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.