PAU To Impart Training In Value Addition To Agri-Products

Ludhiana, December 3, 2015: A five-day training course on “Value Addition to Agricultural Products and Agricultural Bi-Products through Utility and Decorative Articles” will be organized at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) from December 7-11. The home scientists and demonstrators from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) will participate in the course, to be coordinated by the Directorate of Extension Education.

Dr R.S. Sidhu, Director of Extension Education, said the home science experts will give demonstrations on value addition to herbs through the preparation of herbal oil. Besides, they will give practical training in the preparation of wall plates using weeds, decorative articles using dried flowers and foliage, utility articles using pressed flowers, bi-products from cellulosic hosiery waste, and in the preparation of eco-holi colours, he added. The experts will also give hands-on-training in the preparation of jute block print, patch work and tie-dye, he added. Dr Sidhu further said the trainees will be informed about income generation through the management of family resources and value addition to agro-wastes. In addition, experts will focus on value addition to dried vegetables, seeds and agro-waste through the preparation of decorative and utility articles; and value added products from underutilised jute and hemp, he said.