Sirarakhong Chilli Fest: Chilli processing unit inaugurated at Sirarakhong village in Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, August 30 2018:
In the second day of Sirarakhong Chilli Festival, Dr SS Roy, Senior Scientist (Horticulture), ICARResearch Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, has inaugurated a Chilli Processing Unit at Sirarakhong village, Ukhrul.
The unit was established under Tribal Sub-Plan of ICAR.
Dr Roy explained the efforts of ICAR in establishing the said unit and also informed that the unit will be accessible to each and everyone who are involved in chilli cultivation and processing in the village.
Speaking at the inauguration, he explained the unique characters of Sirarakhong chilli, especially the high col- our value and encouraged that with this initiative, the colour and flavour of Sirarakhong chilli should reach to each and every household in the State.
V Wungkhan Zimik, the Headman of Sirarakhong village expressed his sincere thanks to ICAR for establishing the much needed processing unit and assured that village community will surely avail the said facility provided by ICAR.
The unit consists of tray drier, pulverize, shifter sieving machine, digital weighing scale, pouch sealing machine and oil engine.
The unit is an important step towards chilli processing and is expected to improve the processing efficiency and quality of chilli products, said experts.