Technology Resource Centres - an example from Rural Himachal Pradesh

Society for Technology & DevelopmentMandi, Himachal Pradesh

Area of Operation :Himachal Pradesh

Vill. Malori, P.O. BehnaDistt. Mandi (H.P.)- 175001

Technology Resource CentreCore Support Group-DST

Head Office: Mandi

Field Station : 1. Bhadyal2. Nagwain

Website :http://www.stdruraltech.org

OBJECTIVES :• Value addition to local materials/ produce leading to skill up gradation /

local employment/ income generation. • House hold mode to collective/ industrial mode of productions with higher scale and near to the raw materials.• Network of satellite units at different level/ function for economic viability and long term sustenance.

• Introduce upgraded/suitable/proven technology of appropriate scale to be repaired/ maintained locally.• Need based production with emphasis

on local/non local market and self-sustainable. • Participatory form of production and management. • Linkages with National/State level R&D

institution.

• Formation of S&T field agency with potential of conducting technical and managerial function.

• Replication of the work in other places.

MAIN ACTIVITIES :1. Leather Technology

2. Red Clay Pottery3. Bone Utilization

5. Blacksmithy (motorized hammer)

7. Carbonated Fruit Drinks

4.Construction Technology (SMB, tiles)

6. Horticultural Processing & Preservation

8. River Rope way crossing

Core Activities:1. Fruits & Vegetable processing. Bottling, Drying, carbonation of juices

2. Technology of Biscuits & CrackersFrom Traditional Millets & F & V.

3. Indigenous Beekeeping Apis cerana conservation through mud hives in orchards

4. Development of Cosmetic Products.Creams & Face scrubs from natural ingredients

5. Organic Farming(i) Fertilizers(SBM) (ii) Pest Management using in Vegetables derek leaves(iii) Vermicomposting

6. Horticulture Nursery Raising Fruits & Vegetables7. Extraction Of NEO (wild apricot oil) Satellite units = 2 for Collection & Shelling

Extraction at nodal centre

8. Integrated Village Development Programmes I)Through water channel. ii)Rain water harvesting, Vermicomposting vegetable growing.

Full Time Persons : 33Part Time S & T Persons : 3

Network of growers/Beekeepers

: 500No. of Production Units : 2

Society For Farmers Development(Production cum Common Facility Centre)

Address Vill. Talhar, P.O. Nagwain, Distt. Mandi (H.P.) 175121

Area of OperationHimachal Pradesh

PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

- Low returns to small growers - Distress sale of perishable produce Benefits- Elimination of Middle /commission agent

- Value-addition through processing/preservation- Networking of small growers/Women- Remunerative prices to growers - Reduction in wastage/spoilage

Need/ Problem

TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE- Pulping, Juicing & Bottling- Dehydrated technology- Carbonation of Juices- Biscuits, Cookies & Crackers- NEO Extraction

Plant/Machinery Hydraulic Press Carbonation MachineBaby Boiler & Fruit Mill Water Filter &

ChillerPulper & Steam Kettles CO2 CylinderDrierBaking Oven Hammer MillMixer ExpellerElectrical Grinder Oil filterTop Sealer

HOUSE-HOLD LEVEL(NETWORKING OF WOMEN)

SORTING, PEELING, WASHING, PICKLING, SUPPLY TO SAT. LEVEL.

SATELLITE LEVEL :PULPING/ JUICING, BULK SUN DRYING, SUPLY TO

N-LEVEL, SOME SALE.NODEL LEVEL

MOTHER UNIT : FINAL PROCESSINGPACKAGINGR & D WORKMARKETING

.

SYSTEM DESIGN

Area of Intervention: 20 kms radiusProcessing Capacity: 100 Ton

Capacity utilization: 70-80 %Annual Turn Over (1997-98): 2.0 lacs (2015-

16): 36 LacsProfit sharing by workers & growers

Annual growth rate(Last 10 years): 15-20 % Network of Farmers: 120 No's

Full Timers: 10Part time: 12

Women employment: 15Own Vehicle (loan paid) & CC limit from SBI

GROWTH PARAMETERS

PRODUCE PRODUCT PULPING AND JUICING :

Tomato Pulp, Puree, Sauce/ Ketchup

Apple Juice/ JamCitrus Fruits Squash/ cordialFleshy Fruits Pulp, Juice, Nectar,

JamsRhododendron Drinks/squashes

TECHNOLOGIES :

• PICKLING/ FERMENTATION :Mango, Mix , Galgal , Mushroom, Garlic, Green Chilli, Lingad/Fern etc.

PRODUCE PRODUCT

• BISCUITS, COOKIES & CCRACKER’S

• Amaranthus, Finger millet & Wheat flour• Soya bean & Maida• Aonla & Beetroot, Maize & Bengal Gram

• CARBONATION OF FRUIT JUICES• orange, Hill Lemon (Galgal)

• EXTRACTION OF NEO• Wild apricot

Biscuits Cookies Crackers

Carbonated Drinks

Wild apricot Oil

PRODUCTS :

JUICE

JAMSPICKLES

PUREESQUASHES DRINKS

New Products : Launched

Instant Wild apricot Chutney

Powder

Apricot papad Apple chips

Amaranthus Nutri-biscuits Wild apricot Oil Carbonated Lemon Drink

Low Calorie Jam

New Products: To launch Bakery & Confectionery :

Low Calorie apple spread

Aonla Crackers Nutri-Cookies

Beet root Crackers

Low Calorie Amaranthus Biscuits

Natural Hand Moisturizer Crack Heal Cream

New Products: To launch Cosmetic:

Face Moisturizer

Face Scrub Aloe-vera Lotion Aloe-Soapnut Shampoo

FARMER’S Juice bar at NH-21

Thank you …………..Website

http://www.stdruraltech.orghttp://www.stdruraltech.org

Head Office Nagwain Field station