Abstract:
Fruits are an important source of energy for human-beings. But their availability is seasonal
and they are perishable. Hence, they need to be processed and preserved which also results
in value-addition. India produces many varieties of citrus fruits and the project can be set up
in states like Maharashtra, Uttranachal, HP and the North-Eastern states. The state of
Assam is not an exception and many fruits like pineapple, orange, lemon, mango etc. are
grown in large quantities. Hence fruit squash making activity on a small scale is suggested