Resubelpara, Aug 24: With the aim to impart knowledge on value addition of horti-agri products, the District Horticulture Office, Resubelpara, North Garo Hills held a seminar on value addition of fruits and spices for the entrepreneurs and farmers of the district at IBDC, Sambrak, North Garo Hills (NGH) on Friday.

Addressing the gathering as the chief guest during the programme, Dr Bontina G Momin, BDO Kharkutta C&RD, noted that the region has loads of fresh locally available agri- horti produces and value addition of such produces would accelerate growth and create income sustainability as the demand of value added products are high.

Most fruits and spices in their original nature have a short shelf life but value added products have extended shelf life thereby enabling their availability even during off season.

Dr Bontina Momin urged the gathering to support and encourage one another in promoting the business of value addition of fruits and spices.

Emphasising on value addition, ADH, DHO Salma Momin said selling of fresh produce straight from the farm does not always helps a farmer fetch a good price but value addition of fruits and spices not only enhances their quality but provide market value and better pricing.

The programme which was held under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), a centrally sponsored scheme focuses on empowering farmers and entrepreneurs for doubling of income through horticultural products by incorporating value addition, informed Salma Momin.

Farmers and entrepreneurs during the day long seminar were imparted skills on value addition of spices such as ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom and fruits like jackfruit, banana etc; transforming those items into pickle, candy, jelly-jam, juices and powder.

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