Description
Course Duration
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Total Duration: 3–6 months (flexible options available)
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Mode of Delivery: Classroom lectures + Practical training + Industry visits
Eligibility Criteria
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Minimum education: 10th/12th pass (Science/Agriculture background preferred)
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Basic understanding of food processing (advantageous but not mandatory)
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Open to entrepreneurs, farmers, and industry professionals
Course Modules
1. Introduction to Cashew Industry
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Global and domestic market trends
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Economic importance of cashew processing
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Supply chain overview
2. Cashew Cultivation & Harvesting
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Varieties of cashew nuts
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Soil, climate, and farming practices
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Harvesting and post-harvest handling
3. Cashew Processing Techniques
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Step-by-step processing:
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Roasting
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Shelling (manual & mechanical)
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Peeling (drying, steaming, cutting)
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Grading and sorting
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Machinery operation & maintenance
4. Quality Control & Safety Standards
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Food safety regulations (FSSAI, ISO, HACCP)
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Hygiene and sanitation in processing units
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Testing for aflatoxins and contaminants
5. By-Product Utilization
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Cashew apple processing (juice, jam, alcohol)
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Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) applications
6. Business & Entrepreneurship
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Setting up a cashew processing unit
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Cost analysis, funding, and subsidies
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Marketing and export procedures
Practical Training
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Hands-on sessions in model processing units
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Field visits to cashew farms & factories
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Workshops on machinery handling
Certification & Assessment
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Evaluation: Theory exams + Practical demonstrations + Project work
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Certificate Awarded: Upon successful completion (recognized by food processing councils/agro-industries)
Career Opportunities
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Cashew processing unit supervisor/technician
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Quality control inspector
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Entrepreneur (small-scale processing unit)
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Export manager in agro-industries
Why Choose This Course?
✅ Industry-aligned curriculum
✅ Expert trainers with field experience
✅ Placement assistance with cashew manufacturers
Contact: [Your Institute/Organization Name]
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Empowering professionals to build a sustainable cashew industry! 🌱🥜


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