Value Addition to Local Crops
This program empowers rural youth and women to transform raw farm produce into market-ready items like pickles, chutneys, jams, and dried snacks.
Preservation and Safety
Participants are trained in food-grade hygiene, preservation techniques, and shelf-life extension methods without the use of harmful additives.
Branding and Packaging
We cover the essentials of packaging, labeling, and compliance with food safety laws like FSSAI, including digital marketing tools to boost product reach.
Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Students develop business plans for micro-processing units and learn how to access government schemes and funding opportunities.
🐝 Apiculture (Beekeeping)
Basics of Apiculture
The program introduces the biology of bees, types of hives, and ideal environmental conditions for beekeeping in Uttarakhand and similar regions.
Hive Management Techniques
Participants learn to set up and maintain beehives, feed colonies during lean seasons, and protect them from pests like wasps and ants.
Honey and Byproduct Extraction
Training includes hygienic honey extraction, filtration, storage, and the creation of value-added products like wax candles and propolis balm.
Role in Ecology and Pollination
Trainees understand the essential role of bees in crop pollination, biodiversity maintenance, and how apiculture supports overall agro-ecosystems.
