Free training in food processing by KVK

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Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsIn a bid to encourage self-employment, the Krishi Vigran Kendra (KVK) here set up a food processing training centre here on Friday. The programme aims at training people in value addition to avoid post-harvest losses.The centre has been established with seed money provided by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI), KVK Principal A Ramourthi told Express. The MFPI has extended a grant of Rs 15 lakh, while KVK has contributed Rs 2.97 lakh to the centre which is located within the KVK premises.The multi-line centre will impart training in processing of bakery items and fruit and vegetable products, said centre in-charge R Vijaylakshmi.Free training would be given to all those who approach the centre. Rural youth and women can begin self-employment ventures by getting loans from banks or the MFPI on completion of the two-month training, Vijaylakshmi added.Chief Minister N Rangasamy will inaugurate the centre on September 20.first published:September 16, 2012, 08:57 ISTlast updated:September 16, 2012, 08:57 IST
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In a bid to encourage self-employment, the Krishi Vigran Kendra (KVK) here set up a food processing training centre here on Friday. The programme aims at training people in value addition to avoid post-harvest losses.

The centre has been established with seed money provided by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI), KVK Principal A Ramourthi told Express. The MFPI has extended a grant of Rs 15 lakh, while KVK has contributed Rs 2.97 lakh to the centre which is located within the KVK premises.

The multi-line centre will impart training in processing of bakery items and fruit and vegetable products, said centre in-charge R Vijaylakshmi.

Free training would be given to all those who approach the centre. Rural youth and women can begin self-employment ventures by getting loans from banks or the MFPI on completion of the two-month training, Vijaylakshmi added.

Chief Minister N Rangasamy will inaugurate the centre on September 20.