Dr. Neelima Garg provides consultancy, technical guidance, training and project support in horticulture, post-harvest management, value addition, fermentation technologies, sustainable agriculture and agri-entrepreneurship.
With more than three decades of experience in research, technology development, teaching, training and institutional leadership, consultancy services are offered to entrepreneurs, startups, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), self-help groups (SHGs), educational institutions, industries, research organizations and development agencies.
Post-harvest handling of fruits and vegetables
Harvesting, grading, packaging and storage
Shelf-life enhancement technologies
Cold chain management
Quality maintenance during storage and transportation
Reduction of post-harvest losses
Development of fruit and vegetable processing technologies
Product development and standardization
Functional foods and nutraceutical products
Processing plant planning and product diversification
Food quality and safety systems
Fruit wine production from mango, aonla, guava, mahua and other fruits
Fermented fruit and vegetable products
Fermentation process optimization
Product quality improvement and commercialization
Development of specialty and value-added fermented products
Fruit and vegetable-based probiotic products
Functional food development
Nutraceutical product development
Probiotic beverages and fermented foods
Health-oriented value-added products
Soil health improvement strategies
Biodynamic agriculture
Organic farming systems
Composting and bio-inputs
Sustainable horticultural production systems
Biochar and soil enhancement technologies
Horticultural waste utilization
Circular bioeconomy approaches
Waste reduction and sustainability strategies
Conversion of processing waste into value-added products
Compost, feed and bioresource development
Mango processing industries generate large quantities of peel, seed, kernel and pulp waste. Consultancy is available for:
Mango waste characterization and utilization
Development of value-added products from mango waste
Animal feed applications
Bioactive compound recovery
Composting and bioresource generation
Sustainable waste management solutions for processing industries
Technology assessment and validation
Technology transfer strategies
Commercialization planning
Product licensing and scaling
Innovation management
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) guidance
Startup mentoring
Business planning
Project proposal preparation
Value chain development
Enterprise establishment and growth strategies
Skill and capacity development
Customized training programmes are offered in:
Post-harvest management
Value addition and processing
Fermentation technologies
Fruit wines and probiotic products
Soil health and sustainable agriculture
Entrepreneurship development
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Consultations are available online or in person by prior appointment.
For consultancy enquiries, training programmes, project guidance or collaborative opportunities, please contact through the Contact page.