Soybean Oil Processing Unit inaugurated

Dimapur, June 13 (MExN): A Soybean Oil Processing Unit sponsored by AICRP-Soybean TSP was inaugurated by Prof. R. C. Gupta, Dean, NU: SASRD, Medziphema at Padumpukhuri village, Dimapur on June 12.  

The said unit was formally handed over to Molunglem SHG of Padumpukhuri village, Dimapur after signing an Undertaking by the all women SHG. The processing unit comprises of a Soybean cracker machine and Oil Expeller with filter and broiler.  

While inaugurating the unit, the chief guest, Prof. R.C. Gupta expressed that it is a boon for the farmers of the state as the processing unit can not only process soybean but can also efficiently process 36 different types of oilseeds. Moreover, the cracker machine can also efficiently process different cereals, spices and oilseeds.  

This was stated in a press release issued by Dr. L. Tongpang Longkumer, Programme Officer, AICP-Soybean TSP, NU: SASRD.