| Developed a number of values added food products from the value added food products from the raw materials available in this region. Ex: Pomegranate products, sapota candy, RTS beverages, squash and natural juice from different fruits, instant mixes etc. | |||
| Different processes and technologies have been transferred to about 50 prospective entrepreneurs for commercial production. | |||
| About 2000 unemployed youth have been trained through skill development training and other programmes for generation of self employment with about 30% success rate | |||
| About 25 virtual incubates per year utilizing theTBI facilities for preparation for different types of food products. | |||
| About 100 micro enterprises by production of different food products have been established by Strishakti and self help groups in different parts of North Karnataka. | |||
| About 149 Skill Development Training Programmes, 26 Entrepreneurs Awareness Programmes, 34 Workshops, 11 Seminars have been conducted during 2000-2019. | |||
| Unemployed youth and prospective entrepreneurs from 10 districts of North Karnataka and neighboring states of Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are utilizing of services of BEC-STEP. | |||