All India Coordinated Research Project
Project-1: Promoting Farm Women Knowledge Groups (FWKGs) for Enhanced Use of ICT in Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Project–2: Empowerment of Farm Women on Climate Change.
Project-3: : Scoping IFS Models From Gender Perspective With Focus on Enhancing Farm Income
Venture Capital Scheme
V60GI – Imparting skill training to the self help groups, entrepreneurs on processed food products, unit renting and publication
PI . : Dr. A.Kalaiselvan, Asst. Prof. (FSN)
Co. PI. : Dr. J.Pushpa, Prof & Head. (Agrl. Extn)
This scheme was started during July, 2010. The seed money received from TNAU was Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty five Thousand Only) and it was repaid.
Objectives of VCS
- Identification of potential SHGs
- To impart training on commercial food processing techniques
- Rendering facilities available with food processing unit for commercialization to enhance the livelihood pace
- Publication of food technologies
Details of Income Generation
Income accrued through training, selling products and unit renting are given in the following tables. Rates for training, products and unit rent are fixed as per TNAU approval.
Summary of achievements.
Technology disseminated: Millet based value added food production, preparation of ready to use food products and processing of moringa and value addition.
Products/ Inputs sold: Health mix, Adai mix, Puttu mix, Nutri ball, millet incorporated biscuits, Health drink and sprouted sundal.