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: director@iicpt.edu.in 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.