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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the establishment of farmers' training and agro-processing centers across Kalyana Karnataka. These facilities, funded through her MPLADS allocation, are now operational in seven districts. The centers process local produce including peanuts, millets, chillies, and soybeans into value-added products. Sitharaman will personally visit and inaugurate these centers while meeting beneficiary farmers and their families.

Key Points: Nirmala Sitharaman Opens Farmers Training Centers Kalyana Karnataka

  • Centers established across seven districts using MP local area development funds
  • Production includes peanut butter, millet flakes and soybean tofu processing
  • Sitharaman to personally inaugurate facilities in four key districts
  • Initiative aims to benefit local farmers and producer organizations directly
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Farmers' training, common facility centers set up across Kalyana Karnataka: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister inaugurates agro-processing centers across seven districts using MPLADS funds, boosting local production of peanut butter, millets, and soybean products.

"Travelling through Kalyana Karnataka from tomorrow, shall participate in visiting the various Farmers' Training and Common facility centres for Agro Processing which have commenced production. - Nirmala Sitharaman"

New Delhi, October 14

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that various farmers' training and common facility centers for agro-processing have been set up across the Kalyana Karnataka region in seven districts, using the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).

The Finance Minister is expected to visit the farmers' training and common facility centres for agro-processing to inaugurate them in four districts, including Vijayanagara, Bellary, Koppal, and Raichur.

"Travelling through Kalyana Karnataka from tomorrow, shall participate in visiting the various Farmers' Training and Common facility centres for Agro Processing which have commenced production. Using funds from my MPLADS, have set up one unit in each of the following seven districts," she posted on X.

The Union Finance Minister further highlighted the production in these training and common facility centres, stating, "Vijayanagara: Peanut Butter, Roasted Peanut, Peanut Chikki, De-seeded Tamarind blocks and Tamarind Pulp (Peanut- 200kgph; Tamarind- 100 kgph). Ballari: Chilli Flakes and Chilli Powder (Chilli - 250 kgph). Koppal: Fruit Pulp, Fruit Juices and Amchur Powder (Fruit - 500 kgph). Raichur: Chila Premix, Channa and Tuar Dal Mill (Dal- 350 kgph). Yadgir: Peanut Butter, Roasted Peanut and Groundnut Oil (300 kgph). Kalaburagi: Millet Flakes, Millet Pops, Millet Flour and Whole Millets (Millet- 500 kgph). Bidar: Soybean tofu and flavoured soy milk (Soyabean- 300 kgph)."

She said that she looks forward to meeting farmers, producer organisations, and their families who stand to benefit from these agro-processing centres.

Earlier, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Monday.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister discussed the need to increase the ceiling limit for Externally Aided Projects (EAPs).

In the meeting, the Chief Minister also highlighted that several crucial projects under the Urban Development Department, Tourism Department, and Agartala Municipal Corporation are currently awaiting progress due to the existing ceiling restriction.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in agricultural development, I appreciate the focus on value addition. The millet processing in Kalaburagi is particularly important given the nutritional benefits and growing demand for millets globally.
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Priya S
Good initiative but I hope there's proper monitoring and support for these centers. Often such projects start well but fail due to maintenance issues and lack of market linkages. Hope this time it's different! 🤞
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Karthik V
The soybean processing unit in Bidar is a game-changer! Tofu and soy milk have huge market potential. This will definitely improve farmers' incomes in the region. Well done! 👍
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Michael C
Impressive to see the specific production capacities mentioned - 500 kgph fruit processing in Koppal shows serious scale. Hope the training includes modern agricultural practices and digital marketing skills too.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the development, I wish there was more transparency about the actual MPLADS fund utilization. Also hope these centers create sustainable employment rather than just temporary hype. The intention is good though.

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