Society for Technology & DevelopmentMandi, Himachal Pradesh
Area of Operation :Himachal Pradesh
Vill. Malori, P.O. BehnaDistt. Mandi (H.P.)- 175001
Technology Resource CentreCore Support Group-DST
Head Office: Mandi
Field Station : 1. Bhadyal2. Nagwain
Website :http://www.stdruraltech.org
OBJECTIVES :• Value addition to local materials/ produce leading to skill up gradation /
local employment/ income generation. • House hold mode to collective/ industrial mode of productions with higher scale and near to the raw materials.• Network of satellite units at different level/ function for economic viability and long term sustenance.
• Introduce upgraded/suitable/proven technology of appropriate scale to be repaired/ maintained locally.• Need based production with emphasis
on local/non local market and self-sustainable. • Participatory form of production and management. • Linkages with National/State level R&D
institution.
• Formation of S&T field agency with potential of conducting technical and managerial function.
• Replication of the work in other places.
MAIN ACTIVITIES :1. Leather Technology
2. Red Clay Pottery3. Bone Utilization
5. Blacksmithy (motorized hammer)
7. Carbonated Fruit Drinks
4.Construction Technology (SMB, tiles)
6. Horticultural Processing & Preservation
8. River Rope way crossing
Core Activities:1. Fruits & Vegetable processing. Bottling, Drying, carbonation of juices
2. Technology of Biscuits & CrackersFrom Traditional Millets & F & V.
3. Indigenous Beekeeping Apis cerana conservation through mud hives in orchards
4. Development of Cosmetic Products.Creams & Face scrubs from natural ingredients
5. Organic Farming(i) Fertilizers(SBM) (ii) Pest Management using in Vegetables derek leaves(iii) Vermicomposting
6. Horticulture Nursery Raising Fruits & Vegetables7. Extraction Of NEO (wild apricot oil) Satellite units = 2 for Collection & Shelling
Extraction at nodal centre
8. Integrated Village Development Programmes I)Through water channel. ii)Rain water harvesting, Vermicomposting vegetable growing.
Full Time Persons : 33Part Time S & T Persons : 3
Network of growers/Beekeepers
: 500No. of Production Units : 2
Society For Farmers Development(Production cum Common Facility Centre)
Address Vill. Talhar, P.O. Nagwain, Distt. Mandi (H.P.) 175121
Area of OperationHimachal Pradesh
PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
- Low returns to small growers - Distress sale of perishable produce Benefits- Elimination of Middle /commission agent
- Value-addition through processing/preservation- Networking of small growers/Women- Remunerative prices to growers - Reduction in wastage/spoilage
Need/ Problem
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE- Pulping, Juicing & Bottling- Dehydrated technology- Carbonation of Juices- Biscuits, Cookies & Crackers- NEO Extraction
Plant/Machinery Hydraulic Press Carbonation MachineBaby Boiler & Fruit Mill Water Filter &
ChillerPulper & Steam Kettles CO2 CylinderDrierBaking Oven Hammer MillMixer ExpellerElectrical Grinder Oil filterTop Sealer
HOUSE-HOLD LEVEL(NETWORKING OF WOMEN)
SORTING, PEELING, WASHING, PICKLING, SUPPLY TO SAT. LEVEL.
SATELLITE LEVEL :PULPING/ JUICING, BULK SUN DRYING, SUPLY TO
N-LEVEL, SOME SALE.NODEL LEVEL
MOTHER UNIT : FINAL PROCESSINGPACKAGINGR & D WORKMARKETING
.
SYSTEM DESIGN
Area of Intervention: 20 kms radiusProcessing Capacity: 100 Ton
Capacity utilization: 70-80 %Annual Turn Over (1997-98): 2.0 lacs (2015-
16): 36 LacsProfit sharing by workers & growers
Annual growth rate(Last 10 years): 15-20 % Network of Farmers: 120 No's
Full Timers: 10Part time: 12
Women employment: 15Own Vehicle (loan paid) & CC limit from SBI
GROWTH PARAMETERS
PRODUCE PRODUCT PULPING AND JUICING :
Tomato Pulp, Puree, Sauce/ Ketchup
Apple Juice/ JamCitrus Fruits Squash/ cordialFleshy Fruits Pulp, Juice, Nectar,
JamsRhododendron Drinks/squashes
TECHNOLOGIES :
• PICKLING/ FERMENTATION :Mango, Mix , Galgal , Mushroom, Garlic, Green Chilli, Lingad/Fern etc.
PRODUCE PRODUCT
• BISCUITS, COOKIES & CCRACKER’S
• Amaranthus, Finger millet & Wheat flour• Soya bean & Maida• Aonla & Beetroot, Maize & Bengal Gram
• CARBONATION OF FRUIT JUICES• orange, Hill Lemon (Galgal)
• EXTRACTION OF NEO• Wild apricot
Biscuits Cookies Crackers
Carbonated Drinks
Wild apricot Oil
PRODUCTS :
JUICE
JAMSPICKLES
PUREESQUASHES DRINKS
New Products : Launched
Instant Wild apricot Chutney
Powder
Apricot papad Apple chips
Amaranthus Nutri-biscuits Wild apricot Oil Carbonated Lemon Drink
Low Calorie Jam
New Products: To launch Bakery & Confectionery :
Low Calorie apple spread
Aonla Crackers Nutri-Cookies
Beet root Crackers
Low Calorie Amaranthus Biscuits
Natural Hand Moisturizer Crack Heal Cream
New Products: To launch Cosmetic:
Face Moisturizer
Face Scrub Aloe-vera Lotion Aloe-Soapnut Shampoo
FARMER’S Juice bar at NH-21
Thank you …………..Website
http://www.stdruraltech.orghttp://www.stdruraltech.org
Head Office Nagwain Field station