Drumstick

COM-039

Commodity group

Vegetables

Local / NF availability

Availability: Moderate and expanding. Source districts: Prakasam—especially Racherla, Yerragondapalem and Markapur—plus Guntur/Palnadu and Rayalaseema dryland belts. ODOP: No drumstick ODOP in AP. Manufacturing decision: Promising for pod powder, pickle and dehydration where growers can supply the required tender-pod grade. Contract variety and staggered harvests before installing dedicated capacity.

Active?

Yes

Validation status

Validated

Validated by

Pranay Bhargava

Source reference

CFTRI project/technology profiles in current ZIP