Certificate distribution ceremony held on successful completion of its food processing training

VEHARI - The Regional Agricultural Economic Development Centre (REDC) Vehari organised a certificate distribution ceremony on the successful completion of its Food Processing Training Course. Deputy Director Public Relations Mian Naeem Asim and REDC Director Communication Fahad Ahsan distributed certificates among the participants.During the training programme, women received practical instruction in the processing and preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables, value addition techniques, and a variety of cooking recipes aimed at enhancing food quality and household income.Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Director Public Relations Mian Naeem Asim said that empowering women economically, promoting food security, and providing value addition skills were commendable initiatives. He emphasised that skill-based education is the need of the hour, adding that processing raw agricultural produce into value-added products enables higher profits at lower costs.He said that practical training equips women for economic independence while creating new employment opportunities and strengthening the agricultural economy. He further highlighted that modern food processing techniques can improve food security and encourage self-employment, stressing the importance of promoting entrepreneurship among the youth and supporting small home-based businesses for sustainable economic growth.Director Communication REDC Fahad Ahsan briefed the participants on the organisation's various programmes, including computer and other vocational training courses, their objectives, significance, and the institution's historical background.He explained that the food processing course provided practical training in the preparation of jam, jelly, squash, ketchup, pickles, chutneys, and a variety of sauces. Participants were also trained in food safety, packaging, extending product shelf life, and the fundamentals of food business management. Course Coordinator Usman Nazir was also present during the ceremony.