Vol. 10, Special Issue 12 (2021)

Author(s):
SP Tripathi, Shashi Gour, Chandrajiit Singh, SPS Somvanshi and Anita Shukla

Abstract:
The present study was conducting in Balaguda and Ralayata adopted villages of KVK Mandsaur; under On Farm Testing (OFT) program 18 farm women were selected purposely for Income generation through value addition making tamarind Sauce product. To study the various demographic & Socio-Economic parameter’s a prescheduled interview Performa and questionnaire was developed; Product were also evaluated for Sensory parameters viz; taste, color, texture, flavor overall acceptability and shelf life. Data were analyzed, and simple mean percentage was calculated. The results for Socio-economic attributes’ majority of the respondents were literate and only few 11.00 per cent respondents were illiterate. Additional Income Increased 20.52 % in improved method compare to traditional method. Farm women are generating income through value addition and nutritional security through tamarind sauce in rural areas. It can be helpful to manage market price instability and losses of tamarind fruits.