CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysore, celebrated National Technology Day 2024 on 13 May 2024. Mr Arjun Ranga, CEO & Managing Director of N Ranga Rao & Sons Pvt. Ltd, Mysuru, was the Chief Guest of the event. Dr Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director, CSIR-CFTRI, all heads of the departments, scientific and technological staff, press media, and students enthusiastically participated in the event. The complete celebration was streamed live on YouTube to provide a virtual experience of the occasion.
Dr Inamdar, Head TTBD, briefly discussed National Technology Day and its importance as soon as the event was officially inaugurated. Mr Arjun Ranga delivered an inspiring talk about the journey of their organisation from Agarbathi to Aerospace. He emphasised the need for industry-relevant technological advancement and innovation.
Following the keynote address, agreements were exchanged between the Director and CFTRI Licensees. The agreements were exchanged with three industries: DDR Ventures LLP, Bengaluru, for a sponsored project, M/s MCPI Private Limited, Kolkata, and Sun Enviro Technology Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru, for transfer of technologies. The exchange of agreements paved the way for the industrial implementation of developed technologies. As a means of encouragement, seven technology transfer Licensees of the financial year 2023-24 were recognised and felicitated with a certificate and memento.
The CFTRI Technology beneficiaries Mrs Latha MR, Mrs Saroja, Mrs S Renuka Devi, Mr Syed Zainul Abedeen, M/s Mama Mills, Mr Thanmay Gowda MC and M/s Hamsavahini Eco Products were felicitated in recognition and as motivation to pursue their interest in the food processing industry.
Twelve new technologies developed during the FY 2023-24 were introduced to the audience by the Convenor, PDRU committee. The Principal Investigators of the new twelve technologies: Ragi based malt hydrolysate, Malted ragi based ready to eat weaning food, Finger millet semolina, Instant finger millet (Ragi) rava idli mix, Instant finger millet (Ragi) halwa mix, Instant finger millet (Ragi) khichdi mix, Instant finger millet (Ragi) upma mix, Millet and multi millet puttu podu mix, cleaner process for biotechnological production of spirulina, ready to use multigrain idli and dosa batter in retail packs, a process for the production of multigrain waffle and a process for the production of multigrain pizza base were briefed for the benefit of the industries, society and country.
“Certificate of Appreciation” was also presented to scientific and technological staff as an opportunity to recognise and appreciate their role in developing key technological innovations contributing towards the External Cash Flow generated in FY 2023-24.
The Director presented her presidential remarks, emphasising the need for proof of concept, USP, and marketing for research institutes and industries. The Technology Day celebration was a resounding success, bringing together technology enthusiasts, industry experts, and students under one roof. It served as a platform to celebrate technological innovation and foster collaboration for a better future.
