सीफेट संस्थान को मिला ‘गणेश शंकर विद्यार्थी हिंदी पत्रिका पुरस्कार’
National webinar on ‘Business Opportunities in Fish Post-Harvest’
ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana has organized a national webinar on ‘Business Opportunities in Fish Post-Harvest’ on 05 June, 2020 (3:00-4:30 pm) through Zoom and Youtube LIVE. Dr. C.N. Ravishankar, Director ICAR-CIFT, Cochin, Kerala was an expert speaker. About 1200 participants have registered and about 700 participants including scientist, academicians, scholars, entrepreneurs and farmers have participated in live session from all over India. Dr. R. K. Singh, Director, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana and Vikas Kumar, Scientist (FPT) have coordinated the event. Video is available on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW0l8JnUCHg.
ICAR-CIPHET Granted License of Two Technology (Ozo-C and UViC) to Budding Women Entrepreneurs
List of Candidates Selected for Temporary Post of Young Professional-I
2nd Webinar Meeting of AICRP on PET
ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana has licensed the recently developed a sensor-based smart, touch-free, low cost, and portable device for the no- touch automatic dispensing of sanitizer solution and portable UV disinfection system two two firms. Sh. Dilraj Singh managing partner of M/s Forming and Forging Industries, Gill Road Ludhiana and the other to a soap manufacturing company for commercial manufacturing. Shri A. Balaji Manager of the M/s Sakhi Soaps Hindustan Soaps and Salts Company, Ongole Andhra Pradesh, who came to know about the technologies through news of Times of India paper, contacted the institute for both the technologies and took license for both the devices. He however, could get the certificate and license of the technology through digital means as was unable to get physically present due to the lockdown. He expressed his confidence about capturing the market as both of the small portable devices are compact and much needed device at public locations like offices, shops, hospitals, but also will play a key role in the fight against COVID infection. Sh. Dilraj Singh a young business man who had taken the licence for no-touch automatic dispensing said that it is high time that all youth should venture into making our country self-reliant by focusing on making indigenous devices, equipments and contribute in the development of the country. He had attended the training for a day to understand all the hardware and software components of the No-touch hand sanitizer dispenser and had planned to come up with the device in large scale within the minimum time as possible.
The Director of ICAR-CIPHET Dr. R.K Singh who is also in the team of innovating Scientists Dr. K. Narsaiah, Er. Yogesh Kalnar, Dr. Rahul K. Anurag, Dr. Bhupendra M Ghodki and Ms. Surya were present and assured further technical help for smooth upscale of technologies as Mr. A. Balaji, of Andhra Pradesh could get the training on assembling of the software and electrical components of both the technologies digitally through web meeting. Dr. Ranjeet Singh, In-charge, Institute Technology Management Unit and its staff Ms Alka Sharma played a key role in getting the licensing done though the office is operating with minimum required staff.
ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana developed Low Cost Portable Ozone based Fruits and Vegetable Washer-Cum-Purifier (Ozo-C)
ICAR-CIPHET Ludhiana Develops “Portable Smart Ultraviolet-C Disinfection System” (UViC)
ICAR-CIPHET developed processed foods for enhancing immune system to fight against COVID-19
ICAR-CIPHET Advisory for Handling of Mango
No-Touch Automatic Dispenser for hand sanitization developed by ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana
COVID-19 STARTUP ASSISTANCE SCHEME (CSAS)
4th Addendum to the Consolidated Guidelines annexed to the Ministry of Home Affairs
Advisories to Farmers and Agricultural Secter during lockdown due to COVID 19
Information about Stay Safe during COVID-19
Consolidated guidelines and migrant labourers
Protective measures against NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Poster of NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
State level advisories to farmers during lockdown due to COVID-19
Guidelines applicable for farmers and farming sector during lockdown period due to COVID-19
Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Regarding Quarantine facilities under ICAR.
Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Circular of Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
ICAR-CIPHET celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8th March 2020.Dr. (Mrs.) Gurinder Kaur Sangha, Dean, Post Graduate studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, was the chief guest of the function. Dr. R.K. Singh, Director, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana presided over the function. Dr. Manju Bala, chairperson, women cell and IWD organizing committee, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana, welcomed all the participants and Dr Bembem ,Scientist, ICAR-CIPHET coordinated the event.
Celebration of Constitutions Day at ICAR-CIPHET Ludhiana
अपने मोलिक कर्तव्य निभाएं देश को महान बनाएं
दवेष से पहले देश को रखें लोक सम्पति की सुरक्षा करें
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
Respect Constitution and National Symbols
PROTECT ENVIRONMENT AND HAVE COMPASSION FOR ALL LIVING BEINGS
Wadi are generally prepared from pulses after soaking and grinding and thereafter forming small sized balls followed by drying in sun, commercially. One skilled person can make at the most 40 kg of wet wadi per day besides that sun drying of wadi takes 2-3 days. This not only leads to unhygienic way of manufacturing but also takes more time, labour as well as causes human drudgery. Besides, the wadis obtained are not of uniform in shapes and sizes. Keeping in view the above CIPHET has developed wadi making machine which completely eliminates the hand operation thereby reducing drudgery and further contributing to food safety. The capicity of machine is 300kg per hour so it enhances the per day productivity of a person which ultimately leads to the enhancement of income. By using this system, hygienic, superior and uniform product quality can be ensured. Nine Different shapes of wadi can be prepared using the developed system, thereby increase the consumer appeal for this traditional product. The developed machine is an initiative in mechanizing the production of traditional Indian foods. This machine can also be used for multi-functional purpose like cold extrusion.
Sahnewal (Pb.) based firm M/s Empire Bakery Machines Pvt. Ltd. approached the institute for licensing of this technology, Dr. Ranjeet Singh, I/c ITMU has facilitated the event and Dr. Sandeep Mann, inventor of this technology explained about all the know-how and mechanism of the developed technology and assured him that all possible help will be extended for commercially production of the machine. Now onwards anybody who wish to buy Wadi making machine may either approach to ICAR-CIPHET Ludhiana or to M/s Empire Bakery Machines Pvt. Ltd . P.O., Sahnewal, Punjab – 141120. Dr. S. N. Jha ADG ICAR HQ and Dr. S.K. Tyagi were the soured if inspiration behind the development. Dr. R.K. Singh, Director (Acting), ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana awarded licensing certificate and applauded the efforts of whole team involved in the development of technology and requested the entrepreneur to keep the cost of machine reasonable in order to encourage mechanization in processing business and also conveyed his best wishes to him.
ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana organized 3 days training on ‘Post-harvest Handling and Processing of Freshwater Fish at College of Fisheries, Kawardha, Chhattisgarh during 26-28th December, 2019. ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana, one of the premier institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in research and training on post-harvest technology of agro produce is committed for socio-economic development of society including scheduled caste. Under Schedule Caste Sub-plan, the institute has extended its training in Chhattisgarh with a mission to help them doubling their income. Participants were trained to handle the fish hygienically and encouraged to maintain personal hygiene. They were also made aware about the importance of cold chain immediately after harvest till it reaches to the consumer for maintaining the quality and freshness of fish. Dr. A.U. Muzaddadi, Pr. Scientist has shared his invented technology of ‘Live fish carrier system’ and its use in transportation. They were also taught to prepare fish pickle and fish cutlet. Each farmer (66) were given a bilingual training manual, a plastic crate for icing fish, a chopping board and knife. Shri Dilraj Prabhakar, I.F.S. Dist.-Kabeerdham was the chief guest in inauguration function. Dr. N.P. Dakshinkar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg was the chief guest of the valedictory session. Dr. Armaan. U. Muzaddadi, Pr. Scientist (Nodal Officer, SCSP) and Mr. Vikas Kumar, Scientist (course co-director) was the resource person from ICAR-CIPHET. Dr. K.K. Choudhary, Dean has presided over the function and Dr. Jitendra Kumar Jakhar, Asst. Prof. of CoF, Kawardha has coordinated the training. Dr. Panda, Dr. Nightingale and others faculty and staff of the CoF, Kawardha enthusiastically supported the training.
ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana organized 3 days training for Schedule Caste at College of Fisheries, Kawardha
Three-day Entrepreneurial Development Programme on ‘Packaging of fresh, minimally processed fruits, vegetables and processed food products’ organized at ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana
Ludhiana, 05 September 2019: ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana has organized a three-day Entrepreneurial Development Programme on ‘Packaging of fresh, minimally processed fruits, vegetables and processed food products’ from September 03-05, 2019 to train aspiring entrepreneurs in packaging technologies for fresh and minimally processed and processed fruits and vegetables. The need for developing and honing entrepreneurship skills in the area of food packaging is being seen to give a major input for bringing youth into food processing sector. CIPHET with its mandate to contribute in entrepreneurship development is regularly receiving number of request across the country to provide trainings in food packaging to solve their quality concenns and gain product visitbility. With rapid increase in demand for convenient, hygienic and quality food products in both urban and rural households; food processing has become a favorite and rightly focused field for young entrepreneurs. Simultaneously the skill development and entrepreneurship in the packaging sector is witnessing a boom. Different packaging requirements for different food products according to their physiological activity and possible shelf life is also of concern among budding entrepreneurs. The programme which aimed to impart hands-on training and upgrade the technical skills of the budding entrepreneurs in, packaging, food safety and quality control/ knowledge of requirements of national legislation from food regulator FSSAI and other regulations and compliances. The programme was attended by established agri-businessmen, aspiring entrepreneurs, progressive farmers and post graduate students hailing from ten different Indian states including Manipur, Assam, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, New Delhi and Punjab. The participants were interested in upgrading their skills and exploring business opportunities in modern packaging techniques adopting innovative packaging technologies and newer and environmentally friendly packaging alternatives.
Speaking in the inaugural session, Dr. R. K. Singh, Director ICAR-CIPHET, acquainted the participants about the entrepreneurial opportunities in food processing sector and importance of packaging for enhancing the shelf life of the food products. He emphasized the role of packaging in increasing the product appeal and tapping the market through innovative packaging techniques.Dr. K Narsaiah Head AS&EC Division and Co-Coordinator of this EDP stressed on the cost effective solutions through packaging for maintaining the quality and enhancing the shelf life of all agricultural products through packaging. A compendium on ‘Packaging of fresh, minimally processed fruits, vegetables and processed food products’ was released in the session. Dr. Rahul K. Anurag, Scientist and Coordinator of this training urged the the participants d to maintain a long term association with the institute. In the valedictory session of the programme, Sh. Gulzar Singh Randhawa, a participant of earlier EDP on packaging in November 2018 shared his experience and thanked institute scientists in holding his hands and supporting him in establishing his processing and packaging of turmeric spices. He also highlighted the profits he has started to earn after developing a processing and packaging enterprise and benefits when compared to selling produce from his agricultural farms on raw basis. The participants while giving the feedback thanked the organizers for providing a detailed technical knowledge and expressed their motivation and future plan in starting commercial activity. Dr. R.K. Singh, Director whiassured the participants that technical support and knowledge requirements in future related to their ventures in estabilishing business enterprise will be supported by Institute scientists and experts.
A Kisan Mela under Jal Shakti Abhiyan was organised by KVK of ICAR-CIPHET at Abohar on 04/09/2019. More than 250 progressive farmers participated in the Mela and different technology for Water Conservation were demonstrated such as Drip irrigation, Micro sprinkler irrigation system, sprinkler irrigation system, in line drip irrigation system and rain water harvesting model. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. R.K. Singh, Director, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana and DC, Fazilka Dist.
ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana gives licensing on "High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fan" to Jagraon based Fan Company (M/s Chana Mechanical Engg.)
The technology is highly useful for providing cooling and comfort in cattle sheds, animal shelters, warehouses and other high ceiling buildings and structures
Ludhiana, 09 September 2019:
Ventilation of animal housing to remove moisture and odors and replacing them with fresh air is necessary for livestock productivity and also provides air movement that promotes cooling and improves air quality for confined animals. Achieving this with normal fans is expensive both in terms initial investment as well as operating costs. Also the air in shelter is stratified due to temperature gradients. Keeping in view the need, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana has developed High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fan. The technology wa jointly by developed by Dr. K. Narsaiah, Dr. Sandeep Mann, Dr. Yogesh Kumar and Mrs. Leena Kumari.
Elaborating more about the technology, Dr. K. Narsaiah said that the technology was highly useful for providing cooling and comfort in cattle sheds, animal shelters, warehouses and other high ceiling buildings and structures. HVLS fans are generally ceiling fans although some are pole mounted. HVLS fans move slowly and distribute large amounts of air at low rotational speed– hence the name "high volume, low speed." HVLS fan with custom designed large paddle type blades move the air as one large cylinder (less drag as less interface area). The flow is in laminar regime resulting less energy loss in friction. The secondary flow of the fan after hitting the floor would further cover additional area. In this way one HVLS fan can approximately give performance equivalent to 6 normal fans. The power required to run the fan at low speed is significantly less and results in low operational costs.
Mr. Karnail Singh Chana, Proprietor M/s Chana Mechanical Engg., Jagraon approached the institute for this technology. Awarding the license of the technology to entrepreneur on 09.09.2019, Dr. R.K. Singh Director (Acting), ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana remarked that this technology is energy efficient and provides gentle breeze to ensure cooling and comfort with minimum noise and disturbance. On this occasion Dr. Sandeep Mann, Dr. Yogesh Kumar and Dr. Ranjeet Singh were also present.
Dr. Manoj Kumar Mahawar working as Scientist (Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering) at the Horticultural Crop Processing division, ICAR-CIPHET Abohar, has been felicitated with the prestigious The Institution of Engineers (IEI) “Young Engineers Award 2019-20”. This award was given by Sh. Biplab Kumar Deb, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Tripura, during the 33rd National Convention of Agricultural Engineers and National Conference on “Commercial Crops Processing and Value Addition”. The programme was organized by the Institution of Engineers (India) at Pragna Bhawan, Agartala, Tripura, from 10-11th August. Dr. Manoj Mahawar was awarded in recognition of his contribution to Agricultural Process Engineering. Sh. Pranajit Singha Roy, Minister of Agriculture, Tripura; Dr. M. Chowde Gowda, FIE, Chairman, Agricultural Engineering Division Board IEI; and other dignitary officials of IEI were also present on the occasion. The IEI has instituted the Young Engineers Award with a view to recognize outstanding achievements/contributions made by young engineers in engineering research and excellence in engineering technology development.
Aonla or Indian Gooseberry is a hardy fruit crop and can be cultivated throughout the India without much care. Its fruits are highly nutritive with great medicinal benefits but it has limited storage life. Due to its sour and highly astringent taste, consumers don’t much like to eat it in raw form. The Horticultural crop processing division of ICAR-CIPHET, Abohar have developed various value added products to enhance its market value and licensed the technology on ‘Processing of Aonla for manufacturing of value added products’ to the progressive farmer shri. Virsa Singhji from Patti, Taran Taran district of Punjab.
Shri. Virsa Singhji approached the ICAR-CIPHET, Abohar office for training and licensing of this technology. Dr. Kirti Jalgaonkar and Dr. Bhushan Bibwe Scientists of HCP Division, Abohar imparted the training to entrepreneur at Abohar centre, from 06-10 may 2019. Various value added products like aonla candy, preserve, juice, RTS, squash, laddu, dry shreds, triphala churn, Aonla powder, supari, mouth freshner, etc. were developed during the training. The demonstrations of Aonla processing machineries like Aonla grader, shredder, juice extractor, corking machine were also given to the entrepreneur. Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Head and In-charge, HCP Division, ICAR-CIPHET Abohar given his valuable support and guidance for smooth conduct of the training. The entrepreneur have also shown his interest towards establishment of small agro processing centre for Aonla processing after successful completion of the training and machine demonstrations.
Dr. Ranjeet Singh, In-charge, ITMU coordinated the licensing process of this technology. Dr. R.K. Singh, Director (Acting), ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana awarded the license and training certificate to entrepreneur on successful completion of the training.
The technology of "Live Fish Carrier System and method of transportation of live fish therein" has been transferred to Shri Shivam Sharma, S/o Shri Rajkumar Sharma, Proprietor, M/s E-Magic Electric, Nangla Fateh Khan, PO- Patara, Jalandhar (Pb)- 144101 by Dr. R.K. Singh, Director (Act.), ICAR-Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana on 16th April 2016. The inventors of the technology are Dr. Armaan U. Muzaddadi, PI and Dr. S.K. Nanda, Co-PI and the technology for carrying different types of fish in live condition from farm to the market was developed with financial assistance from National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad. This technology is highly potential to increase farmers' income by two or three folds.
