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Vol. 1 / Issue 3 l July – September 2015
in this issue
NEW RESEARCH INITIATIVE
FOOD PROCESSING BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTER
REGIONAL CENTREGUWAHATI
SkILL DEvELOPmENT INITIATIVE
moU’s
NEW FACES IN IICPT
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
ACAmEDIC & HRD ACTIVITIES
A Hunger Free Worldis our Motto
and it is Every One'sResponsibility !!!
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MoU’s
MoU with JR PolyTechnic College
IICPT entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with
JR Polytechnic College, Trichy on 07.07.2015. The objective
of this collaboration is to permit polytechnic students
to take work in developing gadgets for agricultural
processing.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal ViKas Yojana (PMKVY)SKILL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
National Launch of Vocational Training Programme on Baking Technician under PMKVY
Inauguration: PMKVY Vocational Training programme on Baking Technician was inaugurated by Honourable Minister
Smt. Harshimrath Kaur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries through Video Conferencing in the presence of our Director
Dr. K. Singaravadivel. The scenario of bakery unit, the role of baking technicians and the benefits of this course were well
explained. The main objective of the programme is skill development among youth to empower them and to make them
entrepreneurs.
REGIONAL CENTRE, GUWAHATI
Shri. Ranglal Jamunda, Secretary, Ministry of Food
Processing Industries visited IICPT’s Regional Centre,
Guwahati on 12.09.2015. On reviewing the activities, he
appreciated the skills provided and work progress at the
regional centre. He interacted with the trainees attending
the Bakery Training Programme in collaboration with FISCI.
Secretary also instructed to improve on activities pertaining
to grain processing. Later, Secretary, Director-IICPT and other
faculties visited cold storage at North East Mega Food Park.
Exchanging MoU files with North East Mega Food Park
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MoU with Fathima College, Madurai
A MoU was signed with the Fathima College, Madurai on
10th August 2015. Discussions were held for conducting
joint research programmes and outreach activities. On the
same ocassion Director IICPT inaugurated the students
Home Science Club & Fathima College.
MoU with Frigoscan Foods, Chennai
On the occasion of stake holder meet, IICPT signed MoU
with Frigoscan Food Pvt, Ltd., Chennai for banana ripening
during cold chain management. The company had donated
and installed a cold pack house unit at IICPT for technical
demonstrations and incubation services.
MoU with Kings College, Thanjavur
IICPT signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Kings College of Engineering, Thanjavur on 28.07.2015.
This will facilitate in research collaborations on inter-
disciplinary projects.
MoU with CFTRI, Mysore
IICPT entered Memorandum of Understanding with
National level reputed institute CSIR-Central Food
Technological Research Institute, Mysore. The MoU
would pave the way for research collaboration and
complementing each other in specific areas of strength
and student exchange programmes for a deeper and
wider understanding of the subjects and synergize
energies that were the fruits of research.
NEW RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Package of Technologies for On-farm Processing, Value Addition & Safe Storage of Onions
l Compared to all traditional methods available, on-farm
modular ventilated curing structure IICPT model found
to be best for curing without quality deterioration,
which is cheap and affordable by farmers and can be
easily fabricated.
l MAP using diffusion channel system was found to
be suitable for bulk storage of onion for more than 3
months without any quality deterioration at 10°C even
though the recommended temperature is 0°C.
l On-farm Modular Ventilated Structure stores the onions
for 9 weeks at ambient conditions without quality
deterioration.
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Insect Infestation Stored Date Fruits and its Management
l It was observed that several date samples purchased
from local market were damaged and contaminated by
the insects.
l The damaged dates have insect excreta, dead insects
and insect parts. Insects emerged from the infested
dates may also contaminate uninfested dates.
Suitability of Paddy Varieties for Vermicelli Production
l Vermicelli production from IR Hazer Bas paddy, Jay Sri
Ram paddy and RPN paddy varieties show poor quality.
l A blend of more refined flour may give some better
results.
Study on Effect of Ozone Treatment of Sugarcane Juice for Extending the Shelf life
l An ozone treatment
chamber 1L capacity
for fruit juices has
been developed. This
chamber was made
of glass material and
consists of ozone inlet, ozone diffuser, ozone outlet. l Sugarcane juice was treated with ozone concentrations
such as 50, 100 and 150 ppm with different exposure
time 15, 30 and 45min and shelf life was studied.
Quality Evaluation of Instant Dry-Ginger Coffee Mix and Tuna Pickle Mix
l Instant tuna pickle mix moisture content was found
to be high, so it can be lowered as it will improve the
crispiness, mouth-feel of the instant tuna pickle and
also there will be less susceptibility to spoilage. l Microbial load should be NIL for instant mixes as per
FSSAI standards. Both the instant mixes were received
highest preferable score.
Assessment of Out Turn ratio (OTR) of Paddy Varieties in India (In eleven States of the Country)
l FCI Trial Milling: (1) Sri Gouri Putra Agro Products Pvt.,
Ltd., Undrajavaram, West Godavari (Dt), Andra Pradeshl (2) Valookaran Rice Mill, Kalady, Ernakulam Dist., Kerala
MT of raw paddy was parboiled and out turn trials were
performed in three batches.
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Consolidated Placement of B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D. students.
S.No. Degree Name of Employer
1. B.Tech FPE 6 students in Aachi Masala,
Chennai, Vista Foods, Bangalore,
SKM Foods, Erode, Parle Agro,
respectively
2. M.Tech
FPE, FST
10 students in ITC, Bangalore,
University of Agricultural Sciences,
Bangalore, General Mills, Eastern
condiments, Edapaly, MTR
Foods, Bangalore, Raja Company,
Trinelveli, Naga foods, Dindigul,
ITC, Bangalore
3. Ph.D in FPE 7 students in Vanavarayar Institute
of Agriculture, Coimbatore,
University of Agricultural Sciences,
Bangalore, IICPT, Thanjavur, Kongu
Engineering College, Erode, Kongu
Engineering College, Erode,
respectively
Apart from these, several B.Tech. and M.Tech. students
have opted for higher education. Two students have been
selected at AIT, Thailand, 1 at Kasetsart University, Thailand,
1 at IIM Ahmedabad, 1 at MANAGE and 8 at NIFTEM.
World Youth Skills Day
IICPT observed the World Youth Skills Day on 15th July
2015 as per the directions given by Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship. Two skill development
training programmes were organized on the same day:
value addition of rice milling industry byproducts and
processing and value addition of cereals and pulses. Total
30 participants attended the training programs.
Onam Celebrations 2015
IICPT celebrated ‘Onam’, a regional festival of Kerala on 2nd
September, 2015 at college campus. The program named
Ponnonam’15 had flower carpet competition, malayali
manka competiton and students cultural programs such as
thiruvathirakali and group song.
ACAMEDIC & HRD ACTIVITIES
Independence Day Celebrations at IICPT
IICPT celebrated the 69th Independence Day on 15th
August. Director Dr. K. Singaravadivel hoisted the national
flag and delivered the Independence Day Address.
Students, faculties and staff of IICPT were present during
the occasion. Following this, a blood donation camp was
organized on the same day.
Hindi Diwas Celebrations
IICPT celebrated Hindi Diwas on 14th September, 2015.
The faculty members and students attended the function.
Different literally competitions were held like Poem recitation,
Debate competition, Elocution and Singing competition. The
students participated with great fervour. Dr. K. Singaravadivel,
Director, IICPT in his special address appreciated the students
for their commendable performance.
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Long term and short term training programs were conducted at FPBIC for farmers, Self Help Groups, Industrialist, students
and researchers and new entrepreneurs.
Details of Training
S.No Training No. of Training No. of Beneficiaries
1. Beginners training (1 day) 35 320
2. Executive training 7 19
3. Incubation service 7 14
4. Inplant training (1 month) 1 2
5. Technical guidelines 21 63
6. Visits 28 755
FOOD PROCESSING BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRE
Guest Lecture on Research and Academic Prospects to Students
Dr. A. Manikavasagan from Sultan Quboos University,
Oman delivered a lecture on the prospects of higher studies
in food and allied fields in Oman and North America. Later,
in a meeting with the faculty, he also discussed on various
aspects of research collaborations and scope for working
together in the near future.
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A Short Course on Food Business Management
IICPT organized a short course on Food Business
Management from 29th to 31st July 2015. The programme
dealt with the various essential components of food
business namely Cold Chain, material supply and value
chain, market entry strategies, feasibility studies, FSSAI
requirements, digital and international trade in food
sector. As part of the course, a workshop of soft skills
and managerial skills were also organized. The sessions
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Agriculture and Food Processing Stakeholders Meet
The Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology
(IICPT) under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries,
Government of India and CSIR-Central Food Technological
Research Institute Mysore jointly organized Agriculture and
Food Processing Stakeholders meet on 11.09.2015. A large
number of farmers, stakeholders, students and scientists
participated in the meet which provided a platform for
face to face interactions among them.
were delivered by IICPT faculties and external resource
persons. Seventy participants across the country including
food entrepreneurs, faculties, farmer producer company
representatives and students attended the course.
Blood Donation Camp
IICPT organized a blood donation camp in association
with the NSS unit of IICPT and Rotary Club of Thanjavur-
COSMOS. The Director, IICPT inaugurated the camp and
presided over by the President Rotary Club of Cosmos. The
faculty members, staff and students of IICPT donated blood
at the camp. The members of Rotary club also participated in
the event. Around 75 volunteers donated blood at the camp.
The inauguration function was organized at the
Atrium of IICPT campus. Dr. Ram Rajshekaran, Director,
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore
had consented to be the Chief Guest, Dr. N. Ramachandran
Vice-Chancellor Periyar Maniammai University,
Thanjavur had assented to be the Guest of Honour.
Dr. K. Singaravadivel, Director IICPT, presided over the
ceremony. Mr. Sankaran, Director, Frigoscan Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
had been invited as a Special Guest. Mr. T. Manimozhiyan,
Managing Director, Rajarajachozhan Farmers Producers
Company and Mr. Pannir Selvam, Managing Director,
Cauvery Delta Agro Producer Company Ltd. were present.
Agri-Expo at VIT, Vellore
IICPT participated in the two-day Agri Expo on the 22nd and
23rd of August, in VIT University. The event was organized
by CSRD&RS, in collaboration with Tamilnadu Agricultural
University, Coimbatore for the benefit of the farmers
in Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram,
Dharmapuri & Krishnagiri districts. IICPT hosted a stall and
displayed some of the readily available technologies.
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Dinamalar Agri Expo 2015
IICPT participated and hosted a stall at the 5th Agri Exhibition
organized by Dinamalar from 18 – 21 September 2015 at
John Vestry Higher Secondary School, Trichy. The Mobile
Processing Unit was also displayed for creating awareness
on the tomato processing at the exhibition. IICPT also
participated in the seminar organized concurrent to the expo
on “Horticultural Crops and post Harvest Management”.
NEW FACES IN IICPT
Er. Sandeep Janghu Er. Tito Anand Dr. Jeyan Arthur MosesAssistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Department of Food Product Development Department of Food Engineering Department of Primary Processing, Storage and Handling
Further information contact: Director, Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, (Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India)Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur - 613 005. Tamil Nadu, Phone No.: 04362-228155, Fax No.: 04362-227971Email: [email protected] n Web: www.iicpt.edu.in
Editorial Team: Dr. A. Amudhasurabi, Er. D.V. Chidanand and Mr. V. Santhakumar
IICPT Faculties attended Workshops/Meetings/Trainings
• Dr. M. Loganathan attended the Australia-India Strategic
Research Fund (AISRF) project meeting held at IARI, New
Delhi on 27-28, July 2015
• Dr. Venkatachalapathy participated in the 11th meeting
of Agri and Food Processing Equipment Sectional
Committee (FAD-20) at BIS, New Delhi
• Dr. K. Singaravadivel delivered a TV talk in connection
with Food Processing Trends for the Global Investors
Meet 2015 at Chennai Trade Centre.
• Dr. K. Singaravadivel, Director, Chief Guest for
Graduation Ceremony at KSK College, Kumbakonam on
05.07.2015.
• Dr. Alice R.P. Sujeetha, Professor, attended a 12 days
training programme at National Institute for Advanced
Studies – Bengaluru from 10th and 21st August 2015
• Dr. Alice R.P. Sujeetha, Associate Professor, attended
meeting convened in State Planning Commission,
Chennai held on 16.07.2015 about “Scope of utilising
Irradiation in Food Processing and Agriculture”.
• Dr. V. R. Sinija attended a project review meeting of DST
at IIT Delhi.
• Dr. K. Singaravadivel, Director, Chief Guest for NABARD-
CAT inaugural function at KVK, Needamangalam on
21.07.2015.