About CSIR-CFTRI
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), CSIR-CFTRI: Mysore (a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi) came into existence in 1950 with the great vision of its founders and a network of dedicated scientists and technologists who pursued in-depth research and development. The institute's mandate is to achieve the country's food and nutritional security through S&T interventions.
The Institute has been at the forefront in generating quality human resources for the development of the food industry. The spectrum of programs offered includes post-graduation in Food Technology, an Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D. in Nutritional Biology, a Certificate Course in Flour Milling, 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 subjects.
Over the years, CSIR-CFTRI has brought many innovative products and processes to market, in tune with the institute's state-of-the-art R&D practices and the changing lifestyles of consumers. Some of the pioneering efforts include the development of infant foods, instant ready-mixes, parboiling of paddy, cultivation of spirulina, and health and wellness food products.
Societal interventions have been the hallmark of CSIR-CFTRI, and large numbers of farmers have been empowered with affordable and sustainable methods for value addition to agri-commodities, contributing to the rural economy, and testing of samples. CSIR-CFTRI has also established an Incubation Centre to nurture start-ups and innovative ideas in the field of food and nutraceuticals.