Studies - Concept Papers
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Project Report on Export Promotion of Makhana from Bihar
New Delhi, 1 January 2008
The objectives of this project report are (a) to prepare a detailed report on export promotion of makhana from Bihar, (b) to identify the constrains in export promotion of makhana,(c) to identify harvest and post harvest technologies for makhana including mechanization of harvesting, post harvest and processing, (d) to study the existing arrangements for cultivation and prospects of contract farming, (e) to insuring the sustainability of aquatic eco system, (f) to identify constraints in profitability of makhana growers, exports of makhana and its processed products.

Project Report on Export Promotion of Pomegranate from India
New Delhi, 1 January 2008
The objectives of this project report are (a) to prepare a detailed report on export promotion of Pomegranate from India, (b) to identify the constrains in export promotion of Pomegranate, (c) to identify harvest and post harvest technologies for pomegranate including mechanization of harvesting and post harvest management, (d) to study the existing arrangements for cultivation and prospects of contract farming, (e) to identify constraints in profitability of pomegranate growers etc and (f) to identify and suggests the action plan for the establishment of backward and forward linkages in the present scenario.