RALIANG VDVK (JINGKYRMEN VDVKC THANGRAIN)
| NAME OF VDVK | RALIANG VDVK (JINGKYRMEN VDVKC THANGRAIN) |
|---|---|
| LOCATION | |
| DISTRICT | WEST JAINTIA DISTRICT |
| BLOCK | LASKEIN BLOCK |
| VILLAGE | THANGRAIN |
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
- Processing of Ginger Candy & chips
- Processing of Banana chips
- Processing of Gooseberry candy and wine
- Processing of Wild Apple candy and juice
SHORT NOTE ON THE SUCCESS
In Laskein Block a group of determined tribal women formed a VDVK by the name Jingkyrmen in the village of Thangrain. There are around 281 beneficiaries. Their mission: to create value-added products from locally available resources like Ginger, bananas, wild apple and Gooseberry.
Over the past years, the Jingkyrmen Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK) has successfully produced and marketed their value-added products, extending their outreach beyond the village. The Van Dhan had also participated in Saras Fair and other exhibitions, boasting knowledge of providing quality training to 150 members in the VDVK.
CHALLENGES AND ISSUES
- Electricity fluctuation which leads to delay in everyday production.
- Lack of Knowledge on modern packaging and labelling.
IMPACT OUTCOME
- It upscale the skill set of the members.
- Through participation in fairs and exhibition, It increase the knowledge on business and understand the consumer’s needs.
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