Narayanpur: Harnessing the Potential of Minor Forest Produce and Harra
Introduction Narayanpur is a gem among the green hills of southern Chhattisgarh. In Narayanpur, forests, hills, rivers and waterfalls weave a world where people live closely with nature. The seven out of ten people in Narayanpur belong to tribal…
Mungeli: The Emerging Hub of Tomato-Based Products in Chhattisgarh
Introduction Mungeli is a district of Chhattisgarh but farming has always been important for its economy and the people living in the countryside. The district was formed in January 2012. Has three main tehsils—Mungeli, Patharia and Lormi. The district…
Balod Dry Ginger (Sonth): The Traditional Spice Turning Local Ginger into a Value-Added Product
Balod, a district in the heart of Chhattisgarh is famous for its agricultural landscape, rich natural resources and strong connection with rural livelihoods. The district is situated around the Tandula river. It has important irrigation sources like the…
Mahasamund – Chattisgargh
Mahasamund : A Rising Hub of Milk based Products in Chattisgarh Introduction Mahasamund is a district in the part of Chhattisgarh. In Mahasamund people do a lot of farming. Take care of animals. These things are all connected to how people live in the…
How Cachar Pineapple Is Grown and Processed in Assam
Unlike a factory, a plantation of pineapples cannot be called such. No conveyor belts, metal machines or packaged goods can be found there – only long greenery, slopes, brownish soil and farmers who wait for a fruit to ripen. In Cachar district of Assam,…
Process of Production and Processing of Chilli in Dhubri to Produce Chilli-based Products in Assam
There is something unique about a great chilli. It is not only a source of heat in food. It offers aroma, color, texture and that unique taste which can totally transform any dish. Chilli in Dhubri, Assam, has now been developed to not only be an…
How Assam’s Black Rice Is Produced and Processed in GolaghatÂ
It is quite obvious that there is something unique about black rice. Prior to cooking, black rice appears differently from the widely used white rice variety of India. The colour of the grains is naturally dark – sometimes even black – and after cooking,…
How Hojai Jaggery is Made from Sugarcane in Assam
There is something unique about jaggery which refined sugar can never capture. It starts with a simple thing such as a sugarcane stalk. The sugarcane stalk is harvested and crushed, and the sweet juice is obtained from it. This leads to a process where…
How Sonitpur Jackfruit Becomes Value-Added Products in Assam
The jackfruit tree may seem quite uninteresting until it becomes the season. The next thing you know, large green fruits have begun hanging from the trunk and branches of the tree. Within each of those hard fruits lies golden bulbs, seeds, and a…