FUNDED PROJECTS
| # | Project Title | Funding Agency | Project Cost (in lacs) | PI and Co-PI | Date of Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovative Indigenous Technology Development for Comprehensive Valorization of waste from citrus Fruit Processing Industries | MOFPI | 51.04 | Dr. Anupama Singh | 2021 |
| 2 | Development of Blockchain-based Traceability Solution for Agri-Food Supply Chains | MOFPI | 18.73 | Dr. Anupama Panghal | 2021 |
| 3 | Use of non-toxic nano-formulations for prolonging shelf life and reduction of postharvest loss of mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) of North East India | DBT’s NER Citrus Programme | 293.27 | Prof. Ashutosh Updhyay | 2021 |
| 4 | Flavor change of Amrutham Nutrimix (THR) and Development of Nutraceuticals based ready to use Therapeutic foods for the management of malnutrition in children and women in reproductive age | WCD, Govt. of Kerala | 13.75 | Dr Komal Chauhan, Dr Neetu K. Taneja | 2019 ongoing |
| 5 | Proposal for Setting up of Kerala Nutrition Research Centre (KNRC) at Thiruvananthapuram in Joint Collaboration with NIFTEM, Haryana and WCD, Kerala | WCD, Govt. of Kerala | 41.99 | Dr. Komal Chauhan, Dr. Neetu K. Taneja | 2019 – ongoing |
| 6 | Development of riboflavin enriched probiotic fermented product to mitigate riboflavin deficiency in India and South African children | DST (Under Indo South Africa Bilateral Cooperation) (International) | 32.11 | Dr. Vijendra Mishra | 2016 – ongoing |
| 7 | Assessment of Physico-chemical and nutritional characteristics of underutilized millets (Kodo & Kutki) and development of value added products | Tribal Development Affairs, Govt. of M.P, Bhopal | 105.58 | Dr. Komal Chauhan, Dr. Manjeet Aggarwal, Dr. Neetu K.Taneja | 2018 – ongoing |
| 8 | Preparation, characterization and evaluation of encapsulated eggplant peel extract in Edible Oil | MOFPI | 31.46 | Dr. Bhaswati Bhattracharya, Dr. Chakkarvarthi, Dr. Tripti Agarwal | 2018 – ongoing |
| 9 | Synthesis and evaluation of alginate-chitosan microcapsules for targeted delivery of vitamin B12 producing probiotic strain: in vitro and in vivo approach | WOS-A Department of Science and Technology (DST) | 32.15 | Dr Mamta Kumari, Mentor: Dr. Vijendra Mishra | 2018 – ongoing |
| 10 | Development of Instant probiotic fruit juice powder | MOFPI | 25.07 | Dr. Vijendra Mishra | 2018 – ongoing |
| 11 | Strengthening Sustainable energy COE in Ethiopia | DST International, Indo-Ethopia Bilateral Coperation/Biotechnology (International) | 40.69 | Dr. Ashutosh Upadhyay | 2018 – ongoing |
| 12 | Effect of thermal processing on proximate composition and antioxidant activity in Indian edible brown seaweed sargassum wightii and development of nutraceuticals and functional food from it | MOFPI | 35.86 | Dr. Prarabdh Badgujar | 2018 – ongoing |
| 13 | Development of protocol for reduction of acrylamide leaves in selected potato based snack foods | MOFPI | 25.04 | Dr. Chakkaravarthi S. | 2018 – ongoing |
Completed External Funded Projects
| # | Project Title | Funding Agency | Project Cost (in lacs) | PI and Co-PI | Date of Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evaluation of anti-biofilm, anti-microbial property of natural compounds against food borne pathogens | SERB/DST | 34.31 | Dr Neetu K. Taneja | 2015- completed |
| 2 | Evaluation Of Green Functional Foods Fortified With Cereal Grasses In Reducing The Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome | SERB/DST | 27.05 | Dr Komal Chauhan | 2014- completed |
| 3 | Antibiotic resistance in lactobacilli of food and fecal origin. Detection of genes, influence of stress and horizontal transfer | ICMR | 32.00 | Dr Vijendra Mishra | 2014-Completed |
| 4 | Synthesis of multifunctional magnetic mesoporous materials for theronostics platform | SERB/DST | 30.29 | Dr Divya Kheterpal | 2014- completed |
| 5 | Development of a typical village level processing centre with hybrid power system for post-harvest reduction and value addition. | ICAR | 60.93 | Dr Pitam Chandra and Dr Ashutosh Upadhyay | 2016-Completed |
| 6 | Setting up of Food Testing Laboratory of NIFTEM | ICAR | 852.39 | Dr Manjeet Aggarwal | 2015- completed |
| 7 | Flavour change of Amrutham Nutrimix (THR) and Development of Neutraceuticals based ready to use Therapeutic foods for the management of malnutrition in children and women in reproductive age | WCD, Govt of Kerala | 13.75 | Dr Komal Chauhan, Dr Neetu K. Taneja | 2019-Completed |
| # | Project Title | Project Cost (in lacs) | PI and Co-PI | Date of Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exploration of Challenges in Blockchain Based Smart Agro-Warehousing and Conceptual Framework For Implementing | 1.01 | Dr. Aman Dua | 2020-2021 |
| 2 | Development of Strategic Business Plan for MSMEs Up-gradation (With special reference to Consumer Food Units in Delhi NCR) | 1.15 | Dr. Sarika Yadav Dr. R. Prasantha Kumar | 2020-2021 |
| 3 | Post Harvest disease Control of Tomato using Secondary Metabolites Produced by Endophytic Actinobacteria | 3.50 | Dr. Bhim Pratap Singh Dr. Shekhar Agnihotri | 2020-2021 |
| 4 | SMEs Innovations – Barriers and Enablers: A Study with special reference to Sonipat District, Haryana | 1.00 | Dr. Sapna Arora | 2020-2021 |
| 5 | Nano-zinc based micronutrient delivery system and its impact on post harvest quality and extending shelf life of Tomato | 4.00 | Dr. Shekhar Agnihotri Dr. Bhim Pratap Singh | 2020-2021 |
| 6 | Development of Indian perilla seed (Perilla frutescens) oil meal based proteins and their incorporation in cereals based food products | 1.70 | Dr. Rajni Chopra Dr. Rakhi Singh | 2020-2021 |
| 7 | Design, Development and performance evaluation of a mechanical pulper-juicer for bael (Aegle Marmelos) fruit | 3.10 | Dr. Prasanna Kumar G.V. | 2020-2022 |
| 8 | Process Technology Optimization for Formulation of Nutri Flakes for Supporting Quality Diet for Malnourished Children and Diabetics | 1.50 | Dr. Anupama Singh Dr. Komal Chauhan Dr. Rahul S Mor | 2020-2022 |
| 9 | Performance of Small and Medium Sized Agri and Food Business Enterprises: Evidence from Emerging Economies. | 3.25 | Dr. R Prasanth Kumar, Dr. Anupama Panghal Dr.Sapna Arora | 2019-2020 |
| 10 | Exploring determinants of organizational effectiveness: An exploratory survey based research in Uttarakhand state of India. | 1.00 | Dr. Nagendra Singh Nehra Dr. Vimal Pant | 2020-2021 |
| 11 | Development of local food entrepreneurship and value chain model. | 2.04 | Dr. Anupama Panghal Dr. Shweta Dahiya | 2020-2021 |
| 12 | Development of cereal/millet based functional food for adolescent children. | 2.00 | Dr. Rakhi Singh Er. S. Thangalakshmi Dr. Barjinder Pal | 2020-2021 |
| 13 | To develop an android mobile application based on artificial intelligence (AI) for citizens to check freshness of fruits before purchase. | 4.00 | Dr. Vijay Kumar Er. Rahul Kumar | 2020-2021 |
| 14 | Development & performance evaluation of evacuated tubes solar collector based hybrid drying system. | 4.18 | Dr. Vinkel Arora Dr. P.K. Nema | 2020-2021 |
