Primary processing and value addition of cereals and spices

6th March to 8th March 2024,

ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana conducted a 3-day training program on 'Primary processing and value addition of cereals and spices' from March 6th to 8th, 2024, under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan scheme of the Indian Government. The Programme aimed to strengthen poor families and encourage involvement in processing and value-addition activities.

Dr. Ranjeet Singh, Head ToT, and In-charge Head A&ST, ICAR-CIPHET, highlighted that interested participants can utilize the processing facilities of ICAR-CIPHET to initiate entrepreneurial activities and attain experience for entering the processing field.

The skill development program offered practical training on food grain processing, including cereal milling, pasta making, bakery products, and extrusion and popped products from coarse cereals like pearl millet and sorghum, while experts provided lectures on government schemes and marketing strategies.

A training manual on the subject was also released and distributed to the participants for knowledge sharing during the event.

A total of 50 Scheduled caste women participants from villages Kattu and Sekha of Barnala District, Punjab, participated in the program.

(Source:  ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana)