Aaranyak organized a one-day food processing training programme in collaboration with CRMHS at Community Resource Centre, Chandrasing Rongpi village, Karbi Anglong. The aim of the event was to equip rural women with techniques of processing different kinds of food products from readily available raw materials for commercial purposes as well as a source of alternative livelihood options. The training session was attended by 20 local women from Kohora River Basin and Diring River Basin.
The comprehensive food processing training session introduced alternative and sustainable livelihood options by equipping participants with basic essential skills and knowledge in . This holistic programme covered a wide range of topics, including basic food safety and hygiene, local produce identification and selection, various preservation techniques, value-added product development, packaging and labeling etc. By focusing on locally available produce and incorporating traditional knowledge, the training ensured relevance and sustainability.
The training sessions were coordinated by two local experts, Mina Tokbipi from Engle Pathar village and Larbin Timungpi from Bakring Engti village, both of them have experience in these operations. Joshna Terangpi of Aaranyak also shared various techniques and processes, including quantification and requirements for the value addition of farm products. The programme taught participants the steps and processes involved in making three common value-added pro.