Processing unit arrange at Krishi Vigyan Kendra for papaya black diamond (Makhana)

The papaya of ‘black diamond’ which suggests ‘Makhana’ with medicinal properties has now began with the machine in Dhamtari district. It is value noting that dry fruits, makhana used as fasting meals, comprise ample calcium, vitamin complicated, fiber and ash. It can also be very helpful for diabetes sufferers, because it comprises a really small quantity of sugar. It can also be helpful for coronary heart sufferers. Makhana, which is accessible within the open marketplace for 600 to 800 rupees kg, is being cultivated in Krishi Vigyan Kendra space in Dhamtari for the final three years. Senior scientist and main agricultural science heart Dr. SS Chandravanshi explains that Makhana is cultivated in waterlogged and marshy lands. Since the realm of ​​Dhamtari district is low land, the scope of Makhana cultivation right here is not going to be denied. It can also be fascinating to notice that Makhana cultivation was first began in Dhamtari district within the state.

Along with this, the cultivation of Makhana has been examined within the fields of the farmers and so they had been additionally defined that ‘black diamond’ may be simply grown in such fields the place there’s extra waterlogging. With this understanding and understanding of the medicinal properties of ‘black diamond’, the farmer of Bodra, Shri Hari Om Sahu, cultivated Makhana in his 75 Dismil farm in 2017-18 About seven quintals of Makhana seed produced right here had been offered in Bihar and Ludhiana with the assistance of Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Farmer Mr. Sahu made a revenue of Rs. 40 thousand from this. Although guide Makhana popping was accomplished within the district at the moment, because of this, uncooked Makhana seeds had been offered.