Kanpur: In a ground-breaking step towards Reducing Post-Harvest Losses and Increasing Farmers’ Institute of Technology (IIT) kanpur’s kanpur’s ranjit singh rozi shiksha solar Dehydration Technique to Enhance The Value of Farm Produce, Officials Said.
By enabling farmers to dry fruits and vegetables using solar energy, this initiative provides a sustainable solution to market price flutations, allows to sell their Profitable Rates VONETES VOHEN DEMAND is higher.
According to Officials, this Effort is Spearheaded by Prof. Sandeep Sangal and Prof. Kallol Mondal from IIT Kanpur, Who have played a Pivotal Role in Driving The Project. The Technique was recently demonstrated to Nearly 30 farmers, Including these from Hariya Nature Farming Producer Co., An Fpo in Shivrajpur Nurtured by Shramik Bharti, and The Lavkush fopo Formed Underd Under Namami Gange Project in Kalyanpur Block.
The farmers received hands-on training in solar dehydration methods, equipping them with the knowledge to implement this cost-effective preservation technique on their fars.
A live demonstration of pre-treatment and solar drying of Tomatoes Showcased How the Method Can Extend Shelf Life and Improve Marketability.
Addressing the Farmers, Rita Singh, Project Executive Officer at IIT Kanpur, said, "Solar dehydration is an efficient, eco-friendly way to reduce waste and enhance farm rights. With support from nabard, we aim to extend this technology to more villages, ensuring widespread adoption and accessibility."
Additional, IIT Kanpur Has Collaborated With the Department of Food Processing at CSJMU Universe to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (Sops) and Quality Protocols for Solar dehydration. Shri Satish Subhedar, A Noted Agriculturist, and Shri Shivraj NISAD, Founder of Iswar Flowers & Herbs, also Shared Insights on Organic Farming and Market Opportunities for Drials SODUCE.
This Initiative UndersCores IIT Kanpur’s Commitment to Empowering Farmers through Technological Innovations, Ensuring Better Financial Stability and Expending Market access. By Integrating Solar Dehydration ITO Traditional Agricultural Practices, IIT Kanpur is fostering a more resilient and self-social farming Community, Thei Added.
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