Deepak Kumar Nayak

Cluster Development Executive

Guargum and Isabgol Processing Cluster

Basani Jagga, Dist- Nagaur (Raj.)

Contact No. +91-74260-52021

Email ID: deepakumar.gmvs@gmail.com

CLUSTER PROFILE

Introduction

Nagaur district is situated at the Center of Rajasthan State. The neighbouring districts of Nagaur are- Jodhpur, Pali, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bikaner, Sikar and Churu. A big part of the district is covered by blown sand and sand dunes which form part of the great Thar district. Active dunes and sand shifting are main hazards to cultivation. There in no perennial river in the district, River Luni is a non-perennial river which flows through the district. The flow of river-Luni depends upon the volume of rain fall it receives during monsoons. Gaurgum, Isabgol, Bajara, Wheat, Jowar, Til, Barley and pulses are the important crops of Nagaur District. The other crops of the district are Taramira, Rape Mustard, Gram and Chilly.

Background

Guargum and Isabgol production is very high in Nagaur and Surrounding area which makes it suitable for establishment of processing unit of the same. Low benefit from the agriculture makes labour and farmers to migrate from the area. Proposed activity will not only reduce the migration activity but with increasing income they will be able to make their lifestyle better. Proposed cluster is also aimed to provide them some additional benefits like healthcare camps, Life insurance and health insurance services etc.

Objectives

Following are the objectives of the establishment of cluster-

1. Common collection and processing of Products i.e. Guargum and isabgol.

2. Marketing from the cluster for better benefit.

3. Training programmes for skill upgradation, marketing and better production.

4. Packaging and product development at cluster level for further value addition i.e. hydroxy guargum.