Popularizing Banana Flour For Livelihood During Pandemic: Karnataka

The lockdown has compelled the banana farmers to sell the fruit at Rs 4-5 per kg or discard it in Karnataka. However, Nayana Anand, a woman from Tumkur has found a unique to revolutionize banana fruit into banana flour. Following the idea, she contacted farm educator Shree Padre who helped gain popularity among farmers. Reportedly, the flour can be used for making dosas and gulab jamun.