“Amla holds an immense nutritional value, required for the well-being of the human health in the long run,” said Dr Kulvir Kaur, Assistant Home Scientist, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), while demonstrating the making of amla murabba during the monthly training camp of women’s wing of PAU Kisan Club. In all, 72 rural women attended the programme, held under the leadership of Dr MS Bhullar, Director of Extension Education.

Dr (Mrs) Rupinder Kaur Toor, Associate Director (Skill Development), in her welcome remarks, advocated financial progress through the adoption of women centric avenues such as value addition and agro-processing.

Mrs Kanwaljit Kaur and Mrs Kuldeep Kaur gave practical trainings in the making of chawanprash as well as amla pickle and powder.

Dr Prerna Kapila, Course Coordinator, informed about the skill development programmes aimed at sustainability of the rural community via socio-economic expansion.

Dr Lavleesh Garg, Extension Scientist, proposed a vote of thanks.