Meghalaya government today sought guidance from the Kolkata-based Indian Institute of Packaging to improve packaging of locally available agri-horticultural produce which are on high demand in the market.
"We need your guidance in packaging technology," state's Planning Principal Secretary R M Mishra said while addressing a one day national workshop on packaging of fresh and processed food.
"Our farmers' agri-horticultural produce are of high demand in the market, both domestic and international," he said, seeking linkages which the institute could facilitate for the entrepreneurs here.
Mishra also sought advices on pricing and content of such packaging which he said would be helpful for the serious farmers.
According to the official, the state government is not only 'serious' with the job of empowering local entrepreneurs but also is working overtime to see that value chains are created for their produce.
Citing example of local honey which are being sold in a whiskey bottle at Sohra (Cherrapunjee), Mishra, who also is the CEO Meghalaya Basin Authority, said the institute could help farmers identify better packaging solutions.
Over 220 entrepreneurs and farmers attended the one day workshop.
