Campaign to cash in on jackfruit

June 17, 2012

Mangalore, June 17: To augment the production of jackfruit in India, the Global Village Fruits Inc. on Saturday launched a campaign.

Global Village Fruits Inc. is a for-profit social enterprise started by pre-med anthropology concentrator and Harvard public service traveller Annemarie Ryu which has plans to export 25 tonne of dried jackfruit from India to the US.

"Many people in India do not know the various uses of the fruit. During my visit a year ago, I came to know that about 28 tonne of jackfruit is wasted in India as people do not make optimal use of it and the fruit does not have a profitable market too. When I realized its market potential, I thought of marketing it in the US," Annemarie said. There was overwhelming response when she supplied the fruit to 30 super markets in the US last year.

"I came back to India to start a campaign to promote jackfruit cultivation to meet the need for 25 tonne of jackfruit in the US in the next one year," Annemarie said.

There is huge demand for dehydrated fruit which is easy to export and has a shelf life too. "At present, we are exporting three varieties of the fruit. There are plans to introduce seed flour, jackfruit burger, cookies, juice, jam and other varieties of value added products from jackfruit to the US market," she added.

Annemarie's love for the yummy fruit does not end here.

She is also working on a book that will track the history of jackfruit, its nutritional benefits and uses across the world.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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