TRAINING REPORT

Department of Plant Pathology,

Dr. Y. S. Parmer University of Horticulture & Forestry.

Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Duration : 2 day training program on Entrepreneur Development and Skill Training for

Ripening Chambers.

Date : 21st & 22

nd March 2016 at Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

S. No Particulars Remarks

1 Detailed curriculum Enclosed

2 List of faculty with brief profile Enclosed

3 Program Schedule

4 List of trainees Enclosed

5 List of representatives of Ripening Chambers participated Enclosed

a) Ripening chambers in Golden Garden Food, Dera Bassi. Enclosed

b) Opinion of the representatives of ripening chambers where training is

required.

Enclosed

6 Feedback from trainees Enclosed

7 Feedback from faculty Enclosed

8 Press note Enclosed

9 Photos taken during training program Enclosed

a) First day of training program inauguration and classroom photos Enclosed

b) Hands on training & Field visit to ripening chamber Enclosed

Department of Plant Pathology,

Dr. Y. S. Parmer University of Horticulture & Forestry,

Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

INAUGURATION - GUESTS ON DIAS

1 Dr. K S Verma Director Extension Education,

Dr. Y S Parmar UHF, Nauni, Solan,

Himachal Pradesh

2 Dr. J N Sharma Dean, College of Horticulture, Dr. Y S

Parmar UHF, Nauni, Solan, Himachal

Pradesh

3 Dr. Vishal Rana Sr. Scientist, Deptt. Of Fruit Science

UHF, Nauni, Solan, HP.

4 Dr. K. S. Thakur Principal Scientist, Deptt. Of Food

Science & Technology, UHF, Nauni,

Solan, HP. .

5 Dr.I. M. Sharma Prof. & Head (Plant Pathology), UHF,

Nauni, Solan, HP.

6

Dr. H. R. Gautam Principal Scientist, Deptt. Of Plant

Pathology, UHF, Nauni, Solan, HP.

LIST OF FACULTY WITH BRIEF PROFILE

Dr. I. M. Sharma,

Prof. & Head ( Plant Pathology ), UHF, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh

MSc. PhD in Plant Pathology. Handled six research projects funded by outside agencies on soil borne, foliar and

fruit diseases of apple. Published 120 research papers in different journals of repute, 46 extension articles in

different magazines, 10 articles in newspapers, 15 chapters in different books. Also published books (3) and

pamphlets (15) in Hindi on different diseases of fruits and vegetable crops for the benefit of the farmers. Total

experience of 30 years in the field of plant pathology research and teaching.

Dr. Vishal Rana

Sr. Scientist, Deptt. Of Fruit Science, UHF, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Bsc & MSc. in horticulture (Post Harvest Technology), Ph.D. in Pomology. handled various state funded projects

on the orchard management of Strawberry, mango, Litchi, Nectarine and Kiwifruit; standardized the canopy

management, Pollination method, use of Plant growth regulators and maturity standards in kiwifruit. He has

published 60 publications including research papers, book chapters, popular articles, technical Bulletin, practical

Manual and papers in National/International Seminars

Dr. K. S. Thakur,

Principal Scientist, Deptt. Of Food Sciencew & Technology, UHF, Nauni, Solan, HP.

B.Sc. M.Sc, PhD (Ag.), He was awarded Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Gold Medal, Parkash Singha Medal, and

Major J Sharma Guleri Memorial Gold Medal during B.Sc.(Agri). Specializes broadly in Post Harvest

Physiology, Handling and Storage of Horticultural Crops. Total Experience of 30 years.

Dr. H. R. Gautam,

Principal Scientist, Deptt. Of Plant Pathology, UHF, Nauni, Solan, HP. Ex Apex Body of Himachal Krishi

Vishvavidyalaya.

B.Sc. M.Sc, PhD (Ag.), He has research and teaching experience of more than 22 years on development of eco-

friendly disease management technology in soil-borne pathogens and other diseases. Worked in 10 ad-hoc

research projects funded by various funding agencies of Government of India like Ministry of Agriculture,

Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Environment and Forests, and ICAR. He has published 79

Research Papers in leading national and international journals. In addition, he has written 14 chapters in books, 20

books and manual for farmers and students.He has been invited to present his research in more than 24

International Conferences / Symposia in India and other countries like Indonesia, Italy and Spain.

Mr. Adil Hussain

An Engineering graduate in Electronics & Communication with 4 years of experience in engineering field.

Mr. Fahim Khan

Asst Manager, ICE Centre of Excellence

BBM in Marketing, PGDM MBA in Marketing and International Business and having 3 years of experience in

marketing

Ashok Kumar Gupta

Branch Manager, UCO Bank, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh

B.Sc. and MBA in Marketing. Having experience of 20 years in banking and Finance

Handled several agriculture finance project during his service in UCO Bank.

Entrepreneur Development and Skill Training for Ripening Chambers.

Department of Plant Pathology,

UHF,

Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

Day 1: 21.03.16

1

10.00 pm – 10.30 am

Inauguration by Lighting of lamp

Welcome address by. Dr. K S

Verma, Director Extension

Education, Dr. Y S Parmar UHF,

Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Address by Dr. J N Sharma, Dean,

College of Horticulture, Dr. Y S

Parmar UHF, Nauni, Solan,

Himachal Pradesh

Address by Dr. K. S. Thakur,

Principal Scientist, Deptt of Food

Science & Technology, UHF,

Nauni, Solan, HP.

Address by Dr. I. M. Sharma Prof.

& Head ( Plant Pathology ), UHF,

Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Address by Dr. H. R. Gautam,

Principal Scientist, Deptt. Of Plant

Pathology, UHF, Nauni, Solan, HP

2 10.30 – 11.00 am Introduction and Significance to the

Course

Dr. K S Verma, Director

Extension Education, Dr. Y S

Parmar UHF, Nauni, Solan,

Himachal Pradesh

3 11.00 – 11.30am Importance of maturity indices in

relation to post-harvest shelf life of

fruits.

Dr.Vishal Rana, Sr. Scientist,

Deptt. Of Fruit Science, UHF,

Nauni, Solan, HP.

4

11.30 – 12.30 pm Introduction to NCCD & ICE

Mr Fahim Khan,

Asst. Manager Marketing,

ICE Centre of Excellence

5 12.30-01.30 pm Technology interventions for better

shelf life and keeping quality of fruits.

Dr. K. S. Thakur, Principal

Scientist, Deptt. Of Food

Science & Technology, UHF,

Nauni, Solan, HP.

1.30 – 2.30 pm LUNCH

6 2.30– 3.00 pm Physiology of Fruit Ripening, Process

& Support to set up a banana ripening

chamber.

Permission and clearances required by

the Government

Mr. Adil Hussain,

Asstt. Manager

ICE Centre of Excellence

7 3.00-3.30 pm Financial Assistance available from

Indian Bank along with an overview of

the clearances required by the bank

Ashok Kumar Gupta

Branch Manager, UCO Bank,

Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh

9 3.30-4.00 pm. Use of bio-resources in the eco-friendly

management.

Dr. H. R. Gautam, Principal

Scientist, Deptt. of Plant

Pathology, UHF, Nauni, Solan,

HP.

10 4.00-4.30 pm. Banana Award Quitz and valedictory

session.

Day 2: 22.03.16

10.00 am– 12.00 pm

Visit to, Golden Garden Food,

Dera Bassi, Mubarakpur, Punjub.

12.00-01.00 pm Briefing on Fruit ripening & supply

chain of Top Fruits

Unloading

Sorting and Cleaning

Chilling Chamber

Ripening Chamber

Ethylene Maintenance

Mr. Gurpreet

Operation Manager

Golden Garden Food

Dera Bassi, Mubarakpur, Punjub.

01.00- 02.00 pm Operation and Maintenance of the

Ripening Chamber

Mr. Gurpreet

Operation Manager

Golden Garden Food

Dera Bassi, Mubarakpur, Punjub.

02.00- 2.30pm

LUNCH

LIST OF TRAINEES PARTICIPATED

S.No Name of Participant

Mobile No. Occupation

1 ADIKSHITA

8988078813 STUDENT

2 KISHOR KUMAR

9817344278 STUDENT

3 PRANEET CHAUHAN

9805372553 STUDENT

4 JOGINDER PAL

8988002104 STUDENT

5 ANUPAM GOYAL

8629050077 STUDENT

6 ANKUSH BHAIK

9418266349 STUDENT

7 ASHIMA THAKUR

9882506396 STUDENT

8 JYOTI GHILDIYAL

9805165322 STUDENT

9 MONIKA THAKUR

8628044305 STUDENT

10 MUKESH

8628872678 STUDENT

11 MUKESH KUMAR JUNTA

8894009235 STUDENT

12 PRERNA B0HARGAV

9857435551 STUDENT

13 SHUBHAM

9805696753 STUDENT

14 SANDEEP

9816666452 STUDENT

15 NITISH NAG

8894449245 STUDENT

16 SATISH KUMAR

9418111031 STUDENT

17 PRADEEP KUMAR

9625221056 STUDENT

18 ABHIMANYU THAKUR

9882239719 STUDENT

19 NAVEEN KUMAR

9817582381 STUDENT

20 ABHISHEK THAKUR

9418944753 STUDENT

21 HAMID

9418151748 STUDENT

22 VANLALLIANI

9402113035 STUDENT

23 SAKSHI SHARMA

8988079509 STUDENT

24 TEJPREET KAUR

9805013152 STUDENT

25 HEMA

7833071388 STUDENT

26 KIRAN THAKUR

9817788567 STUDENT

27 MAHESH G. BHOYAR

9882416614 STUDENT

28 DEEPIKA

9805020395 STUDENT

29 KISHORE KUMAR THAKUR

9459872677 STUDENT

30 AJENDER

9418373294 STUDENT

31 SHEETAL

9882509553 STUDENT

32 GIRISH SAHNI

9817585857 FARMER

33 REETIKA

9882186795 STUDENT

34 RAJESH KUMAR

9459550569 STUDENT

35 NIDHISH GAUTAM

9418317477 STUDENT

DETAILS OF REPRESENTATIVE OF RIPENING

CHAMBER PARTICIPATED

S.NO Name of the ripening Chamber and

Address

Name of the

Representative

Opinion on proposed

place of training

1

M/s. Golden Garden Food

Mr. Gurpreet

Senior Technical

Operator Golden Garden Food

Dera Bassi,

Mubarakpur, Punjub.

FEEDBACK FROM TRAINEES

The participants found the workshop on “Entrepreneur Development and Skill Training for Ripening Chambers”

very informative and felt that more workshops like this should be organized by NCCD. The information given by

experts and faculty was a great learning experience, giving them an overview of the fruit ripening sector too.

They were very much interested in opening a ripening chamber in their own villages as most of them have their

own land and belongs to a farmer family.

They were pleased to visit Golden Garden Food, Dera Bassi where they got the chance to learn the ripening

process and to experience the Preloading, Sorting, grading, and operation and control of ripening chambers. The

trainees found the program is a practical hand on experience and helpful in understanding the operations of a

ripening chamber and developing their entrepreneurial skills.

FEEDBACK FROM FACULTY

The faculty was very keen to spread awareness about Entrepreneur Development and Skill Training for

Ripening Chambers

They appreciated the efforts of NCCD.

They thanked NCCD and ICE for organizing the visit to Golden Garden Food, Dera Bassi which was an

excellent learning experience for the students as well as the faculty.

They wanted the training to have a mention about the proven ways of identifying carbide ripened fruits.

They want to have more training program for different batches

PRESS NOTE

Entrepreneur Development and Skill Training for Ripening Chambers

Department of Plant Pathology, UHF, Nauni, Solan , HP. As per the agenda of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of

India, Mr. Narendra Modi, Agriculture is the driving force of the economy. The government is laying special

emphasis on development of the agriculture sector and encouraging the citizens to come up with projects and

businesses to support this sector. The National Centre of Cold Chain Development NCCD has introduced a Two

Day training program on “Entrepreneur Development and Skill Training for Ripening Chambers.” throughout the

country. The course will be offered by NCCD ( National Centre for Cold Chain development -the nodal

government of India body for cold chain along with ICE - Centre of Excellence.

The training is aimed at Entrepreneur Development and awareness regarding the modern methods of Fruit

Ripening, hazards of Carbide Ripened fruits and the support available from the government to set up fruit

ripening chambers.

Department of Plant Pathology, UHF, Nauni, Solan, HP on 21st & 22nd

March 2016 in collaboration with

Department of Plant Pathology, UHF, Nauni, Solan, HP. The workshop was attended by the students, Faculties

and the entrepreneurs and was a great learning experience for all.

PREPARATION FOR THE SESSIONS:

After receiving the approvals for conducting trainings from National Centre for Cold Chain Development

(NCCD), we contacted Department of Plant Pathology, UHF, Nauni, Solan, HP and bank representatives to give

wide publicity about the training program to the students.

The ripening unit in Dera Bassi, Mubarakpur, Punjub were pleased to open their doors for the field visit and were

also enthusiastic to share their entrepreneurial journey with the trainees. Mr. Gurpreet, Operation Manager of the

ripening units respectively Co-ordinate effectively with the organizers to ensure participation by all concerned in

the industry.

AGENDA: GENERATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL

OPPORTUNITIES;

The objective of the program was to:

Create awareness about the entrepreneurial opportunities available in Ripening Chambers

Develop Skill for ripening Chambers

Train Human resources in banana ripening technology

Educate the trainees about the harmful effects of Carbide ripened fruits

Educate the trainees in real time conditions to give them hands on experience

Promotion of standards, scientific procedures and best practices in banana ripening.

Assist in providing employment opportunities to the trained candidates through our existing network of

promoters of banana ripening chambers.

Educate the potential entrepreneurs about

o The financial viability of setting up a Banana ripening chamber.

o The Technical standards on Banana Ripening established by NCCD.

o New MIDH guidelines and financial assistance available

o Financial assistance available from Indian Banks

Provide feedback concerning future training needs, and participate in the design of annual training

activities.

The prospective employers i.e.: ripening chamber owners allowed practical trainings in their facility and actively

participated with the trainees, and clears the doubts of trainees during the practical session.

They have been registered in our database and will be in touch for the preparation of DPRs etc.

Actual employment generated will be monitored and reported to the NCCD

Photos taken during Registration

View of Participants & Presentation photos

Photos Taken during Lunch

Second Day of Ripening Chamber Visit – Golden Garden Foods

NCCD Banana Award Winner

Valedictory Session: Certificate Distribution