Current Uses and Future Prospects of Ginger Processing and Entrepreneurship Development among Farm Families

Ginger processed products were developed in the Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. The present study was conducted to assess the quantity of ginger used in production and final utilization of ginger. Need assessment for ginger processing skills and training was done to ensure livelihood security. An extensive survey was conducted in Bhimtal block, Nanital District, Uttarakhand. Total 50 farmers were selected and interviewed through structured questionnaire for data collection. The study revealed that 75.0 per cent of the farmers were growing ginger and 67.57 per cent of farmers using 2 to 25 kg as ginger seeds. During peak season, the selling price of ginger ranged between Rs. 30/kg to 80/kg. However, the price of ginger varies widely with production. Eighty four per cent of the farmers were ready to prepare these products, however 64 per cent wanted to sell ginger sherbet in market. Out of 43 farm women trained, only 4 female (with adoption rate 9.30%) adopted this as a business. Hence, processing of ginger may help in increasing the farmers’ income.