This document discusses post-harvest management and value addition of papaya in India. It outlines key production and harvesting details such as maturity indices. It also describes unit operations in post-harvest handling including harvesting, grading, washing, packaging and storage techniques. Value addition opportunities from papaya include products like papain, pectin, dried papaya, pulp and various confectioneries. Equipment requirements and estimated costs for establishing units to produce papain and pectin are provided.