Tuesday, November 30, 2010

NHB MD visits to explore possibilities of collaboration at CIPHET

Ludhiana, November 29:



A delegation led by Managing Director of National Horticulture Board (NHB) Bijay Kumar visited Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, to explore possibilities of collaboration and get first hand information regarding research activities initiated by the CIPHET.



On the occasion, Director CIPHET Dr R.T Patil and Managing Director Bijay Kumar carried out detailed discussions on common areas of interest and steps to improve lives of farmers through post harvest management, handling, better storage and value addition. Seeing good amount of work done in Post Harvest Management of horticultural produce, he specifically emphasized on the promotion and mass production of the equipments developed for this sector by the institute. Dr. R.K. Gupta, Head, HCP also explained the equipment developed for harvesting and value addition of underutilized fruits such as Jamun, Ber and Anola. .



It was discussed that NHB may fund for multiplications and adaptive trails by farmers as well as entrepreneurs for equipment developed by CIPHET, which included Pomegernate Aril Extractor, Fruits harvester and Ber destoner. "CIPHET may be involved in contract/consultancy research by NHB funding modification of railway containers for transportation and handling of fresh fruits and vegetables. Storage and handling facility development at international borders (Bhaga Border at Amritsar) for export of quality horticultural produce and selection of appropriate packaging and cushioning material for distance transportation of horticultural produce," Dr Patil, said, while revealing about various areas of collaboration came on forefront during discussions. Dr. S.N. Jha, Head, AS&EC also participated in the discussion.



NHB MD Bijay Kumar, also indicated on possibility of funding Entrepreneurship Development Programmes for farmers as well as young entrepreneur pertaining to PHM and value added product manufacturing from fruits and vegetables at CIPHET. Earlier, Dr. Patil welcomed the delegates and a video on CIPHET was also screened for delegates to give them idea about technology and equipments developed by the institute.


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