NABARD extends grant for solar technology to produce quality dry fish in Cuddalore
The Hindu
The project is aimed at enhancing the livelihood of fisherwomen in Mudalsalodai village
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has extended a grant of ₹23.29 lakh for a project on production of quality dry fish using portable tunnel baby solar dryer technology in Cuddalore district.
According to a release, the project is implemented by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and is aimed at enhancing the livelihood of fisherwomen in Mudalsalodai village. The project was formally launched by General Manager of NABARD S. Sreepathy Kalkura on Thursday.
Mr. Kalkura said the project is implemented under the ‘My District My Product’ scheme. It will provide end-to-end scientific knowledge, training and demonstration of the solar dryer technology for quality dry fish production. The project is the first of its kind in the country, he said.
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