The second Jackfruit Techno Incubation Centre (funded by Mission Jackfruit) was inaugurated today, August 20, 2024, at the College of Community Science, CAU(I), Tura.
The hon'ble @cmo_meghalaya has sent a special message and the event was graced by Shri Jagdish Chelani, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills; Dr. Anupam Mishra, Vice Chancellor of Central Agricultural University, Imphal; Shri M. Defenderson Shadap, Assistant Director of Horticulture (FP); Smt. Bansara Mylliemngap, Officer on Special Duty, Government of Meghalaya and other respected dignitaries from the College of Community Science, CAU(I), Tura, and the Directorate of Food Processing, Govt. of Meghalaya. This Techno Incubation Centre, equipped with the latest machinery and necessary facilities, is set up with the intent to attract keen entrepreneurs for training on the infrastructural requirements for setting up processing units for jackfruit-based value-added products. It is worth noting that the State of Meghalaya is a major producer of jackfruit.
The inaugural program was organized with the support of the Directorate of Food Processing, Government of Meghalaya, which is implementing Mission Jackfruit in the State.