CFTRI

CFTRI has always held a high profile in human resource development, thanks to its global links and the local industrial support; its distinctive strength of 300 experts (in multiple disciplines) who serve as its faculty; and its unique methodology. The institute offers some of the best-designed and most successful academic and training programmes in the world to prepare professional manpower of various categories in its field, under a single roof. And CFTRI-trained technical personnel, whether from India or elsewhere, have always held very responsible positions in leading food industries as well as R&D centres in India and around the world.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HRD PROGRAMMES

1. A 4-semester M.Sc. (Food Technology) for participants from India and other developing countries
2. M.Sc. (Food Science) By Research of the University of Mysore, for in-service candidates
3. Recognised by several Indian Universities for doctoral and post-doctoral research. Over 100 research fellows are currently working on their Ph.D.
4. A 12-month programme in Flour Milling Technology to train personnel from India and other developing countries
5. Sponsored short-term advanced technology training programmes in over 45 specialized areas, to upgrade the skill and knowledge of personnel from food industries and government agencies
6. Specialised training programmes for individuals/groups (on specific request) from India and other developing countries
7. Advanced food technology training under the United Nations University programme for participants from various developing countries
8. Over 4000 persons (including 665 foreigners) from 50 countries (other than India) covering the southern hemisphere, trained till now
9. CSIR/CFTRI Fellowships
10. Training of the trainers
11. Totally streamlined capability for organizing workshops, seminars, symposia, conferences and conventions at national/international levels
12. English/Indian language communication skills for reach-out programmes

(*More information under Global Links and National Links, and Profile of Human Resources.)

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