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Ernakulam KVK Commissions 500 Kg Batch Lemongrass Distillation Unit to Boost Fringe Farming
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ernakulam under ICAR-CMFRI has commissioned a 500 kg batch capacity lemongrass distillation unit at Vavely, Kottappady, in collaboration with CSIR-CIMAP under the Aroma Mission. The facility enables local processing of lemongrass into high-quality essential oil (80% citral content) and value-added products, aiming to provide sustainable livelihoods for farmers in forest-fringe areas affected by elephant raids.
Jul 9, 2026 1 source