The Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), established in 1957, is one of the largest professional and educational organizations, with around 4500 members - food scientists and technologists, across the globe. The major objective of AFST(I) is to stimulate and advance knowledgebase on various aspects of Food Science and Technology by organizing National and International Conferences and bringing out technical publications including prestigious journals-Journal of Food Science and Technology (JFST) and Indian Food Industry Mag (IFI Mag). The association recognizes talent and excellence in the profession of Food Science and Technology by conferring various Awards and Fellowship.
AFST(I) membership is open to all food professionals engaged in academic, industrial and other related activities. It has a well-written constitution, which forms the backbone of guidelines by which the Head Quarters and Chapters are functioning through their elected Central Executive Committee (CEC) and Local Executive Committees (LECs) respectively. The election of Office Bearers to these committees, their powers and functions are part of the constitution. One of the fundamental duties of the Association is to bring together members on a platform along with the experts in the field not only from India but also from abroad, along with the captains of the industries to share the commonalities of the cutting edge technology in today's changing scenario. It is in this context that the Association organizes the annual conferences ICFOST , which is attended by a large number of scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and it hosts an international conference IFCoN once in every five years. The two journals, the Journal of Food Science and Technology (JFST) and the Indian Food Industry Mag (IFI Mag) are the flagships of AFST(I) activities. Receiving of Indian Food Industry Mag (Print copy)and online access code to Journal of Food Science and Technology (JFST) are being the privilege of an AFST(I) member.
The Association of Food Technologists (AFST(I)) Mumbai Chapter, established in 1970, is a leading force in food science and technology. Recently recognized as the best chapter of AFST(I), it has a rich legacy shaped by industry leaders and serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange, professional growth, and collaboration among food scientists, researchers, and students.The chapter’s initiatives focus on industry insights, community outreach, and student engagement, addressing key challenges and fostering innovation. A key highlight is the chapter’s hosting of five memorial lectures, honouring the contributions of eminent personalities in the field. These lectures serve as sources of inspiration and learning for the entire food science community. Additionally, the chapter recognizes outstanding student achievements through the annual Dr. K U Naram Awards, promoting excellence and encouraging the next generation of food technologists.Guided by the philosophy, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give," the AFST(I) Mumbai Chapter continues to build on its legacy, creating a meaningful impact on the food industry and society.
The D Y Patil Deemed to be University is named after its illustrious founder, Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil, a Padma Shri awardee known for his philanthropic contributions. Dr. Patil envisioned making quality education accessible to aspiring youth in professional fields like Health science and engineering. The University is affiliated with accredited with an “A++” Grade by NAAC, with a CGPA of 3.59. DYPU symbolizes excellence in education and healthcare, the twin objectives of its founder. The university strives to provide quality higher education and health services to both rural and urban areas, addressing societal needs in a global context. DYPU aims to disseminate knowledge, develop competencies, and conduct research in emerging areas such as Health Sciences, Science and Technology. The school of biotechnology and bioinformatics serves an outstanding learning environment, preparing graduates post graduates and doctoral levels for careers in Food Science, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, and fostering higher study and research in Life Sciences.
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) is a public deemed university in Mumbai, India. The institute also has campuses at Bhubaneswar, Odisha and Jalna. It is focused on training and research in the fields of chemical engineering, chemical technology, and pharmaceutical sciences. It was established in 1933 and was granted deemed university status in 2008, making it the only state-funded deemed university in India. On 12 February 2018 it was given the status of Category 1 institute with graded autonomy by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the University Grants Commission (India). It is also an institute with a special status as mentioned in SECTION IV of the Report of the Empowered Expert Committee in 2018
VISION : We shall perennially strive to be a vibrant institute with continuously evolving curricula to brighten the future of the chemical, biological, materials and energy industries of the nation, and rank amongst the very best in the world through active participation and scholarship of our faculty, students and alumni. We shall be creators of sprouting knowledge and design cutting-edge technologies that will have the greatest impact on society and benefit mankind at large.
MISSION: We shall generate and sustain an atmosphere conducive to germinating new knowledge at every available opportunity. The education we shall impart will enable our students to devise new solutions to meet the needs of all segments of society with regard to material and energy, while protecting the environment and conserving the natural resources. Our endeavours, while extending well beyond the confines of the classroom, will aim to enhance public welfare and our attempts to disseminate knowledge will spread to a greater multi- and cross-disciplinary platform to conduct research, discovery, technology development, service to industry and entrepreneurship, in consonance with India’s aspirations to be a welfare state. We will team scientists and engineers with professionals in other disciplines to arrive at better solutions. We will provide all our students with a strong foundation to encourage them to be our ambassadors in the professional activities that they choose to undertake in service of society at national and international levels. Through our vision, we will serve the profession and society and strive to reach the summit as a team, and ultimately serve as role models to the younger generation.
A constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi came into existence during 1950 with the great vision of its founders and
A network of dedicated scientists who had persued in-depth research and development.
The mandate of the institute is to achieve food and nutritional security of the country through S&T interventions. The Institute has been in the forefront in generating quality human resource for the development of food industry. The spectrum of programs offered include post-graduation in Food Technology, Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D. in Nutrition Biology, Certificate Course in Flour Milling and Short Term Training for Entrepreneurs & Industry personnel and innovative programs for start-ups and farmers.
Over 250 students are pursuing their doctoral studies in food and allied subject. Over the years, CSIR-CFTRI has brought out many innovative products and processes into the market in tune with the state-of-the-art R&D practices of the institute and the changing lifestyles of the consumers. Some of the pioneering efforts include development of infant foods, instant ready-mixes. Parboiling of paddy, cultivation of spiralling, health and wellness food products. Societal interventions have been the hallmark of CSIR-CFTRI and large numbers of farmers have been empowered on affordable and sustainable methods for value addition to agri- commodities contributing to rural economy and testing of samples CSIR-CFTRI has also established an Incubation Centre for nurturing start-ups and innovative ideas in the area of food and nutraceuticals.
Defence Institute of Bio-defence Technologies, Mysuru was established in 1961 under the aegis of Defence Research and Development organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Govt of India at Mysuru, Karnataka. The laboratory has been mandated to cater to the strategic operational requirements of Defence Forces and to provide logistical support in the areas of food supplies and varied food challenges of Army, Navy, Air Force and other Para-military forces. The R&D efforts are aimed at designing and engineering light weight and convenience pack rations for Services which do not require any elaborate cooking or preparation in field level and remain Shelf stable under varying climatic conditions for periods ranging from 6 months to 12 months. DIBT, through the dedicated efforts of its scientists, has been able to conserve, preserve, stabilize, design, fabricate and engineer a vast array of food products of Indian dietary which are not only shelf stable under different extreme environmental conditions but also deliver adequate balanced nutrition and energy to keep the morale of troops at all times. Through substantive contributions, DIBT, has developed a wide variety of food products of Indian dietary matching the mainframe palate/taste of the country. Many of the DIBT foods, born out of innovative state -of - the – art technologies, lend themselves eminently suitable to industrial scale commercial exploitation by enterpr-isingentrepr-eneurs of different genre and export as well. DIBT, a pioneer National institute also developed specialized food products with suitable packaging and delivery systems for the proposed Gaganyaan programme. DIBT has developed biodegradable packaging as well as biodegradable cutlery items as an alternate to conventional plastics.
