The ZTM & BPD Unit and Division of FS & PHT, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi is organizing the Agripreneurship Development Program (ADP) on ‘Innovative processing technologies and functionalized food products’ from 5th to 10th August 2024.
The objective of ADP:
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To enhance the skills and knowledge of agripreneurs in processing techniques for developing functional foods.
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To demonstrate innovative technologies used in food processing.
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To illustrate the importance of adhering to good manufacturing and handling practices, FSSAI regulations, quality assurance and standards, along with outlining procedures for obtaining required licenses and certifications.
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To gain insights into essential considerations and basic calculations when creating a new product and refining production processes.
Why Attend?
After completing this ADP, trainees will have hands-on experience in processing various products that have been developed by the scientists of the Division of FS&PHT, namely, bio-colourant extraction, minimally processed fruits and vegetables, instant noodles, baked products, extruded puffs, flakes, etc. This will generate entrepreneurial skills as the participants will get ideas for new startups, the role of food safety, product formulation, process and machinery requirement, HACCP, GMP, GHP and quality assurance plans for food processing units. This training will also cover practical exposure to novel and innovative technologies for functional food development.
An industry visit will also be included in the training for participants to widen their horizons and provide information about the layout and general operations of a manufacturing plant. This training will help them to diversify their product range, improve the quality of existing products and inculcate confidence to be more competitive in the ever-growing marketplace of highly nutritional and functional products.
Training Details
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Course Director: Dr. Shruti Sethi, Principal Scientist, Division FS&PHT, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
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Course Co-Director: Dr. Akriti Sharma, In-charge, ZTM & BPD Unit, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
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Course Coordinator: Dr Neelam Upadhyay, Scientist (SS), Division FS&PHT, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
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Course co-coordinator: Dr Bindvi Arora, Scientist (SS), Division FS&PHT, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Duration & Date: 06 days (Tentative: 5 - 10 August, 2024)
No. of trainees: Up to 25 (First come first serve basis)
Venue: ZTM & BPD Unit and Division of FS & PHT, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi-110012
Training Cost (per candidate): Rs. 3500/- (excluding boarding and lodging. Request your accommodation by emailing- [email protected] so that accommodation can be provided as per the availability at IARI, PUSA, New Delhi on an actual payment basis).
Please make payment to the following account number:
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Bank Name: Canara Bank
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Name: Pusa Taksay
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Account Branch: 9029-IARI, Pusa Campus, Delhi
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IFSC: CNRB0019029
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Account No: 120000469441
Who can apply?
Agripreneurs who have at least passed class 10th can apply for this training.
Application link - https://pusakrishi.accubate.app/ext/survey/517/apply
