Training programme on “Entrepreneurship development through Value addition in floral products”
Training programme on “Entrepreneurship development through Value addition in floral products”
Keeping in view the potential of dry flower production and its utilization for entrepreneurship and income generating activity for unemployed youths and farm women, ICAR – Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute organized a Training programme on “Entrepreneurship development through Value addition in floral products” for farm women, housewives and unemployed youth on 27th Febraury 2016.
The training programme was organised under “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” programme, in collaboration with Surla Farming Co-operative Society at Temple Hall, Devulwada, Surla, Goa. Dr. Mrs. Safeena S. A, Scientist (Floriculture and Landscaping), Horticulture Science section, ICAR - CCARI, Goa was the resource person. The deliberations included a power point presentation on “Value addition in floral products” followed by method demonstration. Dr. Mrs. Safeena S.A trained the participants on Dry flower technology and flower arrangement techniques. In practical session, participants were taught the techniques of dry flower making, potpourri making, use of pressed flowers and foliages in designing of book marks, greeting cards, photo frames, flower arrangements etc. Dr. V. Arunachalam, Coordinator “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” programme (Surla), Dr. A. R. Desai, Sectional-in-Charge, Horticulture Science Section and Dr. N. P. Singh, Director, ICAR-CCARI provided necessary support for this programme