Telangana govt to tie up with Kota University for garlic capsule production

Telangana government has decided to send a Memorandum of Understanding to Kota Agricultural University to start production of immunity booster, garlic capsules in the state. ETV Bharat's report on the high demand for capsules has led to positive development.

Kota:Following ETV Bharat's report on immunity booster garlic capsule made in Kota, Telangana government has decided to send a Memorandum of Understanding to Kota Agricultural University in order to kickstart garlic herbal capsules production in the state. The demand for the capsule has witnessed an uptick as it is said to keep Covid-19 at bay.

Dr Mamta Tiwari, Director of Human Resources, Kota Agricultural University, said that she has received letter from Venkataraman Reddy, Director, Horticulture and Sericulture Department, Telangana Government. She also added that they have also received requests for training. A training module has been formulated so that youth of Telangana, women, self-help groups can be given training in this regard.

Three days training

Tiwari said that Agricultural University, Kota is willing to provide training for three days either in Kota or Hyderabad. The training would encapsulate on raw materials, packaging, machinery, manufacturing of capsules. A proposal regarding the same has been sent already, she added.

The aim of Agricultural University is to ramp up the production of capsules as the demand is very high. It would be highly beneficial if more and more people learn how to make it and include it in their diets, according to Tiwari.

Tiwari, added that news on garlic capsules was heavily disseminated through television and newspapers and officials have queued up to get trained on these capsule production and for the MOU.

Benefits of garlic capsule

Across India, garlic capsules are sold at Kota Krishi Vigyan Kendra. It is said to be effective in combating many diseases. It is also claimed that garlic consumption would cure cancer. Those who are deterred by the foul odour may eat it in the form of a capsule.

It can be swallowed with a glass of water like other capsules. It is also said that the capsules are also beneficial in preventing gastric problems and other heart-related diseases.