Diglipur, Feb 16: The Zonal Agriculture Office, Department of Agriculture, A & N Administration in association with Industries Department organized a two day training program under ATMA on ‘Value Addition of Fruits & Vegetables’ on 14th & 15th February, 2025 at the premises of Zonal Industries Office, Diglipur.
During the training, Mrs. Arti Singh, Assistant Director (Agri), Diglipur briefed the participants about the importance of fruits & vegetables in the diet being protective foods rich in vitamins & minerals. She informed how value addition helps in reducing food losses, extending shelf life and enhancing nutritional value thereby increasing farm incomes and contributing to food security in addition to the diversification of products. Ms. Bibi Afreen Nisha, IPO, Industries Department stated that the food processing sector offers numerous opportunities for investment, entrepreneurship, and employment which the participants can avail from the Industries Department and practice value addition in large scale.
Further, hands-on training on value addition of Carambola, Ginger and Mango was given by Ms. Arshiya Rehman, Instructor under the guidance of Mr. Swapan Chandra Mallick, Pilot Plant Incharge, Industries Department Diglipur.
