GUWAHATI, June 22:In a significant push for food processing innovation and rural entrepreneurship in the Northeast, the College of Community Science, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Tura, has transferred three value-added food processing technologies to PRIME Meghalaya, paving the way for new business opportunities based on locally grown fruits and farm produce.
The technology transfer took place during the 15th Research Council, 11th Extension Education Council and 33rd Academic Council Meeting of Central Agricultural University held in Aizawl, Mizoram, in the presence of Mizoram Governor V. K. Singh, who attended the event as chief guest.
The technologies handed over to PRIME Meghalaya include Strawberry Jam Processing Technology, Litchi Jam Processing Technology, and Mango King Chilli Sauce Processing Technology.
The technologies were formally received by Harshit T.R. on behalf of PRIME Meghalaya.
Officials said the transfer is expected to strengthen Meghalaya’s food processing ecosystem by encouraging value addition of locally available fruits, supporting startups and entrepreneurs, and creating new livelihood opportunities in the agri-food sector.
Developed through years of research and product standardization, the technologies are designed to convert locally available agricultural produce into market-ready products with commercial potential. The initiative is also aimed at reducing post-harvest losses while enhancing income opportunities for farmers and food entrepreneurs.
The College of Community Science is also in the process of transferring its ramie processing technology to the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority for wider adoption and commercialization.
Beyond the technologies already transferred, the institution has developed a portfolio of products ready for industrial adoption, including value-added processing technologies based on jackfruit, pineapple, pumpkin, amla and other indigenous horticultural crops.
Researchers have also developed innovative Comilla cotton-based meditech products and a pineapple-banana blended handloom fabric technology, showcasing the college’s multidisciplinary approach to rural development.
University officials said the latest technology transfer reflects a growing focus on converting laboratory research into commercially viable products that can drive entrepreneurship, employment generation and economic growth across the Northeast.
With partnerships expanding between research institutions, government agencies and enterprise-support organizations such as PRIME Meghalaya, the region’s innovation ecosystem is increasingly being positioned to transform local resources into high-value products and sustainable businesses.
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