NTPC Talcher Kaniha logs 100% Ash utilization

NTPC Talcher Kaniha, the Super Thermal Power Station with a capacity of 3010 MW, achieved a significant environmental milestone by successfully achieving 100% ash utilization on 20 March, stated a release issued by the power station on Monday.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

Two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) was signed on Monday relating to operation, maintenance and management of integrated pack houses in Dhenkanal and strengthening livelihoods of WSHG members.

The Directorate of Horticulture, DA&FE and selected Operating Agency, M/S. Cold Chain Solutions signed a MoU for the project titled "Operation, maintenance & management of Integrated Pack House at Govindpur, Dhenkanal in Odisha."

The other MoU was between the Directorate of Horticulture, DA&FE, Mission Shakti, and Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN) for the project titled "Strengthening Livelihoods of WSHG Members through Promotion of Agriculture Production Cluster (APC) in Odisha."

The execution of MoU took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Pravati Parida and Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra.

Dhenkanal Fruits and Vegetables Marketing Company Ltd.(DFVMCL) was formed to create a professionally managed institution providing a comprehensive suite of post-harvest management services, creating efficient market linkages etc.

The Company DFVMCL has the Integrated Pack House as Post Harvest treatment centre with other support infrastructure.

The signed MoU will strengthen the Integrated Pack House for smooth operation & management and procure agricultural produce, fruits & vegetables from Individual Farmers, Farmers Interest Groups, Co-operatives, Agricultural Company or Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) or Farmer Producer Company (FPC) from the nearby catchment area and Agriculture Production Cluster (APC) areas at a mutually remunerative price.