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Processing Sector on 24th September, 2013 at issues being faced by particular areas in their

Mumbai. The theme of the workshop was ‘Food states etc.

Research, Safety, Trade and CODEX’. The Similarly, Vice Chancellors of all Agriculture
workshop was attended by around 150 delegates Universities / Institutions have been requested
representing academia, industry and government to direct all concerned to take up R&D projects
institutions from India and abroad. which are farmer/ micro-enterprises oriented, to

(vii) The 6th National Food R&D Seminar was promote food security besides resolving food

organized by the Ministry and the FICCI on processing issues impacting our country. This

24th September, 2014 at Mumbai. The seminar could be done by consulting the farmer, farmers’

was attended by food regulators, major food organizations, micro entrepreneurs etc. who are

processing industry players, international food operating in the food processing sector. Indian

associations, stakeholders from regulatory, Council of Agricultural Research have also been

research and academic sphere. It provided an requested to provide a list of R&D findings

excellent opportunity to interact, network and arising out of various R&D projects undertaken

learn from the experts from India and abroad. by ICAR institutes so that this could be shared

The above Food R&D seminar focused on by this Ministry by uploading it on the website of

‘Traversing Food Safety: Linking Consumer, this Ministry. Science and Engineering Research

Processes & Markets’ with following sessions: Board (SERB) has also been addressed to select

• Safe food, Better Business: Two sides of a coin projects with applied research which are for the
benefit of farmers and poor, easily available to

• Food Safety Net: Where does India stand? consumers and are geographically equitably

• Food Safety: Linking Consumer, Processes & distributed.

Markets. (x) MoFPI is in the process of setting up an R&D

(viii) The 7th R&D seminar was organized by the portal to disseminate the outcome of the R&D
Ministry and the FICCI on 3th- 4th December, projects assisted by the Ministry. NIFTEM has
2015 in the FICCI Federation House, New been entrusted with this responsibility.

Delhi. The objective of the conference was: 12.(d) IMPLEMENTATION OF R&D SCHEME

i) To bringing together some of the well-known THROUGH SERB:

faces and senior representatives of food In order to promote R&D activities, publicity is also

businesses known worldwide done at regular intervals in the leading newspapers for

ii) Eminent experts from across India and abroad submission of applications for R&D projects in Food
are invited to the convention to share their Processing Sector through Science and Engineering
experience, learning and success stories with the Research Board (SERB) under the Ministry of
delegates Science and Technology during the 1st year of 12th
Plan. Under the revised arrangement, funds will

The theme of the seminar was: Food Safety: be placed by MoFPI with SERB for implementing

Regulation & Infrastructure. the R&D Scheme; SERB will evaluate and decide

(ix) Chief Secretaries of all states have been requested upon funding of individual proposals, monitor the
to widely circulate/ popularise the research progress and give periodical reports to MoFPI on
findings among the various stakeholders. They the progress of the scheme. SERB has the necessary
have also been requested to consider directing expertise and experienced technical staff for handling
all the State Agricultural Universities / other such work. This arrangement has the benefit of
research institutions in their state to take up getting better projects and promoting more efficient
R&D projects which are farmer and small units outcome of the scheme. The revised arrangement is
oriented, which encourage food security and under implementation with effect from 01.04.2012.
which would help in resolving food processing Proposals received up-to 31.03.2012 are being dealt
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w.e.f 01.04.2013 under this Scheme for availing the approved that implementation of R&D scheme will
grant-in-aid. The revised guidelines are available on now be done directly by the Ministry.
the Ministry’s Website. It has been in-principally
R&D Projects assisted during 11th Plan (April-2007
to March, 2012):-

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Year No of new projects approved Assistance released
(Physical Achievement) (Financial Achievement)
2007-08 07
2008-09 259.36
2009-10 10
2010-11 481.30
2011-12 09 414.37
10 559.90
Total 14 637.80
50 2352.73

R&D Projects assisted during 2012-13:-

S.No No of new projects Assistance released
approved (Financial Achievement)
1 Projects approved by MoFPI
2. Projects approved by SERB (Physical Achievement) 638.368
21* 392.986
Total 22# 1031.354

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*This includes 16 new and 5 on-going projects.
#This includes 22 new projects.
The financial achievement indicated includes 2nd and 3rd installments of grant for ongoing cases.
R&D Projects assisted during 2013-14:-

S.No Projects approved by MoFPI No of new projects approved Assistance released (Financial
Projects approved by SERB (Physical Achievement) Achievement)
1 16* 312.73
2 Total 34# 784.11
1096.84
50

*This includes 5 new and 11 on-going projects.
#This includes 33 new and 1on-going projects.
The financial achievement indicated includes 2nd and 3rd installments of grant for ongoing cases.

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R&D Projects assisted during 2014-15

S.No No of new projects Assistance released
approved (Financial Achievement)
1 Projects approved by MoFPI
2. Projects approved by SERB (Physical Achievement) 137.48
03 501.18
638.66
18

Total 21

The financial achievement indicated includes 2nd and 3rd installments of grant for ongoing cases.

R&D Projects assisted during 2015-16

S.No No of new projects Assistance released
approved (Financial Achievement)
1 Projects approved by MoFPI
2. Projects approved by SERB (Physical Achievement) 37.38
1 575.99
Total 22 613.37

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The financial achievement indicated includes 2nd and 3rd installments of grant for ongoing cases.

R&D Projects assisted during 2016-17 (As on 31.12.2016)

S.No No of new projects Assistance released
approved (Financial Achievement)
1 Projects approved by MoFPI
2. Projects approved by SERB (Physical Achievement) 12.90
NIL 291.87
Total 304.77
NIL

The financial achievement indicated includes 2nd and 3rd installments of grant for ongoing cases.
Note: The List of the projects is at Annexure-VIII.

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Chapter-13

PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PUBLICITY

PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR FOOD PROCESSING
INDUSTRIES

13.1 PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES Financial assistance is also provided under the above
scheme to conduct studies, surveys, feasibility reports etc.
Food Processing Sector is a sunrise sector in the which are essential to monitor, review, assess and when
country and has huge potential for enhancing processing required make necessary changes in various schemes plans/
levels especially of perishable products, thereby reducing vision for Ministry as well as allied sectors.
wastage and increasing value addition.
13.2 EXHIBITION/SEMINARS
Ministry aims at development of the processed
food sector, creating awareness, attracting investment During the year 2016-17, a number of exhibitions/
disseminating information regarding food processing fairs and Exhibition-cum- Seminars etc. assisted/
industries and various schemes of the Ministry. It also participated and international interactions made by the
familiarizes the existing and prospective entrepreneurs Ministry. Some of the Events participated/assisted by the
with modern techniques of production and packaging, Ministry at National level in 2016-17 are as follows:-
prevention of wastage & value addition, development of
market & new products and popularization of processed 1. 11th regional edition of AAHAR Chennai-201616-18
products etc through its promotional activities scheme. September, 2016 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai.

The Ministry provides assistance to Apex Industry 2. 4th International Conference and exhibition on India
Bodies like Confederation of Indian Industries(CII), Farm 2 Fork 2016 organized by PHD Chamber of
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Commerce and Industry from 1 - 2 December at
Industry (FICCI), Associated Chambers of Commerce & PHD House, New Delhi.
Industry(ASSOCHAM), PHD chamber of commerce and
Industry andAll India Food ProcessorsAssociation(AIFPA), 3. Annapoorna -World Food India 2016 held from 23-
Central Government, Autonomous Bodies and Public 25 September, 2016 at Bombay Exhibition Centre,
sector Undertakings for organizing workshops, seminars, Mumbai organized by Federation by Indian Chamber
exhibitions, fairs etc and also if ministry organises itself or of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi.
through its institutes i.e. NIFTEM/IICPT etc .
In addition, Ministry assisted in organization of 35
Financial assistance is provided to the agencies Seminars/ Workshops in different parts of the country for
upto 50% of the cost subject to a maximum of Rs. 4 lakh promotion and popularization of processed food as per list
for organizing seminars/ workshops. However, when at Annexure IX.
the Ministry sponsors or commissions such events, the
above financial ceiling is not applicable.The quantum of 13.3 PUBLICITY
assistance for organizing Fair/ Exhibition depends on the
merits of proposal. Advertisement and publicity plays a very important
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Various stakeholders are made aware of the schemes and 13.4.2 Visit to Rome and San Marino, Italy (29th
new initiatives taken up by the Ministry so as to enable them September to 1st October 2016)
to take advantage of it. Thus, a sustainable media campaign
on a continuous basis is a necessity to create awareness of This visit was planned as a follow up of the bilateral
the schemes and the programmes of the Ministry. During meeting held in Italy on 4th September 2016 where EAM
the year, Ministry of Food Processing Industries has carried (Hon’ble External Affairs Minister) had conveyed to
out various publicity activities through Print media, Radio Foreign Minister Gentiloni that Hon’ble Minister of Food
jingles, TV spots etc. through DAVP. Various schemes/ Processing will arrive in Rome. Accordingly, the delegation
programmes implemented and the new projects being led by Hon’ble Minister, FPI and accompanied by Private
taken up by the Ministry were widely publicized. Publicity Secretary (Shri Hardeep Singh), visited Rome and San
materials in the form of folders/brochures containing basic Marino from 29th September to 1st October 2016. The
information of the schemes implemented by the Ministry visit witnessed meetings with Under Secretary of Foreign
were also distributed to the public in various functions/ Affairs of Italy, leading Italian food processing companies
fairs/exhibitions participated by the Ministry including and associations and Sa Marinese State Secretary of Foreign
the international fairs/exhibitions where the Ministry Affairs, Mr. Pasquale Valentini and the State Secretaries
participated. Booklets on achievements of the MoFPI on Mr. Marco Arzilli and Teodoro Lonfernini. In all these
completion of 24 months and also 30 months of the current meetings, Hon’ble Minister, FPI highlighted the positive
government have been published and circulated widely to environment prevailing in India at present for doing
various States, departments and Ministries. business and invited the entrepreneurs from these countries
to come and start enterprise in India in any sector of their
13.4 Exhibitions/Fairs (International) choice while stressing for investment in Food Processing
Sector. The huge scope prevailing for cooperation between
13.4.1 Visit to London (UK) (6th -8th September 2016) India and Italy including San Marino was also underlined.
The investors and Govt. authorities were also hinted about
A high level delegation led by Hon’ble Minister of holding of World Food India show in Delhi in 2017. Follow
Food Processing Industries Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, up action has been initiated in the matter.
accompanied by Private Secretary (Shri Hardeep Singh)
and Shri Jagdish Prasad Meena, Special Secretary, visited 13.4.3 Visit to SIAL Food Exhibition 2016 (16th to
London (United Kingdom)from 6th -8th September 2016 for 20th October, 2016)
promoting Foreign Direct Investments under the new FDI
policy allowing 100% in trading, including e-commerce, in During the year, Ministry participated jointly with
respect of food products produced and manufactured in India. APEDA in SIAL FOOD EXHIBITION held in Paris, France
During the visit, the delegation had extensive discussions from 16th to 20th October, 2016. A high level delegation
with various Food Retail Chains in UK and also Mr. George led by Hon’ble Minister of Food Processing Industries Smt.
Eustice, Minister of State, Department of Environment and Harsimrat Kaur Badal, accompanied by Private Secretary
Rural Affairs, UK. From those interactions, it was clear (Shri Hardeep Singh) and Smt. Anuradha Prasad, Joint
that the foreign retail companies are keen to consider India Secretary plus representatives from Industry Associations
as one of the major investment destinations. However, they and Promoters of Mega Food Park and Cold Chain,
are wary of entering Indian food market as the retail model participated in the above said fair from 18th -20th October
of India is different from their model and therefore, they 2016. The delegation met a number of major international
are looking for suitable Joint venture partners to enter the players in the Food Processing Sector and deliberated on
Indian market.The investors and Govt. authorities were also investment and collaboration opportunities between India
hinted about holding of World Food India show in Delhi in and France. Most of the interactions with major players
2017. Follow up action has been initiated in the matter. highlighted the fact that French Companies are keenly

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looking at India for exploring and finding appropriate country’s investors as a result of this policy and the kind
partners to enter into partnerships/Joint Ventures. The of impetus that it will provide to investment in marketing
investors were assured that the Government is committed of food products and in the entire supply chain of food
to facilitate all investments into India and whatever needs processing sector. They were further requested to further
to be done for encouraging the investment, the Government sensitize their country’s investors in this regard.
would go to extra mile for ensuring timely approvals. The
investors and Govt. authorities were also hinted about As a follow up of the above meetings, Ministry
holding of World Food India show in Delhi in 2017. Follow of Food Processing Industries also had discussion on
up action has been initiated in the matter. 19.08.2016 with the existing foreign investors in Indian
Food Processing and retail industry namely Kraft, Danone,
13.5 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION Nestle, McCain, Ferrero, Del Monte, Thailand based CP
foods and Walmart regarding their plans for investment
13.5.1 Foreign delegations met Minister, FPI and in view of the new 100% FDI policy which permits
Secretary, FPI: Several meetings under the trading, including e-commerce, in respect of food products
Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of Food manufactured and/or produced in India.
Processing Industries and Secretary, Ministry of
Food Processing Industries were held with visiting 13.6 Organizing World Food India Show in New Delhi
Ministers/Delegates from various countries such in Nov. 2017:
as Israel, Angola, Brazil, Canada and France for
looking into opportunities for bilateral cooperation in For boosting the Indian Food Processing Sector and
the field of food processing sector. Ministry of Food making India an attractive destination for Foreign Direct
Processing Industries offered bilateral cooperation Investment (FDI) in that sector, Ministry of Food Processing
under Mega Food Parks, Cold Chain and transfer Industries inter alia decided to hold World Food India Show
of food processing technologies with different in Nov. 2017. The above event will be organized only after
countries. obtaining approval of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

13.5.2 Meetings with Ambassadors/High Commissioners 13.7 ACTIVITIES UNDER INDIA AFRICA FORUM
in MoFPI: SUMMIT

In order to promote Foreign Direct Investments under Under the India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS),
the new FDI policy allowing 100% in trading, including Ministry of Food Processing Industries has been designated
e-commerce, in respect of food products produced and as Implementing Ministry for setting up of following
manufactured in India, Ministry of Food Processing projects in Africa over a period of three years.
Industries had, under the Chairpersonship of Minister,
FPI, two meetings on 17.03.2016 and 03.08.2016 with 13.7.1 IAFS-II: Food Testing Laboratories (FTLs)
Ambassadors/High Commissioners of various countries
namely Australia, China, Canada, France, Indonesia, Under IAFS-II, 5 FTLs have been sanctioned for
Japan, Korea, Netherland, Poland, Russia, Singapore, UK, African countries, namely Republic of Congo, Gambia,
New Zealand, UAE, Thailand, Germany, Belgium, Brazil, Nigeria, Rwanda & Zimbabwe. All the 5 countries were
USA and Malaysia. The meetings were arranged through visited by delegations of Government of India consisting
Ministry of External Affairs, GoI. of MoFPI and MEA officials and representative of
implementing agency (ICRISAT) and selected the FTL
During these meetings, the representatives of the sites in all the above 5 countries. During the current year,
foreign Missions were sensitized about the new FDI policy bid document has been published inviting online bids
and explained the opportunities arising in India for their for Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of

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Application and Method Guaranteed Equipment, General Govt. of India (MEA) and their building plans have been
Lab Equipment and Furniture for five comprehensive Food approved. During the year, the Implementing Agency,
Testing Laboratories being setup in the above five African International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid
Countries. The said bid is yet to be finalized and is awaiting Tropics, Hyderabad has submitted the draft bid documents
MEA clearance. for initiating bidding process for inviting online bids/tenders
through e-procure site of GoI for Supply, Installation,
13.7.2 IAFS-II: Food Processing Incubation Business Testing and Commissioning of Food Processing Machinery
Centre (FPBICs) & Equipment for purpose of setting up of Food Processing
Business Incubation Centre (FPBIC) in the Republic of
Under IAFS-II, 5 FPBICs have been sanctioned for Uganda, Cameroon and Ghana under Indo-Africa Forum
African countries, namely, Angola, Cameroon, Ghana, (i.e. IAFS-II). The online bids will be invited only after
Mali & Uganda. However, the proposal for setting up of obtaining approval for the aforesaid bid documents from
FPBICs in Angola has been dropped by MEA under IAFS- IFW/Competent Authority, MoFPI and Ministry of External
III. Cameroon, Ghana and Uganda have signed MOU with Affairs.

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Chapter-14

National Institute of Food Technology

Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)

14.1 Ministry of Food Processing Industries has set up University under De Novo category by Ministry of Human
NIFTEM as a Centre of Excellence in the field of Resource Development (Department of Higher Education).
Food Sciences & Food Technology. NIFTEM is
mandated to offer high quality educational, research 14.3 Academic Programme:
and management programme specific to the food
industry, disseminating knowledge to the food sector, The Institute has commenced its first academic
providing referral advice on food standards and session of B.Tech (Food Technology & Management) and
business incubation facility. The All India Council M.Tech (Food Technology & Management) from 16th
for Technical Education (AICTE) on 30.04.2013 has August, 2012 and so far the admissions to four academic
approved the undergraduate & postgraduate courses sessions have been completed.
being conducted by NIFTEM.
• The numbers of students admitted in first academic
14.2 Infrastructure: year i.e. 2012-13 were 120 in B.Tech. and 90 in
M.Tech. The seats have increased from 120 to 180
NIFTEM is equipped with following facilities: in B. Tech. programme for the subsequent academic
years. There are 20 seats in Ph.D. programme.
• Administrative Block
• The Institute had commenced its first academic
• Academic Block with modern classrooms, state- session of B.Tech. (Food Technology & Management)
of-art teaching and research labs, and seminar and five streams of M.Tech. (Food Technology &
halls. Management) from 16th August, 2012.

• NIFTEM Knowledge Centre(Library) • The five streams of M.Tech programme are:-

• 14 Teaching-cum- Research Labs 1) Food Supply Chain Management

• Pilot Plants and Auditorium are in the process of 2) Food Safety and Quality Management
establishment.
3) Food Process Engineering and Management
• Hostels with capacity for accommodating 950
students. 4) Food Plant Operations Management

• Dispensary, Bank, Cafeteria are fully functional 5) Food Technology and Management

• All students have been provided hostel • Ph.D. Programme in all the five disciplines has
accommodation. commenced from the academic year 2013-14.

• Gym, indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

NIFTEM has been registered as a society under • Intake of students during the Academic year 2015-16

Societies Registration Act, 1860 and declared Deemed to be to each course:

Courses No. of seats approved No. of Students admitted uring 2015-16

B.Tech. 180 179
M.Tech.- 5 Stream 90 91*
Ph.D.- 5 Stream 25 24
Post Doctoral Programme 10
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* Kashmiri migrant

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14.4 National and International Conference and 14.6 New Initiatives:
Workshop:
NIFTEM has taken following initiatives to fulfill its
The following programmes have been organized: mandate as centre of excellence for food processing and
sector promotion organization.
i) 3rd International Conference on “ Impacting
Food Value Chain and Leveraging 14.7 Village Adoption Programme (VAP):
Innovations(IFVCI-2015) from 26-28 February,
2015 Village Adoption is a unique program conceptualized
by NIFTEM for its students, with a view to sensitize
ii) National Conference on “Sustainability of Food and educate them on the problems and practices of the
Processing Sector- Greening of Food Processing farmers at the grass root level. So far Ninevisits have been
Sector” on 18-19 June, 2015 accomplished. During 2015-16, 36 VAP teams covered 38
villages across 17 States.
iii) Brain Storming Workshop on “Greening of
Processing Industries” on 9th May, 2015 Achievement under VAP so far:

iv) 1st Workshop on “ Food Allergen Control Workshop, • Entrepreneurship Development Programme -250
Ingredient Sourcing Detection and Labeling from
9-11 March, 2015 • Product Development processes-15

v) 2nd Workshop on “Dehydration of Food and • Market Linkage through SHG -143
Agricultural Products: Principles, Practices, and
Prospects from 25-27 February, 2015. • Cataloguing of Traditional Food Recipes -500

vi) Indo- New Zealand Seminar 2015 on Post harvest • Toilets Constructed-220
Technologies and Food Processing in India and New
Zealand • Vermi Composting-27

vii) ICFOST-XXIII-Fostering Innovative Research and • Roads/Drains etc-38
Entrepreneurship(FIRE) for Indian Foods
• Social Issues related Programmes-450
14.5 M.Tech. Students Placement (2013-15):
• Swachh Bharat Abhiyan-35
NIFTEM has successfully concluded its final
placement process with 100% placements for • Lecture arranged-912
the second batch of M.Tech.(2013-15). A total of
29 companies participated in the final placement • No. of entrepreneurs identified-125
process. In a batch of 86 students, 73 participated
in the placement process while 12 opted out due • Potential Entrepreneurs selected for training in
to higher studies and other reasons. The average Phase-II- 1546
compensation registered an increase of 7% over last
year with an average of rs.3.86 LPA. The highest • Renewable Energy/Solar Energy initiatives
CTC amounted to Re.8.25 LPA. It is noteworthy that
the top 10 recruiters landed on average of Rs. 5.27 • Lectures-100
LPA.
• Campaign-99

• Solar Street lights-110

• Biogas Plants-25

• Library set up-24 (569 books)

• Project Report prepared-138

• Market Survey conducted-113

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• Awareness Campaign-600 enhance market promotion, consumption and utilization of
Indian cereal grains and their value added products.
• Visit of Formers to Industry-72
Four training programmes (03 in July 2014 and
• Collection and traditional recipes-494 01 in February 2015) were conducted and more than 40
beneficiaries have been benefited. These one day training
• Documentation of traditional storages method-217 programmes were specially meant for the rural women,
to impart them the technical know-how and help them
• Plantation Drive-65 manoeuvre the way to success. In addition IGPRTC is
weaving its partnership with Mc Gill University Canada
• No. of success stories-73 on healthy product Innovation. A pilot plant cum incubator
facility detailed project report was developed on Grains
14.8 Students’ Innovation Fund: processing.

The Institute has created an Innovation Fund for 14.12 International Bakery Research and Training
NIFTEM students to encourage them to undertake research
for development of new innovation driven knowledge Centre (IBRTC):
based processes, products and technologies. Financial
assistance up to Rs. 15 lakh will be provided for innovative • NIFTEM has set up an International Bakery
research projects to individual students and groups. The Research and Training Centre to facilitate in-
above financial ceiling can be enhanced in respect of highly house and externally supported continuous
deserving projects. experiential learning and motivating
entrepreneurs to start new ventures with faculty
14.9 NIFTEM Industry Forum (NIF): mentoring from NIFTEM. The Bakery Centre
could also train the work force and upgrade their
The Institute has set up NIFTEM Industry Forum skills to produce quality bakery products. The
consisting of representatives of food processing industry Centre has also organized Training Programmes
and allied sector to advise on Teaching, Research, for Rural Youth and Women for self employment
Entrepreneurship Development, Skill Development, generation among themselves.
Consultancy to the Industry and SME up gradation. So far
4 meetings have been conducted. • One day trainings on Biscuit Preparation,
Muffin & Nankhatai Preparation and Bread &
14.10 NIFTEM Research Development Council Rusk Preparation were conducted on August 05,
(NRDC): 09 and 10, 2015 respectively where rural youth
and women underwent the training on different
A Research Development Council consisting of about bakery items.
65 members drawn from industry and academia has been
set up to chalk out the future Research Agenda of NIFTEM. • One month “Baking Technician” training was
Experts from Indian Council of Agricultural Research conducted under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas
(ICAR), Central Food Technological Research Institute Yojna (PMKVY) from September 04, 2015 to
(CFTRI), Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering October 07, 2015 and Total 19 trainees were
& Technology (CIPHET), Defence Food Research trained under this training. Next batch of the
Laboratory (DFRL), Defence Research & Development same training was started from November 04,
Organization (DRDO), IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, Harcourt 2015.
Butler Technological Institute (HBTI), Kanpur and IIM,
Lucknow have been included in the Council. Four meetings • The centre is actively involved in industry
of NIFTEM Research Development Council have so far collaborative projects. Currently the centre is
been held. having two projects namely (i) Development of
healthy premixes for various bakery items with
14.11 International Grain Processing Research & Bajaj Foods (2) Extension of shelf life of donuts
Training Centre (IGPRTC): Jaglax Bakery.

International Grain Processing Research and Training 14.13 International Centre of Excellence for Food
Centre has been set up in collaboration with grain industry
to function as an outreach organization of NIFTEM and to Safety and Quality (ICEFSQ):

Objectives of the Center of Excellence:

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A-Undertake projects for providing solutions to Food • Fruits and vegetable products.
Industry
• Meat and poultry products.
• Analytical studies for development of new processes
& products & improvements / modifications in the • Dairy products processing.
existing products / processes
• Cereal, grain and bakery products.
• Studies for shelf life and enhancement of the existing
shelf life of the products. • Ready to Eat Indian traditional food products.

• Studies for food fortification & storage/stability of Objectives of Pilot Plants:
fortified foods.
All the above five pilot plants to be set up at NIFTEM
• Studies for development of nutraceuticals & would meet the following objectives:
functional foods.
• Serve as Business Incubation Centre for the existing
• Studies for new analytical method development and food industries as well as the budding entrepreneurs
validation. from both large scale industries as well as medium,
small and micro enterprises to incubate their ideas and
• Studies for development and characterization of new also to facilitate in providing ‘Hands on Training’ to
packaging material & studying the food packaging students, progressive farmers as well as the potential
interactions & compatibility. entrepreneurs.

B-Conduct Training Programs for Up-gradation of Skills • Provide a vital source for food companies that are
just starting up or evaluating new process or product
C-Serve as the center for CODEX and support for lines
FSSAI
• Provide processing vessels, product and process
D- Serve the Industry by providing an accredited State- of– lines of varying capacities to cater to the needs of the
art Food Testing Laboratory to ensure Quality and Safety of different sectors of the food industry (large, medium,
Food:Astate-of-the-art, accredited Food Testing Laboratory small and micro enterprises)
for conducting physical, chemical and microbiological
analysis of all kinds of food products would form part of • Provide Research facilities to the food industry for
the International Centre of Excellence for Food Safety & development of novel and innovative products and
Quality. The proposed Testing Lab will be accredited by processes and modification of existing products and
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration processes
Laboratories (NABL) for the purpose of carrying out
analysis of samples by the food analysis. Further the • To make available the facilities for the evaluation
laboratory shall fulfill all the conditions required for a of new ingredients, formulations, and processes
Referral Laboratory as per the guidelines of Food Safety on a small and medium scale production and
and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This lab will demonstration
also provide testing facility to Food Sector at low cost
and will meet Referral Laboratory as per the guidelines of The efforts would be towards developing new
FSSAI. Food Testing Lab is expected to be commissioned technologies and ultimately to commercialize them. In this
by 2016. regard the complete process of setting up of the pilot plants
has been awarded to a Project Management agency. The
14.14 Pilot Plants agency would carry out the entire work i.e. from concept
to commissioning of the different pilot plants on turn- key
In order to cater to the needs of the food industry basis.
(large scale, medium, small & micro scale enterprises)
NIFTEM is in the process of setting up five Pilot Plants 14.15 Skill Development: Short Term Training
within its campus covering the following sectors: Programmes:

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and human resource development in food processing industries. It also provides need based trailer made training
sector, the Institute has set up Skill Development programmes to the industries and organizations on their
request.
Division, which caters the manpower requirement of

S No Types of Programme No. of programmes No. participants Duration of Programme
conducted trained One, two and four weeks
01 Short term training 83 3150
programmes One day
16 5235
02 Outreach/Awareness
programs

14.16 MAKE IN INDIA 2. Khakhra (Gujarat);

Under “Make in India Project” NIFTEM proposes 3. Puran Poli (Maharashtra);
to establish National Centre for Indian Traditional Foods
at NIFTEM campus to conduct study on Indian traditional 4. Khandvi (Gujarat);
foods to promote globalization of these foods & capture
the world food market. The ever-changing profile of 5. BoondiLaddoo (Rajasthan, UP, Bihar);
workers, family composition, eating habits, and the need
for nutritious food at affordable prices are all pointing 6. ChikenKabab (Punjab);
towards a new paradigm in food industry. In such a scenario
Indian traditional recipes hold a great promise. These 7. Prawn curry (West Bengal);
recipes are healthy, nutritious and appeal to Indian palate.
In fact, there is a great scope to offer these Indian foods 8. Chila (North India);
to global consumers and increase the trade of Indian foods
worldwide. 9. Gustava (Kashmir);

NIFTEM proposes to establish National Centre for 10. Khaja (Bihar);
Indian Traditional Foods at NIFTEM campus to conduct
study on Indian traditional foods to promote globalization of 11. Vada (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu),
these foods. Activities under this include (i) establishment
of the science of Indian traditional foods in relation to 12. Ghewar (Haryana, Rajasthan)
nutritional quality and environment, (ii) standardization of
the process of preparation of the traditional foods leading to 13. Kajukatli (Pan India)
standardization of recipes,(iii) development of appropriate
machinery for the mass production of the traditional foods 14.17 NATIONAL HORTICULTURE MISSION
and (iv) commercialization of the Indian traditional foods PROJECT
in India as well as globally.
NHM has sanctioned a project on village level
Eleven recipes have been selected under Make in training to develop entrepreneurs through trainings
India Project: at 3 levels; Outreach to create sensitization and basic
knowledge of processing, followed by one week training
1. Sattu fortified (Bihar, Eastern UP, West Bengal); including attachment to industry (3 weeks) and supported
by handholding.

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from different adopted villages identified by the respective 14.20 Establishment of Frontline Demonstration Centre
Village Adoption Teams. In order to accelerate the desired –cum- Primary Processing Centres (FLDC- cum-
goals under VAP, a comprehensive EDP, integrated through PPC):
different levels of training programmes followed by a
Conclave is being planned. During 8th VAP, 11 EDPs were With a view to prevent post-harvest losses and add
conducted in 13 villages and rest 24 villages. During VAP- value to the horticulture produce, a frontline demonstration
09, out of 24 proposed training programs, training was centre-cum-primary processing centre (FLDC-cum-PPC))
conducted in 18 villages. Remaining 6 training programs for agricultural produce with an appropriate set of equipments
will be completed in next VAP. As such, 900 persons have is essential. A frontline demonstration centre is a mini
been trained. processing plant which is equipped with an appropriate set
of equipment for sorting, washing, grading, value addition
14.18 NATIONAL HORTICULTURE BOARD and packaging along with appropriate storage facilities
PROJECT: (cold storage) to provide training and demonstration to
villagers, small entrepreneurs and students related to
In order to develop entrepreneurship in Horticulture primary processing, secondary processing and storage of
and provide more basic data for fruit and vegetable agricultural produce. This frontline demonstration centre
processing, an MOU between NHB and NIFTEM was and storage unit will also be the benchmark for establishing
executed on 21-4-2015 for deliverables on research for the frontline demonstration centre and storage at farm and
developing storage conditions in the cold chain, especially producer level.
tropical produce of Indian varieties. Likewise, for scientific
development in horticulture, HRD initiatives are required 2 PPC’s are being established, first at NIFTEM campus on
to be taken for which deliverables have been defined as PPC model and another at Manuali Village under NHM
series of trainings on identified topics. The project is to be funds.
implemented initially for 3 years and thereafter it can also
be extended further by 2 years on requirement. NHB has 14.21 Research activities:
sanctioned grant of Rs.3.0625 crore for undertaking research
trials including equipment and professor Chair salary and The Institute has established a ‘Research Cell’ for
research grant and generating data on storage conditions for starting research activities in the relevant areas of Food
tropical produces. So far, Rs.30.62 lakh have been received Technology Entrepreneurship & Management. For this
and a matching amount invested by NIFTEM in organizing purpose a workshop was organized and brain storming
trainings with a thrust on cold chain planning, designing, session was conducted to finalize the agenda of research
produce handling, storing, palletization and stacking etc. activities to be undertaken at NIFTEM. In this workshop,
So far 11 trainings have been conducted against the target eminent experts from academia and industry shared their
of 19. views about the future areas of research at NIFTEM.

14.19 PRADHAN MANTRI KAUSHAL VIKAS NIFTEM’s Priority areas of Research:
YOJNA (PMKVY)
The priority areas identified for Research are as given
PMKVY is a unique initiative by the Government of below:
India that aims to offer 24 lakh Indian youth meaningful,
industry relevant, skill based training. Under this scheme, • Novel Food processing Technologies.
the trainees will be offered a financial reward and a
government certification on successful completion of • Nutraceutical and health foods.

training and assessment, which will help them in securing a • Nano Science in food preservation and food quality.

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• Development of value added food products. comparatively reliable analytical method for the
bio traceability purpose which can also be employed
• Role of microorganisms in food chain in transfer of for ascertaining the shelf life of paneer for a given
antibiotic resistance. period of time.

• Study of microbiological status of food in different • A Study on Backend Condition of Street Food
parts of the country (to be developed as network Vendors
project).
The study was varied out on street vendors in
• Food Structure and Functionality. Vijaywada, AP. Results reveal that there is huge need
of hygiene training and awareness programs to build
• Basic Bioscience Underpinning health. the capacity of the street food vendors to ensure safe
street food to the consumers.
• Food Waste and by–product Utilizations.
• Development of Anti-oxidative and Anti-bacterial
• Food Safety and Traceability. edible coatings for Fish Steaks from Pomegranate

• Food Biotechnology. The edible coating developed from pomegranate
peels indicated improved coating stability and
• Design, modeling, and simulation of food processes. increased the shelf life of the fish steak from 3 days to
8 days at 400C in terms of microbial quality. Coating
• Food Supply Chain and Retail Management. also reduced the TBARS value approximately 4 fold
and improved the fish steaks from oxidative stress.
• Harmonization of standards.
• Development of Smart Magnetic Nanomaterials
• Regulatory and policy research for food safety. for Capturing and Killing of Food-borne
Pathogens
• Risk identification, assessment and characterization.
The newly designed nanoparticles may be
Short Term research projects & status Paper for incorporated into food packaging material so as to offer
M. Tech Students: a non-toxic, bioactive package that may kill the existing
microflora associated with the food stuff and extend its
Based upon various industrial problems and the shelf storage properties.
issues related to food safety, short research projects have
been allotted to the students of M. Tech, as a part of the • Process Upgradation of Kheer making for
term course curriculum. These short term research projects mechanized production
would help generate some results and data which could be
taken up as a preliminary work for writing further projects Effort in this project has been to standardize a process
proposals to be submitted for extramural funding. for kheer making with a view to achieve uniform
quality with good taste. A model of the proposed
Research Results equipment has been developed.

Some of the significant research leads are as follows.

• A study on Bio traceability of paneer • Process and Product standardization for a

The Study gave a valuable insight as to how MBRT breakfast cereal products using minor millet flour
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The present study focused on the use of kodo millet 14.22 Agriculture Leadership Award to NIFTEM’s
and little millet flour for the development of optimal cereal Village Adoption Programme
based extruded breakfast product. Composite flour prepared
using whole little millet and kodo millet flour (1:1), Bengal Recognizing the efforts of Village Adoption
gram flour (8%-12%) and apple pomace (2%-6%) was Programme, a unique programme towards National
extruded using twin screw extruder and the formulation Building, NIFTEM was conferred upon with Agriculture
was optimized. Desirable crispy extrudates were obtained Leadership Award for the year 2015 in the area of
when an optimal blend of little millet flour, Bengal gram promoting rural entrepreneurship in rural sector. The efforts
flour and powdered apple pomace was extruded at higher of NIFTEM were assessed by National Level Committee
screw speed 550 rpm, lower mix moisture content. spear headed by Dr M.S. Swaminathan, Father of Indian
Green Revolution. The Award ceremony was organized by
Agriculture Today Group on 18.9.2015 in New Delhi. The
ceremony also witnessed the presence of His Excellency
Shri Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana.

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Chapter-15

THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CROP PROCESSING
TECHNOLOGY (IICPT)

15.1 Introduction jiggery - Rajashree Sugars, Theni

The Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology Selected Research Findings
(IICPT) is a pioneer Research & Development and
academic institute under the aegis of the Ministry of Food • Developed a methodology for rapid detection of
Processing Industries. The Institute, formerly known as adulteration in Sago manufacturing industries using
Paddy Processing Research Center (PPRC), is in existence FTIR
since 1967.
• Milling out-turns for ruling paddy varieties (in 11
The institute conducts research for identifying states of India) were determined for Food Corporation
technologies for processing, preserving, value addition, of India
by-product utilization through bio-processing, process and
product development and food safety and quality. Besides • The efficiency of ‘SRF-coated fabrics’ for CAP
R&D, the institute is also engaged in HRD, analytical, storage and fumigation of food grains was tested and
extension, teaching and training services. The institute found to be superior as compared to conventional
has signed MOU with several international and national polymers
universities and institutes for joint research programs,
exchange of knowledge, scientists and students. IICPT has • Developed domestic-level food grain storage bins
one regional center in Guwahati to cater to the needs of the with insect trapping mechanism
stakeholders in the north-eastern region of the country.
• Technology developed production of Monascus
15.2 Research Focus based natural microbial pigment for food applications

Several internally and externally funded research • Standardized microwave drying for superior colour
projects are being taken up by the scientists of IICPT. The retention in nutmeg
following sections present the major outcomes of on-going/
recently completed research projects at IICPT during 2015- • Designed and developed a non-thermal plasma
16: treatment chamber for treatment of food product

Industry Contract Research • Tomato by-products were incorporated into extruded
value added food products
• Application of bio-available curcuminoids in selected
food products – Drishtee Naturals Bangalore • Developed a field-level modular ventilated curing
system for onion
• Shelf life studies for tuna fish pickle and chukku
coffee – Lilly Foods, Thanjavur • Developed a pre-treatment and MAP method for
preventing browning with extended shelf-life for
• Replacing whole egg in bakery products with banana blossom
pasteurized liquid egg- SKM Pvt. Ltd.
• Developed technology for extension of shelf-life of
• Fortification of white sugar with vitamin A and green chilli using Modified Atmospheric Packaging
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• Standards for turmeric quality grading were modern bakery line, ripening chamber for fruits, extrusion
developed based on curcumin content line and equipments for rice processing are available. 173
nos. of training, consultancy, incubation services were
• Technology developed for extending shelf life of given to 865 beneficiaries during the period from April to
fresh oyster mushroom from 4 days to 18 days using November 2015.
MAP technology combined with ozone treatment
15.4 Food Safety and Quality Testing Laboratory
• Standardized CO2 and aluminum phosphide
combinations to achieve maximum mortality of IICPT’s food safety and quality testing laboratory
storage insects during stored grain fumigation is now recognized by FSSAI as a referral laboratory.
The laboratory is accredited by NABL and is ISO/IEC
• Developed an eco-friendly technology using double 17025:2005 certified. Apart from providing food sample
layered hermetic storage structures for storing analysis services for industries, SHG’s, academic and
turmeric, safe from insects and with improved spice research purposes, the laboratory also provides hand-on-
quality training on hi-tech equipments and on various aspects of
food safety and quality analysis. Since April 2015, IICPT
• Standardized thermal treatment variables for has tested over 640 samples for 3200 parameters.
disinfestation of copra
15.5 Academic Programmes:
• Documented processing methodologies for several
south Indian traditional foods (i) The Institute began offering formal degree courses
at bachelors, masters and doctoral levels in food
• Standardized process for ultrasound assisted process engineering from 2009-10 academic year
extraction of oil from rice bran
(ii) The number of students admitted every year are 60
IICPT encourages collaborative research with in B. Tech programme, 10 in M.Tech. (FPE), 10 in
National Laboratories, Agricultural Universities and Public M.Tech. (FST) and 5 in Ph.D. programme
Private Partnership researches and contract researches.
(iii) International Exposure to Students: The masters
Research Advisory Committee comprising of and doctoral students are sent for short to long term
eminent scientists in the area of Food Processing from training-cum-research experiences in international
various research and academic institutions is monitoring partner institutions. In 2015-16, 4 students went to
the research activities of IICPT. France for gaining research experience

15.3 Food Processing Business Incubation Cum (iv) On-line Classes: A uniqueness of IICPT academic
Training Centre program is teaching through on-line/ web mode
by the faculty from international institutions. Dr.
IICPT has an ISO: 14001 and 22000 & HACCP Swamy Anantheswaran, Professor, Pennsylvania
Certified modern food processing business-cum- State University, USA and Dr. Chithra Karunakaran,
incubation-cum- training center which has product lines Adjunct Professor (University of Saskatchewan) and
such as canning fruits and vegetables; Ready to Serve Beam Line Scientist from Canadian Light Source,
(RTS) or Ready to Drink (RTD) fruit based beverages Canada teach courses to M. Tech (FPE), M.Tech.
and jams and jelly manufacturing with bottling facility; (FST) and Ph. D. (FPE) batches regularly through
facilities for manufacturing of Ready to Cook (RTC) food the internet mode. The web learning classes are
products; Ready to Eat (RTE) food products; Instant mixes, for 150 to 180 minutes of teaching, discussion and
masala and chutney powders and their sachet packaging; presentations per week
specialized packaging section with facilities for ordinary
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(vi) Industrial Exposure: The final year B. Tech students also come to IICPT for their practical classes.
take up industrial training in various food processing
industries across the country as part of the curriculum. 15.7 Scholarships

(vii) Five batches of M.Tech. students and three batches IICPT offers the following scholarships or cash
of B.Tech. students have already graduated from awards to its students:
IICPT
(i) Institute merit-cum-means scholarship is given to
(viii) The graduates of IICPT have been placed for 5 students in each of the 4 years of undergraduate
employment in reputed food processing companies, program. The value of the scholarship is Rs.1,000
Government, or have obtained admissions in per month.
reputed Indian schools such as Indian Institute of
Management, Ahmedabad; MANAGE, Hyderabad; (ii) Institute free studentship is given to one student in
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. NIFTEM, AIT, each of the 4 years of undergraduate program. This
Thailand, ONIRIS, France, Kasetsart University, scholarship offers Rs. 5000 per semester.
Thailand etc.
(iii) Institute prize is a one-time award of Rs. 5000 to the
(ix) Three students from ONIRIS, France, conducted first ranking student of the 2nd year to the 4th year
their research at IICPT for a period of 6 months.  based on their previous academic year performance.

15.6 Research and Teaching Facilities (iv) Anil Adlaka scholarship is given to a 2nd Year
B.Tech. student based on excellence in academic
Following teaching laboratories are functional at IICPT: performances. The award carries a scholarship
amount of Rs. 10,000/- per annum.
(i) Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Laboratory (v) Institute merit scholarship is given for 2 students of
M. Tech during the first year of program. The value
(ii) Agricultural Crop Processing Laboratory of the scholarship is Rs. 5,000 per month.

(iii) Unit Operations Laboratory (vi) Institute merit studentship is given for 2 students of
Ph. D during the first year of program. The value of
(iv) Food Packaging Laboratory the scholarship is Rs.5,000 per month.

(v) Food Engineering Properties Laboratory 15.8 Collaborations & Understandings with
International and National Institutions
(vi) Electronics and Instrumentation Laboratory
Synergizing the efforts of scientists working in
(vii) Spices Process Engineering Laboratory international institutions will help effective delivery of
results to stake holders. Time tested technologies can
(viii) Strength of Materials Laboratory be scaled up or down to suit local conditions rather than
reinventing. Training and research exposure to international
(ix) Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Laboratory laboratories will help create globally competitive manpower
for India.
(x) Food Bio-chemistry Laboratory
Based on these philosophies, IICPT has so far signed
(xi) Food Microbiology Laboratory MoUs with 14 International Institutions, 18 Industries and
37 National Institutions.
(xii) Storage Engineering Laboratory

IICPT also provides lab facilities to students of other
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IICPT’s international collaborations include: • Tamil Nadu Food Grain Marketing Yard, Madurai
• University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
• University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA • Assam Agrotech, Assam
• University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
• McGill University, Montreal, Canada • Frigoscan, Chennai
• Colorado State University, Fortcollins, USA
• Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA • Amalgamated Spice Park, Assam
• Saskatoon Pulse Growers, Saskatoon, Canada
• Oklahoma State University, USA • Drishtee Naturals, Bangalore
• Kansas State University, USA
• Wageningen University, Netherlands • Sun Agro, Chennai
• Auburn University, USA
• Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand • SRF, Chennai
• Ambo University, Ethiopia
• ONIRIS, France • SKM Egg Products, Erode
• Oklahoma State University
• Kansas State University IICPT’s collaborations with national institutions/
IICPT’s industry collaborations include: professional bodies include:
• Elixir Technologies, Bangalore
• Aachi Masala Private Limited, Chennai • Central Warehousing Corporation, New Delhi
• Rajah Company, Thoothukudi
• Favorich, Bangalore • FCI – Trial Milling
• RajarajaCholan Farmers Producers Assn. Thanjavur
• K.S. Rice Tec, Chennai • AEE, Kollam
• Jayashree Food Products, Salem • CTCRI, Trivandrum
• Cauvery Delta, Thanjavur • FICSI, New Delhi
• OceanaaBiotek, Marakkanam • EDI, Assam
• SridhanyaSpeciality Foods, Bangalore • AFST(I), Mysore
• ISAE, New Delhi
• ISTE
IICPT has also entered into collaboration with the
following educational institutions:
• Annamalai University, Chidambaram
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences

University, Chennai
• Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani,

Maharashtra
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur,

Karnataka
• ThassimBeevi Abdul Kader College for Women,

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• PRIST University, Thanjavur findings widely in reputed journals. 21 national publications,
• Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture & 22 international publications, 6 book chapters, 25 manuals,
6 popular articles, 11 newsletters and 9 TV programmes
Research Institute, Karaikal and radio talks were presented by the faculties in the past
• Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli year. One faculty participated in workshop at Zaragoza,
• Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University, Spain and another at France.

Dindigul E-portal: IICPT’s Food Tech Information Portal (www.
• Karunya University, Coimbatore foodtech.iicpt.edu.in) was launched on 30 January 2015 by
• University of Agricultural; Science, Bangalore Hon’ble Minister of State for Food Processing Industries,
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti. Also, IICPT’s official facebook
• SASTRA University, Thanajvur and twitter pages are used for social networking. IICPT
• National Institute of Technology, Trichy student’s e-newsletter ‘Bridge’ was released by Hon’ble
• Vellalar College, Erode Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Sadhvi
• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Niranjan Jyoti on 30 January 2015.
• STET, Mannargudi
• Parisutham College, Thanjavur 15.10 Transfer of Technology
• Bharath College, Thanjavur
• Vellore Instt. of Technology, Vellore At present, IICPT has 28 technologies developed and
• Sri Nehru MahaVidyalaya College, Coimbatore commercialized, 25 gadgets ready for commercialization
• AyyaNadarJanakiAmmal College, Sivakasi and 6 technologies ready for commercialization. The
• JR Polytechnic, Trichy Institute has filed/been granted/submitted 15 patents.
• Kings Engineering College, Thanjavur
• Fathima College, Madurai 15.11. Extension and Outreach
• Mohamed Sathak College, Chennai
These collaborations and understandings will enable For wide dissemination of technologies and services,
the partner institutions / industry to initiate development IICPT has conducted 1 national seminar, 5 workshops
of mutually beneficial academic programs and courses; and 4 food industry stakeholders meets, 1 Management
exchange of academic staff and students; coordinating joint Development Programme, and co-organized/participated in
research, lectures and training. 2 international and 10 national expos during 2015-16. The
institute has a Food Tech Information Portal for the benefit
15.9 Publications of food industry stakeholders.

IICPT faculty members have published their research 15.12 Consultancy Works

IICPT is doing consultancy services for nutritional
labeling, shelf-life studies and food quality analysis for 2
industries, technical guidelines for establishment of Modern
Rice Mills for 3 beneficiaries, guidelines for improvements
in rice milling systems for over 10 beneficiaries, and has
provided technical solutions to existing problems in various
other food industries. This year, based on our guidelines,
Rajah Food Company, Tirunelvelli has established food
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15.13 Training Under PMKVY Scheme provides on farm safety and quality analysis of fresh and
processed foods, spot detection of food adulterants, quality,
IICPT’s main campus at Thanjavur and Regional and nutrition in retail and small scale food industries,
Center at Guwahati are affiliated to Food Industry Capacity food testing service to the local authorities, consumers
and Skill Initiative (FICSI) under the PMKVY scheme. and restaurants, taking advantage of our expertise and
Two batches have been completed with total of 31 trainees. experience in real time, at the remote location.
The initiative was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister on 4th
September 2015 through video conferencing. 15.15. Regional Center, Guwahati

15.14. Mobile Processing Unit and Mobile Food Testing The Regional Centre at Guwahati was established on 20th
Laboratory July, 2010 with major objective for developing small-
scale entrepreneurship and skilled workgroup in the food
IICPT’s mobile processing unit and mobile food processing sector of the North-East region of India. The
testing laboratory aim to provide on-site processing/ regional center provides skill development trainings,
quality testing services, respectively. Regarding Mobile consultancy and equipment renting services and business
Processing Unit, three on site demonstrations were given incubation services. SinceApril 2015, the regional center has
in three districts Viz., Coimbatore, Erode and Ramnad and conducted 28 training programmes for 109 beneficiaries, 2
more than thousand people were benefitted. The mobile student internship projects, 3 consultancy and has provided
food testing laboratory, inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of 18 incubation services for the North-East region.
State for Food Processing Industries, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

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Chapter-16

SKILL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

Availability of skilled manpower has been identified • (Packaging and Refrigeration / Quality Analysis are
as one of the major challenges of Indian Food Processing common for all sub-sectors)
Industry. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is
working in close collaboration with Food Industry Capacity The two institutions under the administrative control
and Skill Initiative (FICSI), the Sector Skill Council (SSC) of this Ministry i.e National Institute of Food Technology
in food processing and regularly guiding and assisting Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) and Indian
it in achieving its mandate. The Ministry is helping to Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT) are
strengthen the SSC in this sector by helping to complete also conducting regular programmes/ courses on skill
the validations of the Qualification Packs (QPs) for each development and entrepreneurship for the youth, farmers,
job role that have been developed and also in development self help groups and industry. The Ministry is very keen on
of the course curriculum through National Institute of Food developing entrepreneurship among various groups through
Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM). skilling/capacity building, outreach programmes and village
The Ministry is also conducting regular meetings with all adoption programme by the two institutions under this
stake holders to review the progress. Ministry. To give fillip and to strengthen Entrepreneurship,
this Ministry has included a module on Entrepreneurship
The FICSI is working on identification of job roles in the course curriculum of all the job roles. During the FY
and competencies required for each job role so as to develop 2016-17, till October 2016 total of 5186 persons have been
National Occupational Standards (NOS) for different trained under Skill Developments programmes conducted
sectors of food processing. Ernst & Young (E&Y) is the by both institutes.
vendor selected by FICSI for this work. The scope of this
work is to determine what skills are required in different States and UTs have been requested for taking
parts of our country with respect to food processing activity advantage of the QPs and course curriculum and for
being undertaken there. It shall include generic and domain facilitating imparting necessary vocational training in the
specific skills and shall cover all the major sectors of food food processing sector in view of the importance of this
processing domain viz: sector in the national economy.

• Fruits and Vegetables Current status:

• Food Grain Milling (including Oilseeds) FICSI has developed 53 job roles from entry level
to NSQF level 9 in eight sub sectors. Out of these 53
• Dairy Products QPs, 44 QPs are approved by QRC, the remaining shall
be presented before the QRC for approval shortly. As of
• Meat and Poultry now 48 Training Partners (TPs) are affiliated by FICSI and
had imparted training through 192 training centers(TCs)
• Fish & Sea Foods in 26 states across the country. The first cycle of training
under PMKVY was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister, Food
• Bread and Bakery Processing Industries on 4th sep, 2015 in 30 centers across
11 states. FICSI has enrolled 27692 persons out of which
• Alcoholic beverages 27692 persons have completed training and under RPL,
FICSI has enrolled & assessed 496 persons during this
• Aerated water/Soft drinks period.

• Soya food processing

• Packaged food.

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Chapter-17

CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEME - NATIONAL
MISSION ON FOOD PROCESSING

During 12th Plan, w.e.f. 01.04.2012, the Ministry had (iii) Scheme for Modernization of Abattoirs
launched a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) - National
Mission on Food Processing (NMFP) for implementation (iv) Scheme for Human Resource Development
through State / Union Territory Governments. Under the
Mission, funds were shared on 75:25 basis by Government (v) Scheme for Promotional Activities
of India and States; 90:10 in North Eastern States and 100%
grants for Union Territories. (vi) Scheme for Creating Primary Processing Centres /
Collection Centres in Rural Areas.
The NMFP had following Schemes/ components:-
(vii) Modernisation of Meat Shops.
(i) Scheme for Technology Up-gradation/ Establishment
/ Modernisation of Food Processing Industries. (viii) Reefer Vehicles

(ii) Scheme for Cold Chain, Value Addition and (ix) Food Parks (Old Scheme).
Preservation Infrastructure for Non-Horticultural
Products. The 12th plan allocation for the scheme was Rs.
1250.00 Crore. Funds released to States / Union Territories
for implementation of NMFP (Year-wise) are as under:

Sr. No. Financial Year BE RE (Rs. in Crore)

1. 2012-13 250.00 185.32 Actual Expenditure
2. 2013-14 187.00 30.50 184.69
3. 2014-15 180.00 125.32 29.72
4. 2015-16 7.00 4.21 125.31
2.094

The CSS-NMFP has since been de-linked from the support implementation of NMFP by State Governments during
of Central Government support w.e.f. 01.04.2015, except FY- 2015-16.
for UTs (upto 31.03.2016). BE 2015-16 for Rs. 7.00
Crore was allocated only for UTs. No BE was allocated for Year-wise details are at Annexure-X.

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Chapter-18

Development of North Eastern Region

18.1 India’s north-eastern region is a land of magnificent (ii) 5 Cold Chain Projects – two Guwahati in Assam,
beauty, possessing undulating hills and thrilling flora one in Senapati at Manipur and two in Mizoram have
and fauna. The region with its agro-friendly climate been assisted by this Ministry. Out of these, 4 projects
and agrarian roots has the potential to be a sunrise have become operational. These 5 Cold Chain
zone for food processing. The various subsidies and projects have created 11530 MT of cold storage, 0.75
incentives extended by the Government set the stage MT/Hour of IQF capacity and 62 Reefer Trucks.
for making food processing a lucrative option in the
area. (iii) There are 8 Abattoirs project in NER, one each in
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, three in Nagaland
18.2 The presence of large amounts of surplus agri-horti and three in Sikkim.
produce provides opportunities to NER to process
the produce. The processing of produce will lead (iv) 7 Food Testing Labs, three in Assam (one in Tezpur
to better value addition and return to the growers. and two in Guwahati), one each in Manipur
The food processing benefits not only the growers (Nambol), Nagaland (Kohima), Sikkim (Gangtok)
of agricultural produce but also creates employment and Tripura (Agartala) have been assisted to create
in service sector like transportation, packaging, infrastructure for food safety and quality testing.
advertising and marketing.
(v) Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology
18.3 For giving impetus to the development of food (IICPT) Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. A regional Centre
processing industry in NER, the Ministry is providing of IICPT was established at Guwahati in July, 2010
higher level of subsidy in all the schemes. The having Infrastructure, such as a Food Processing
facilities created by the financial assistance provided Training Centre cum Incubation Centre, training
by the Ministry may be seen as under:- class rooms, trainees’ hostel and office Skill training
programmes are organized benefiting farmers, SHG
(i) Ministry has sanctioned 4 Mega Food Parks in NER members and educated youth.
one each at Nalbari (Assam) Aizawl (Mizoram)
Agartala (Tripura) and Dimapur (Nagaland). 18.4 The Ministry is making concerted efforts to increase
The MFP in Assam is already operational and utilization of the allocation for North-East. A number
the other Park at Agartala (Tripura) is likely to be of awareness events like seminars/ workshops are
made operational this year and the Park at Aizawl organized every year in the North East region. A list
(Mizoram) will be operational next year. of events assisted by the Ministry during 2016-17 is
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Chapter-19

Funds released under the Scheme of
Technology Upgradation/ Establishment/
Modernization of Food Processing Industries

19.1 Rule 212 (2) (i) and (ii) of General Financial Rules, identified in a demand driven manner. The financial
2005 enjoins that in the case of private/ voluntary assistance released by this Ministry is in the shape
organizations receiving recurring grants-in-aid of grants-in-aid and is released to Special Purpose
from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh and non-recurring Vehicles/ entrepreneurs for setting up projects under
grants-in-aid from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh, all the schemes of Mega Food Parks; Cold Chain, Value
Ministries/ Departments of Government of India Addition & Preservation Infrastructure and Setting
should include in their Annual Report, a statement up / Modernization of Abattoirs. The information of
showing the quantum of funds provided to each of grantees in respect of these schemes has been made
those organizations and the purpose for which they available in respective chapters.
were utilized, for the information of the Parliament.
19.4 The Ministry does not release recurring grants-in-aid
19.2 Further, in case of recurring grants of Rs. 25 lakh to private organizations , nor does it release any grant
and above, the Annual Reports and accounts of the –in-aid to voluntary organisations.
private and voluntary organization should be laid in
the Parliament which nine months of the close the 19.5 A statement showing details of grants-in-aid released
succeeding financial year. by the Ministry during the year 2016-17 under the
scheme of technology up-gradation/ establishment/
19.3 This Ministry releases grants-in-aid for giving impetus modernization of food processing industries is at
to the development of food processing industries Annexure- XII.

1. Hon’ble Union Minister, FPI, inaugurated MoFPI Pavillion at AAHAR 2017

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USE OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN THE MINISTRY

20.1 The Official Language Section in the Ministry is of Joint Secretary (Admn.) is overseeing the use of
working to sensitise the officers and staff towards Hindi and meetings are held periodically to monitor
official Language Policy, motivate them to perform progress and impress upon all to increase use of
their work in Hindi and to achieve the targets Hindi in their official work. 04 meetings of O.L.I.C.
Prescribed in the Annual Programme. Necessary have been held respectively On 30th March, 2016,
training is imparted to the officials from time to time. 30th June, 2016, 06th September, 2016 and 22nd
Meeting of HindiAdvisory Committee of the Ministry December, 2016.
was held on 24.06.2016. Action was initiated on the
points raised during the meeting. Guidelines of all 20.4 In the Ministry, two Hindi workshops of full day
the Schemes of the Ministry have been uploaded in (two sessions each) were organized on 20th May,
Hindi on the website of the Ministry. The citizen’s/ 2016 and 21st October, 2016; and 29 officers and
client’s charter of this Ministry has been uploaded on staff were trained in these workshops.
the website of this Ministry in bilingual form. It is
displayed bilingually at the reception also. 20.5 During the Financial Year 2016-17 upto 31st
December, 2016 only Reference literature havebeen
20.2 This Ministry is situated in region ‘A’. More than purchased for the Library.
80% officers and staff of this Ministry have working
knowledge of Hindi accordingly, the Ministry is 20.6 With a view to Promoting the use of official language
notified under Rule 10(4) of O.L. Rule 1976. Under among officers and staff of the Ministry and create
Rule 8(4) of O.L. Rules 1976, three out of four a conducive atmosphere to work in Hindi, Hindi
Sections of the Ministry have been specified to do Fortnight was organized from 15th September,
their entire official work in Hindi. In addition, orders 2016 to 29th September, 2016. During this period
have been given to 36 officers/staff to do their entire competitions for Noting and Drafting, Essay writing,
work in Hindi. Translation, Typing, Extempore speech, Debate/
Quiz and Recitation of Poetry were organized, and
20.3 The Official Language Implementation Committee cash Prizes along with certificates were given to 26
constituted in the Ministry under the chairmanship officers and staff.

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Abbreviation:

SS (Special Secretary) DS (Deputy Secretary) PSA (Principal System AIA( Assistant Industrial
(JPM) - Sh. J. P. Meena Analyst) Adviser)
(TN) – Tarun Nayal
(AN) – Atya Nand

(GDS) – G. D. Sharma (SS) – Surinder Singh
JS & FA – (Joint Secretary (SKV) – S. K. Verma SMO ( Sr. Marketing
Officer) SIO ( Sr. Inspecting Officer)
& Finance Advisor) (AM) – Adesh Mohan
(GK) – Smt. Gargi Kaul DIA( Deputy Industrial (SKM) – S. K. Mohanta (RM) – Ramkesh Meena
(GS) – G. Srinivasan
Adviser)

JS & CVO (Joint (KSS) – K. S. Sejwal MO (Marketing Officer) (SG) – Sanjay Gupta
Secretary & Chief
Vigilance Officer) US (Under Secretary) (KKM) – K. K. SO (Section Officer)
(SB) - Sanjay Bajpai Aravindan
(AP) - Anuradha Prasad (DPS) – D. P. Singh
(SKS) – Sanjay Kumar (BGP) – B. G. Pandian (SNH) - S. N. Hulale
(JPD) – J. P. Dongare (RP) – Ram Pal
Singh

JS (Joint Secretary) (TZK) – Tual Za Kam DD (Deputy Director)
(PG) - Parag Gupta
(SP) - Shri Prakash (VK) – Virender (SSA) – Shyam Sundar TO (Technical Officer)
(VT) – V. Thirukumaran
EA (Economic Advisor) Kumar
(UKJ) – Umesh Kumar Agrawal
Jain (AM) – Ankit Mishra

(RM) – Rajiv Mishra (MRZ) – Md. Rehan AD(Assistant Director)
Zaheer (BN) – Bikram Nath
Dir. (Director) (HKP) – H. K. (SK) – Suman Kanwal
Pattanaik (BBJ) – Bir Bikram Jeet
(AS) - Atul Saxena (NPS) – N. P. Shukla (SNA) – Sheikh
(AN) – Jitendra Kumar (PKM) – P. K. Mondal Nadeem Ahmed
(VS) – Vineet Sharma (GJ) – Girinder Joshi

(KBS) – K. B. SAO (Sr. Account
Subramanian Officer)
(AKR) – Ashok Kumar
Rawat

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SANCTIONED STRENGTH, NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN POSITION AND NUMBER OF SCHEDULED
CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES IN THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AS ON
31.1.2017

(A) Status in respect of regular incumbents of MOFPI:

Group of Number of Number of Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes
Post Sanctioned Posts Employees in
03 2
Group A 39 Position 10 1
Group B 52 09 2
Group C 42 35 22 5
Total 133 32
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(b) Status in respect of surplus staff:

Group of Post Number of Employees in Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes
Position
Group A 1 1
Group B 10 - -
Group C 1 - -
Total - 1 1
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