Three months certificate course on “post harvest management of horticultural crops” commenced on February 19, at Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Medziphema.
A press release by CIH stated that the course was inaugurated at the institute with a brief introductory session by course coordinator & post harvest technologist, Vinika K Aomi.
Delivering welcome note, additional commissioner –Hort, DAC&FW and director in-charge CIH, Dr. N K Patle encouraged the students to make the best use of their stay at CIH.
He also assured the trainees of all technical help and support in the future if they worked hard.
It may be noted that the objective of the course is to skill rural unemployed youth on post harvest management, food processing and value addition of horticulture crops which will enable them to be fully equipped to run and manage pack houses, cold storage and food processing unit.
The trainees from Tuensang, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Wokha, Kohima, Mon, Noklak and Dimapur will be given hands-on practical demonstrations on value addition of different horticultural crops grown in the region.
Technical advisory committee of CIH led by chairman of TAC, Dr. SD Upadhyaya also graced the inaugural as special guests. Vote of thanks was proposed by STA Mhasizotuo. A total of 21 trainees enrolled for the certificate course.