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City-based DFRL develops biodegradable water bottles
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City-based DFRL develops biodegradable water bottles

October 1, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant step towards environmental sustainability and addressing the issue of plastic pollution, Mysuru-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), affiliated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has introduced eco-friendly biodegradable water bottles. These sustainable water bottles are crafted from Polylactic acid (PLA)-based material, not only addressing the pressing problem of plastic…

National Technology Day celebrations: Open Day at DFRL
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National Technology Day celebrations: Open Day at DFRL

May 11, 2023

45 food products for ISRO’s Gaganyaan Space Mission on display; Hundreds of students visit unique expo Mysore/Mysuru: Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysuru, has prepared 45 varieties of space food for the impending India’s first manned space flight Gaganyaan of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It’s a first-of-its-kind venture by ISRO that has planned to…

Meals-Ready-to-Eat for Defence Forces
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Meals-Ready-to-Eat for Defence Forces

December 9, 2022

Mysore/Mysuru: Meals–Ready–to-Eat (MRE) rations have been specially developed by the DFRL to meet the operational needs of the Defence Forces. The ration does not require any cooking since the contents are thermally processed and can be consumed readily after little warming, if required. The food so packed has one year shelf life under ambient conditions…

Gaganyaan, India’s first manned space mission: DFRL’s pouch technology to prevent food waste in space
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Gaganyaan, India’s first manned space mission: DFRL’s pouch technology to prevent food waste in space

April 9, 2021

Mysuru: When India’s first crewed space-flight ‘Gaganyaan’ lifts off next year, commencing a new era of space exploration, the astronauts on-board will not only carry a selection of special foods developed by Mysuru-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) but also they can prevent food from being wasted. In developing indigenous technology to prevent food waste,…

Mysuru can now handle 1,000 COVID tests per day
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Mysuru can now handle 1,000 COVID tests per day

May 11, 2020

DFRL donates Mobile Containment Lab PARAKH to K.R. Hospital on National Technology Day today State-of-the-art machine a boon during Biological Emergency Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration and the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCR&I) attached to K.R. Hospital, have got a shot in the arm for testing COVID-19 cases with a new testing facility…

DFRL hands over 6,500 ready-to-eat meals to MCC
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DFRL hands over 6,500 ready-to-eat meals to MCC

April 12, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysuru, has supplied 6,500 ready-to-eat meals to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to be distributed among labourers and daily wagers who are facing severe hardship due to nationwide lockdown. The products, including Khichidi, Tomato Rice, White Rice with Dal Fry along with ready-to-…

PG Diploma in Food Analysis at DFRL
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PG Diploma in Food Analysis at DFRL

July 12, 2019

Mysuru: Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Siddarthanagar, Mysuru, has invited applications for admission to  Post-Graduate (PG) Diploma Course in Food Analysis and Quality Assurance.  The 10-month course starts from Sept. 6  and is recognised by the University of Mysore. In all, 25 seats are available for admission and the selection is based on written test…

CFTRI, DFRL food to cyclone-hit victims
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CFTRI, DFRL food to cyclone-hit victims

May 4, 2019

Mysuru: The two premier food research institutes in the city CSIR-CFTRI and DFRL are fully geared up to send food packets to cyclone ravaged areas of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute) Director Dr. K.S. M.S. Raghavarao is leading the effort with staff and students fully prepared to produce…

Food at its best Form
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Food at its best Form

December 14, 2018

City-based CFTRI and DFRL come up with innovative products like ‘Coffee in 30 Seconds’, Nutri-rich Kokum Jelly Candy Over 2,000 food scientists from across the country and abroad are participating in the Mega Food Convention which began on Dec.12 as part of the Eighth International Food Convention IFCoN 2018 at KSOU Convocation Hall here. The event…

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