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Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur

Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (renamed as Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in June, 2001) was established on 1st November, 1978.The College of Agriculture (established in May, 1966) formed the nucleus of the new farm University. It is ICAR accredited and ISO 9001:2015 certified institution. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has ranked this University at eleventh place among all farm universities of the country. The University has been given the mandate for making provision for imparting education in agriculture and other allied branches of learning, furthering the advancement of learning and prosecution of research and undertaking extension of such sciences, especially to the rural people of Himachal Pradesh. Over the years, this University has contributed significantly in transforming the farm scenario of Himachal Pradesh. It has developed human resources, varieties and technologies and transferred these to farming community enabling the State to receive the “Krishikarman award” of Govt. of India four times in row for food grain production among small states of the country. Today, the State has earned its name for hill agricultural diversification and the farming community has imposed its faith in the University.

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Subject: Food and Nutrition × Author: Devi, Shalini × Start date: 2014 ×
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    QUALITY EVALUATION AND VALUE ADDITION OF NON-CONVENTIONAL MILLETS GROWN IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (CSKHPKV, Palampur, 2019-03-05) Devi, Shalini; Modgil, Rajni
    The present investigation was undertaken with the objectives to evaluate physico-chemical characteristics, effect of processing, development and evaluation of value added products of non-conventional millets grown in Himachal Pradesh. Non-conventional millets viz. kodra (Eleusine coracana), kauni (Setaria italica), chinoi (Panicum miliaceum) and shounkh (Echinochloa esculenta) were procured from local farmers of district Sirmaur of Himachal Pradesh. Millets were analyzed for their physico-chemical and nutritional quality. Results of the study showed that kodra, kauni, chinoi and shounkh contained 9.08, 8.07, 12.76 and 12.21 per cent crude protein, respectively. Lowest crude fat content was found in kodra i.e. 1.39 per cent. Kodra was rich in calcium (294.78 mg/100g) and shounkh was rich in iron content (3.74 mg/100g). Shounkh had better functional properties as compared to the other three millets. Kodra and chinoi were found to be a rich source of total phenols i.e. 27.94 and 21.66 mg TAE /100g, respectively as compared to kauni and shounkh. All the millets were deficient in one or more than one B-complex vitamins and amino acids. Millets were processed by processing techniques (popping, steaming and germination). Popping and steaming resulted a decrease in the protein content. Ash content of kodra, kauni and chinoi increased after popping and germination. On the other hand fat content decreased after processing. Antinutrients i.e. saponins, phytic acid and oxalates decreased after processing. Total phenols increased after popping and germination. Various nutrient rich value added products like mathri, chakli, bhaturu mix, instant idli mix and cake can be prepared from millets up to 75, 70, 70, 65 and 70 per cent level of supplementation, respectively. Non-conventional millets and their value added products should be commercialized so that these can be helpful in dealing with the problem of malnutrition and improving the economic status of small farmers.