Skill Development Programme on Microbial Food Safety and Fermentation at CFTRI

Mysuru: In tune with the National Mission of Transforming India as the skill capital of the world, the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has announced a programme starting from May 28 for skilling the Life Science graduates to work in food and allied industries.

Food Microbiology is a broad area that covers various aspects of the microbial world in association with food. The proposed skill development programme focuses on important areas of Food Microbiology such as Microbial Food Safety and Fermentation. The course will be helpful to those who are interested in working on Microbial Food Safety, Hygiene, Quality Assurance in Food and Allied Industries and Production of Value Added Products Using Microbial Fermentation.

The beneficiaries of the course include: Students aspiring a career in Food Safety, Quality Testing and Fermentation Technology, Budding Entrepreneurs in Food Industry, Food Inspectors/ Food Handlers, Sanitation and Hygiene Practitioners and Shgs in the Food and Catering Sector. On successful completion of the programme, they will be equipped with appropriate knowledge to pursue their career as Quality Control Managers, Lab Technicians/Assistants, Shift Engineers, Food Safety Consultants and Entrepreneurs in the field of Microbial Food Safety and Testing.

The course is open to Graduates and Post-Graduates in Life Sciences and also to candidates with 10+2 and 3-5 years experience in Food Industry to boost their careers.

The last date for submitting the application is April 30. For course fee and further details contact: Head, Microbiology & Fermentation Technology (e-mail: [email protected] or Mob: 97395-99259).