise and use of site specific nutrient management for good soil health. Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan, Scientist (Soil Science) highlighted the salient points of his project and explained the importance of site specific nutrient management and the benefits of use of Goa Bio 1 in soil health management.
Sh. Govind Gawade, Minister for Tribal Welfare during his address appreciated the technical expertise given by ICAR for betterment of Tribal Farmers income generation and he encouraged the farmers to use this for their development. Dr. Mathala Juliet Gupta, TSP Co-ordinator proposed the vote of thanks. The programme ended with National anthem, followed by a photo session.