Fruit Processing & Preservation: Commercializing Jams, Juices, and Dried Fruit Products

A comprehensive program covering the entire process of fruit-based value addition, from handling and preservation techniques (pulping, pasteurization, drying) to producing marketable goods like jams, chutneys, natural juices, and fruit leathers. Impact: It significantly reduces post-harvest losses for fruit farmers, creates seasonal stability for businesses, and develops a sector of food-processing entrepreneurs utilizing local produce.