THADSNING VDVK (SAW AIOM VDVK)

CURRENT ACTIVITIES

• Value addition of Turmeric and Ginger into Powder.
• Value addition of Ginger into Candies
• Value addition of Roselle into roselle Juice and Jam
• Value addition of fruits into pickles

SHORT NOTE ON THE SUCCESS

Van Dhan Vikas Kendra was form with the combination of two villages in the Block of Bhoirymbong. It is located at Thadnangiaw Village, Bhoirymbong Block, Ri Bhoi District.

With the determination of the members, they are currently engaged in the value addition of Ginger, Turmeric, Roselle, and other wild fruits available in the village. The Van Dhan has been able to produce a variety of value-added products from pickles to spices and juice. The products are marketed in the village and outside the village. With the support of the community, they are able to display their products in the different shops in the nearby market in the block.

CHALLENGES AND ISSUES

• Lack of Infrastructure
• Packaging & labelling cost is high in turn affects the price of the products.
• Time constrains of the farmers as they are busy with their agricultural activities.
• Due to the environmental changes, the quality and quantity of the forest products is lesser compared to previous years.

IMPACT OUTCOME

• It upscale the skills of the members in making products
• Through participation in fairs and exhibition, It increase the knowledge on business and understand the consumer’s needs.
• It develops the sense of ownership towards the VDVK members.
• It creates job opportunities for the members through different training.

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