Pune, July 16 -- Suyash Charitable Trust, Pune, has emerged as a model of sustainable rural development by creating livelihood opportunities for tribal communities through value addition to indigenous mangoes.
The initiative, which began around 1990, has transformed the economic condition of thousands of tribal families across Pune, Palghar, Nandurbar and several other districts of Maharashtra.
The Trust introduced training in the production of Amchur (dried raw mango powder) from indigenous mangoes with the objective of promoting traditional food processing, organic farming, value addition to local produce and sustainable livelihoods.
Over the years, the initiative has evolved into a successful rural enterprise benefiting thousands of t...