Srinagar: In a series of one day Enterpreneurs Awareness Programmes under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME), KVK Budgam organized an awareness programme on Scientific Processing of Fruits through Beverage Making for Youth of Qazibagh in Budgam. Senior Scientist and Head, Dr. Bilal Lone impressed that such trainings are aimed at orienting youth to wide array of opportunities in fruit processing sector which is a promising venture for livelihood generation. Dr. AmbreenNabi, SMS Vegetable Science, briefed the youth about status of horticulture in district Budgam.
Dr. BhinishShakeel, Training Co-ordinator, presented a brief overview of processing of horticultural produce like fruits and vegetables and role of KVK in imparting skill-based trainings to youth in the processing sector. She briefed the trainees about the importance of beverages, classification of beverages with reference to Fruit Beverages and Drinks. A method demonstration for Orange Squash was also presented. The programme witnessed participation of 50 people and scientists of the Kendra.
