Diffusion of Efficient Biomass Utilization technologies in non-formal industries in Karnataka And Kerala

Promoting Fish Drying using efficient biomass driers

This project has demonstrated the technology of fuel efficient biomass dryers for hygienic of fish. Four groups of women have initiated fish drying enterprises. The groups dry between 5 - 10 tons of fish and prawns every year and earn significant profits.

Capacity building of existing networks of NGOs, CBOs,SHGs for environment linked income generation activities

This project contributed to the capacity building of self help groups, non government and community based organization for environment linked income generation activities. The project reached 1600 women through awareness programmes and 176 women were introduced to income generation activities.

Capacity building among community based organisation: Household level cashew processing by women's neighbourhood help groups in Kasargod district of Kerala

The project developed the capacity of three women's groups leading to the establishment of a household / neighbourhood level cashew processing facility. The project also set up a training cum production centre in Pallikere panchayat of Kasargod district, Kerala

Development and introduction of training courses in biomass based drying technologies

This ongoing project aims to build the capacity of identified TIDE staff in conducting technical and enterprise training courses for semi literate women. Four women's enterprises would become operational as a result of project interventions.