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“Balanced diet must for individuals’ growth”
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“Balanced diet must for individuals’ growth”

February 1, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director, Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has stressed the need for a balanced diet for the growth of individuals. She was speaking after inaugurating Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST)-sponsored six-week Technology-based Entrepreneurship Development Programme (TEDP) on “Food Technology” organised by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell…

Capacity-Building Training in Food Processing for SC&ST Entrepreneurs at CFTRI
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Capacity-Building Training in Food Processing for SC&ST Entrepreneurs at CFTRI

January 23, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: The inauguration of a series of capacity-building training programmes in food processing for SC and ST aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, sponsored by National SC&ST Hub (NSSH), Ministry of MSME, was held on Jan.18 at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru.  A. Kokila, Head of National SC&ST Hub, Bengaluru, was the chief guest while…

Farmers must fix rate for agricultural produces: Minister
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Farmers must fix rate for agricultural produces: Minister

January 19, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil today wanted farmers themselves to process agricultural produces and fix rate for the same. He was speaking after inaugurating the ongoing farmers’ training programme under Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) in association with Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka and CSIR-CFTRI, at CFTRI premises here…

New CFTRI Director focusing on alternate sources of protein to combat malnutrition
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New CFTRI Director focusing on alternate sources of protein to combat malnutrition

January 16, 2021

To develop novel food ingredients for health benefits Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, an accomplished food technologist and active researcher, who recently took over as Director of the Mysuru-based premier R&D Institution, CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), is currently focusing on alternate and unconventional sources of protein and micronutrients to combat malnutrition and…

Lt. Col. O.P. Kapur, formerly of CFTRI, passes away
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Lt. Col. O.P. Kapur, formerly of CFTRI, passes away

January 13, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Lt. Col. Om Parkash Kapur (retd.), former Director of Central Food Laboratory and Head, Food Safety and Quality Control Laboratory at CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute), Mysuru, and a resident of Metagalli, passed away yesterday (Jan. 12) in city after a brief illness. He was 96.  He is survived by his wife Swadesh…

City’s CFTRI gets its first lady Director
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City’s CFTRI gets its first lady Director

January 10, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, got its first lady Director following the appointment of  Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, who took charge yesterday. Following the retirement of Dr. KSMS Raghavarao on Aug. 31, 2020, the Government had appointed National Aeronautics Laboratory (NAL) Director Dr. Jitendra Jadhav, a Senior Scientist, as Acting Director…

CFTRI to train aspiring SC, ST  entrepreneurs in food processing
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CFTRI to train aspiring SC, ST entrepreneurs in food processing

December 29, 2020

Candidates may apply online before Jan.5 for free capacity-building programmes Mysore/Mysuru: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, is conducting capacity-building programmes to inculcate entrepreneurship and technical skills in food processing for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs belonging to SC and ST communities, which is sponsored by National SC-ST Hub, Ministry of MSME, Government of India. …

CFTRI to host virtual India Intl. Science Festival-2020 from Dec.22 to 25
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CFTRI to host virtual India Intl. Science Festival-2020 from Dec.22 to 25

December 11, 2020

Curtain Raiser event held Mysore/Mysuru: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, had organised a Curtain Raiser event of India International Science Festival (IISF) -2020 on Dec.3 to disseminate information about the mega event which is organised from Dec.22 to 25 on a virtual platform.  As part of this event, CFTRI had invited seasoned and…

Vigilance Awareness Week at CSIR-CFTRI
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Vigilance Awareness Week at CSIR-CFTRI

November 11, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, celebrated Vigilance Awareness Week from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, to reinforce various vigilant aspects among the employees of the Institute.  As part of the celebrations, CSIR-CFTRI had organised a talk on ‘The Evils of Corruption, Good Governance and Vigilance…

Nine CFTRI Scientists among Mysureans in world’s Top Scientists list
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Nine CFTRI Scientists among Mysureans in world’s Top Scientists list

November 8, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Stanford University Scientists have published a list of Top 2% Scientists from all over the world and also from India. The list which featured Prof. K.S. Rangappa, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore (ranked 2181st in the field of Organic Chemistry), also has the names of some more Scientists and Research Scholars from Mysuru in…

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