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About the Department of Food Technology

The Department of Food Technology at the ICAR-Accredited School of Agricultural Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University (SGRRU), Dehradun is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and extension education in the field of food science and technology. The department focuses on developing highly skilled professionals capable of addressing the challenges of food processing, food safety, value addition, nutrition, quality assurance, and sustainable food production. By integrating scientific knowledge with practical industrial exposure, the department prepares students to become competent food technologists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the food processing and allied industries.

Vision

To emerge as a centre of excellence in food technology education, research, innovation, and sustainable food processing through quality teaching and advanced scientific research.

Mission

  • To impart quality education in Food Technology based on the latest industry and academic standards.
  • To promote innovative research in food processing, preservation, and value addition.
  • To develop safe, nutritious, and sustainable food products and processing technologies.
  • To strengthen university-industry partnerships for skill development and innovation.
  • To produce competent food technology professionals with ethical values and entrepreneurial skills.

Academic Programmes

Undergraduate
  • B.Sc. Food Technology
Postgraduate
  • M.Sc. Food Technology

Research Focus Areas

The department actively conducts research in:

  • Food Processing and Preservation
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Chemistry
  • Food Packaging Technology
  • Dairy and Cereal Technology
  • Fruit and Vegetable Processing
  • Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
  • Value Addition of Agricultural Produce
  • Food Product Development
  • Post-Harvest Technology
  • Food Biotechnology
  • Sustainable Food Processing Technologies

📸 Academic & Research Facilities

Departmental Classrooms & Laboratories

The department is equipped with modern teaching and research laboratories including:

  • Smart Classroom
  • Food Processing Laboratory
  • Computer Laboratory for Data Analysis

Extension and Outreach Activities

The department regularly organizes:

  • Food Processing Training Programmes
  • Entrepreneurship Development Workshops
  • Food Safety Awareness Campaigns
  • Value Addition Demonstrations
  • Skill Development Programmes
  • Industrial Expert Lectures
  • Industry Visits

These activities promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and the adoption of modern food processing technologies while strengthening the connection between academia and the food industry.

📸 Extension Activities

  • Food Processing Workshop
  • Entrepreneurship Training
  • Food Exhibition
  • Product Demonstration
  • Industrial Visit
  • Faculty Interacting with Students

📸 Contact

Department of Food Technology
School of Agricultural Sciences
Shri Guru Ram Rai University (SGRRU), Dehradun

📧 Email: info@sgrru.ac.in
📧 Admissions: admission@sgrru.ac.in
📞 Toll Free: 1800 120 102 102

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