ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT FOR RIPENING

CHAMBERS

TRAINING REPORT

Duration : 2 day Training Program on “Entrepreneur Development for Ripening Chambers.”

Date & Venue: 19th & 20th July 2017 at Firozabad, UP.

Content

S. No Particulars Remarks

1 Detailed curriculum Enclosed

2 List of faculty with brief profile Enclosed

3 Program Schedule

4 List of trainees Enclosed

5 List of representatives of Ripening Chambers participated Enclosed

a) Ripening chambers in Kamil Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. Ujrai Kalan, Hathras

Road,Etmadpur, Agra, UP.

Enclosed

b) Opinion of the representatives of ripening chambers where training is

required.

Enclosed

6 Feedback from trainees Enclosed

7 Feedback from faculty Enclosed

8 Photos taken during training program Enclosed

a) First day of training program inauguration and classroom photos Enclosed

b) Hands on training & Field visit to ripening chamber Enclosed

FIROZABAD, UP.

INAUGURATION - GUESTS ON DIAS

1 Dr. Anita Singh Dist. Horticulture Officer, Agra

2 Dr. R. P. Agarwal Programme Coordinator, KVK, Agra

3 Dr. Anupam Goel Principal, R.B.S. College, Agra

4 Mr. J. C. Sharma Food Technologist, Agra

5 Mr Ashok Kapoor Banker, PNB, Delhi

LIST OF FACULTY WITH BRIEF PROFILE

• Dr. Anita Singh

Dist. Horticulture Officer, Agra, UP.

Ms. Anita Singh is having prestigious degree in Ph.D and more than 10 years of experience in

Administration and Extensive. Currently she is working as a Dist. Horticulture Officer in Agra, UP

• Dr. R. P. Agarwal

Programme Coordinator, KVK, Agra, UP.

Dr. R. P. Agarwal is having prestigious degree in Ph.D (Agri research and extensive work) and more than

30 years of experience in agriculture based research and program coordinator. Currently he is working as a

Program Coordinator in KVK, Agra, UP.

• Mr. Ashok Kapoor

Manager, PNB, New Delhi.

Mr. Ashok Kapoor possesses more than 30 years of experience in Banking profession and has degrees in

M.A. Economics, CAIIB. He is currently serving as a Manager in Panjab National Bank, New Delhi.

• Mr. Lokesh Kumar Asst Manager, ICE Centre of Excellence A post graduate in management and graduate in Sociology with over 3 years of experience with cold

chain.

• Mr. Adil Hussain

Asst Manager, ICE centre of Excellence

Mr. Adil Hussain has done his B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering. He has experience

in the same field for more than 5 years including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing.

Entrepreneur Development for Ripening Chambers.

Agra, UP

Day I: 19.07.17

10.00 – 10.30am: Welcome address by Dr. R. P. Agarwal, Program Coordinator, KVK, Agra, UP.,

Mr. J. C. Sharma, Food Technologist, Agra, UP.

10.30 – 11.00 am: Introduction and Significance of the Course by Dr. R. P. Agarwal, Program Coordinator,

KVK, Agra, UP.

11.00 – 11.30am: Opportunities in Agriculture with focus on fruit ripening by Dr. R. P. Agarwal, Program

Coordinator, KVK, Agra, UP.

11.30 – 12.30 pm: Introduction to NCCD by Mr. Lokesh Kumar, ICE New Delhi.

12.30-01.30 pm: Overview of the Indian Agriculture and Cold Chain industry. Opportunities in the said

sectors by Mr. J. C. Sharma, Food Technologist, Agra, UP.

1.30 – 2.30 pm: LUNCH

2.30– 3.30 pm: Physiology of Fruit Ripening, Process & Support to set up a banana ripening chamber by

Mr. Adil Hussain, ICE New Delhi.

3.30 - 4.30 pm: Financial Assistance available from Indian Bank along with an overview of the clearances

required by the bank by Mr. Ashok Kapoor, Manager, PNB, New Delhi

4.30 - 5.00pm: Banana Award Quiz and Valedictory Session

Day II: 20.07.17

10.00– 12.00 pm: Visit to, Kamil Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd, Ujrai Kalan, Hathras Road, Agra, UP

12.00- 01.30 pm: Briefing on Fruit ripening & supply chain of Top Fruits – Unloading, Sorting and Cleaning,

Chilling , Chilling Chamber, Ripening Chamber, Ethylene Maintenance by Mr.Shakeel

Ahmad - Director, Kamil Agro Fresh Pvt. Ltd. Ujrai Kalan, Hathras Road, Agra, UP.

01.30 – 02.30 pm: LUNCH

02.30 - 03.30pm: Operation and Maintenance of the Ripening Chamber by Mr.Kamil Ahmad.

General Manager, Kamil Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd, Ujrai Kalan, Hathras Road,

Agra, UP

3.30 - 4.30 pm: Feedback

04.30 – 05.00pm: Queries & Answer

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

S.No Name of Participant

Mobile No. Occupation

1 SAURABH ASTHANA

9528890388 FARMAR

2 RAHUL ASTHANA

7060895593 FARMAR

3

MAHENDRA PRATAP

SINGH 9675713181

FARMAR

4

DEVENDRA KUMAR

VASHISTHA 9548890211

FARMAR

5 NEGI CHANDRA

9917040649 FARMAR

6 PURAN SINGH

8859338566 FARMAR

7 MAN SINGH

9568555105 FARMAR

8 GURU DAYAL SINGH

8958320907 FARMAR

9 NIRANJAN SINGH

9761751008 FARMAR

10 CHHOTTAR PRASAD

9761567761 FARMAR

11 PANKAJ KUMAR TYAGI

8859041894 FARMAR

12 AVDESH

8273925315 FARMAR

13 DEVARAM CHAHAR

9639241652 FARMAR

14 LAL SINGH

9897283981 FARMAR

15 HARISHANKAR

NA FARMAR

16 RAM BABU SINGH

9997338937 FARMAR

17 PREM NARAYAN TIWARI

9012817688 FARMAR

18 PREM SINGH

9528068018 FARMAR

19 BHAGWAN DAS

9897989541 FARMAR

20 LALIT KUMAR

NA FARMAR

21 VIRENDRA SINGH

8899585398 FARMAR

22 RANVEER SINGH

8837887517 FARMAR

23

Dr. HARSHA VARDHAN

SINGH 9897009264

FARMAR

24 KUNWAR SEN SINGH

9568055398 FARMAR

25 MOHAN SINGH

9639817534 FARMAR

26 RAJESH KUMAR

8273280243 AGRICULTURE STUDENT

27 LOKESH CHAHUAN

9045112572 AGRICULTURE STUDENT

28 MAHAVEER SINGH

9759666767 FARMAR

29 SHIVAM KUMAR

NA FARMAR

30 ALOK SHARMA

8476981486 AGRICULTURE STUDENT

31 AVINASH KUMAR

8476048104 AGRICULTURE STUDENT

32 PUNEET KUMAR

9411069341 AGRICULTURE STUDENT

33 RUPESH KUMAR

9570271357 AGRICULTURE STUDENT

34 SUMAN SAGAR

7599512835 AGRICULTURE STUDENT

35 G. RAVI TEJA

7416170446 AGRICULTURE STUDENT

DETAILS OF RIPENING CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE

S.NO Name of the ripening Chamber Name of the

Representative

Address

1.

KAMIL AGRO FOODS PVT. LTD

Mr. SHAKEEL

AHMAD

(Director)

AGRA

UP.

FEEDBACK FROM TRAINEES

• The participants found the Entrepreneur Development for Ripening Chambers workshop very informative

and felt that more workshops like this should be organized by NCCD.

• The information given by experts and faculty was a great learning experience, giving them an overview of

the fruit ripening sector too.

• They were very glad to know the entrepreneurial opportunity available in the ripening sector and the state

commitment towards it.

• The visit to Kamil Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd, Agra, UP proved to be very knowledgeable for the participants

and gave them an opportunity to witness & experience the activities carried out at a Ripening Chamber.

• They got an opportunity to view & understand the ripening process, preloading, sorting, grading,

operation and control of Ripening Chambers.

• The trainees found the program interesting and helpful in understanding the operations of a ripening

chamber and developing their entrepreneurial skills with a practical hand on experience.

FEEDBACK FROM DELEGATES

The faculty was interactive with the participants to spread awareness about Entrepreneur Development for

Ripening Chambers

The participants appreciated the efforts of NCCD and enquired about the NCCD website.

The participants were thankful to NCCD for organizing the visit to Kamil Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. It was an

excellent learning experience for the participants as well as the faculty.

The participants and the speakers were keen on having more such workshops highlighting the

Development for Ripening Chambers.

The entire training program was quite interactive. The delegates raised their queries during the training

session.

Activities Before The Workshop

• On receipt of approval from the National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD) the potential

participants & speakers were approached in the target area through newspaper advertisements, calling etc.

• ICE also contacted related companies, owners of the ripening chamber and Bank Representatives to give

wide publicity about the training program to the participants.

• The banana ripening unit in Agra, UP Kamil Agro Foods was pleased to open their doors for the field

visit and were also enthusiastic to share their entrepreneurial journey with the trainees.

• Mr. Shakeel Ahmad – Director, Ripening Chamber, Kamil Agro Foods, Agra UP effectively coordinated

with the organizers to ensure participation by all concerned in the industry.

AGENDA: GENERATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL

DEVELOPMENT

The objective of the program was to:

Create awareness about the entrepreneurial opportunities available in Ripening Chambers.

Promote Skill Development for Ripening Chambers.

Train human resources in Banana Ripening Technology.

Educate the trainees about Entrepreneurial Development & Skill Training.

Educate the trainees in real time conditions to give them hands on experience.

Promotion of standards, scientific procedures and best practices in banana ripening.

Assist in providing employment opportunities to the trained candidates through our existing network

of promoters of Banana Ripening Chambers.

Educate the potential entrepreneurs about

o The financial viability of setting up a Banana Ripening Chamber.

o The technical standards on Banana Ripening established by NCCD.

o New MIDH guidelines and financial assistance available.

o Financial assistance available from Indian Banks.

Provide feedback concerning future training needs, and participate in the design of annual training

activities.

The prospective employers - ripening chamber owners, allowed practical trainings in their facility and actively

participated with the trainees, and clarified and answered queries raised by the trainees during the practical

session.

They have been registered and updated in our database and will be in touch for the preparation of DPRs etc.

**Actual employment generated will be monitored and reported to NCCD**

Inauguration

Dr. Anupam Goel, Principal RBS College, Agra, Dr. Anita Singh, Dist. Horticulture Officer, Agra

Presentation

Dr. Anita Singh, Dist. Horticulture Officer, Agra Dr. J.C. Sharma, Food Technologist, Agra

LUNCH

Cold Storage Visit- Kamil Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Valedictory Session: Certificate Distribution

(Left To Right) Dr. R.P. Agarwal, Mr. J.C. Sharma, Mr. Ashok Kapoor