Social
-Developments for hygienic production using proper food grade materials such as ss-304 for jiggery production.
-Training affiliates on good and ethical manufacturing practices
- Direct payment transfer of Gur to the artisans Account has been introduced for 1st time in ORTSS.
- 4 nos. of Proposals under SFURTI for develop Plamgur clusters in Dhenkanal, Balasore, Angul & Gajapati has been submitted, in which 1000 Palm artisans families will be benefitted, out of which Dhenkanal and Balasore are in final stage.
- Steps has been taken to revive the activities of 20 nos of primary societies.
- Steps has been taken to develop new designs of life style accessories & diversification of value added palm products.
- Application for Geographic Indication (GI Tag)of “Gajapati Date Palm jaggery” Upgraded to Pre Examination stage at G.I Registry.
- Employment generated during the year near about 12000 Palm artisans including migrants on part time basis.