BORUM, Nov 13: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Papum Pare, has organised a training programme on banana fibre extraction at Sood village near Naharlagun on November 12, with the participation of a large number of farm women.
During the programme, Nane Taga, Subject Matter Specialist (Community Science), KVK Papum Pare, sensitised participants on the importance and techniques of banana fibre extraction, including its processing, drying, grading and value addition.
She explained that the banana pseudostem, which is usually discarded as agricultural waste after harvesting the banana bunches, can be processed into quality eco-friendly fibre. The fibre can be used to manufacture handicrafts, bags, mats, ropes and other value-added products, offering additional income opportunities for farm families, particularly rural women.
A practical demonstration was also conducted to familiarise participants with the step-by-step process of extracting fibre from banana pseudostems. The participants showed keen interest and interacted with the expert on the potential of banana fibre-based products for self-employment and entrepreneurship.
The programme aimed to promote the waste-to-wealth concept and encourage rural women to adopt banana fibre extraction as a sustainable livelihood activity.