Ongoing- Externally Funded Projects
| S.No |
Title of the project |
Funding Agency |
Cost of the Project (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 Taneja |
2015-16 |
| 2 |
Development of riboflavin enriched probiotic fermented product to mitigate riboflavin deficiency in India and South African children |
DST (Under IndoSouth Africa Bilateral Cooperation) |
32.11 |
Dr. Vijendra Mishra |
2016-17 |
| 3 |
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 Taneja |
2017-18 |
| 4 |
Preparation, characterization and evaluation of encapsulated eggplant peel extract in Edible Oil |
MOFPI |
31.46 |
Dr.Bhaswati Bhattracharya / Dr. Chakarvathi / Dr. Tripti Aggarwal |
2017-18 |
| 5 |
Social Entrepreneurship: Impact Assessment |
ICSSR |
10 |
Dr. R Prasanth Kumar |
2018-19 |
| 6 |
Synthesis and evaluation of alginate-chitosan microcapsules for targeted delivery of vitamin B12 producing probiotic strain: in vitro and in vivo approach |
Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
32.15 |
Dr. Vijendra Mishra |
2018-19 |
| 7 |
Development of Instant probiotic fruit juice powder |
MOFPI |
25.70 |
Dr. Vijendra Mishra |
2018-19 |
| 8 |
Strengthening Sustainable energy COE in Ethiopia |
DST |
40.69 |
Dr. Ashutosh Upadhyay |
2018-19 |
| 9 |
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 |
2018-19 |
| 10 |
Development of protocol for reduction of acrylamide leaves in selected potato based snack foods |
MOFPI |
25.40 |
Dr. Chakkaravarthi S. |
2018-19 |
| 11 |
Designing Entrepreneurial Policy Framework for Smart Eco-Social Villages Development. |
ICSSR |
5.0 |
Dr. Tribhuvan Nath |
2019-20 |
| 12 |
Generation of occurrence data on heavy metals for chocolates and cocoa products. |
FSSAI |
36.8 |
Dr. Ashutosh Updhyay & Dr. Neela Emanuel |
2020-21 |
| 13 |
Development of ready to cook (RTC) food product through selective fermentation of biofortified and non-fortified Pearl Millet varieties for enhancing bioavailability of micronutrients |
DST (Haryana) |
20.0 |
Dr. Prarabdh Badgujar |
2021-23 |
| 14 |
Innovative Indigenous Technology Development for Comprehensive Valorization of waste from citrus Fruit Processing Industries |
MOFPI |
51.04 |
Dr. Anupama Singh |
2021-23 |
| 15 |
Development of Blockchain-based Traceability Solution for Agri-Food Supply Chains |
MOFPI |
18.73 |
Dr. Anupama Panghal |
2021-23 |
| 16 |
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 |
2021-24 |
Ongoing- Internally Funded Projects by NIFTEM
| S.No |
Title of the project |
Cost of the Project (In lacs) |
PI and Co-PI |
Date of Award |
| 1 |
Performance of Small and Medium Sized Agri and Food Business Enterprises: Evidence from Emerging Economies |
3.25 |
Dr. R Prasanth Kumar (PI), Dr. Anupama Panghal & Dr.Sapna Arora(Co-PIs) |
2019-20 |
| 2 |
Exploring determinants of organizational effectiveness: An exploratory survey based research in Uttarakhand state of India |
1.0 |
Dr. Nagendra Singh Nehra & Dr. Vimal Pant |
2020/21 |
| 3 |
Development of local food entrepreneurship and value chain model |
2.04 |
Dr. Anupama Panghal & Dr. Shweta Dahiya |
2020/21 |
| 4 |
Development of cereal/millet based functional food for adolescent children |
2.0 |
Dr. Rakhi Singh; Er. S. Thangalakshmi & Dr. Barjinder Pal |
2020/21 |
| 5 |
To develop an android mobile application based on artificial intelligence (AI) for citizens to check freshness of fruits before purchase |
4.0 |
Dr. Vijay Kumar & Er. Kumar Rahul |
2020/21 |
| 6 |
Development & performance evaluation of evacuated tubes solar collector based hybrid drying system |
4.18 |
Dr. Vinkel Arora & Dr. P.K. Nema |
2020/21 |
| 7 |
Exploration of Challenges in Blockchain Based Smart Agro-Warehousing and Conceptual Framework For Implementing. |
1.01 |
Dr. Aman Dua |
2020-21 |
| 8 |
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 |
2020-21 |
| 9 |
Post Harvest disease Control of Tomato using Secondary Metabolites Produced by Endophytic Actinobacteria |
3.50 |
Dr. Bhim Pratap Singh/Dr. Shekhar Agnihotri |
2020-21 |
| 10 |
SMEs Innovations – Barriers and Enablers: A Study with special reference to Sonipat District, Haryana |
1.00 |
Dr. Sapna |
2020-21 |
| 11 |
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 |
2020-21 |
| 12 |
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/Dr. Shruti Shukla |
2020-21 |
| 13 |
Design, Development and performance evaluation of a mechanical pulper-juicer for bael (Aegle Marmelos) fruit |
3.10 |
Dr. Prasanna Kumar G.V. |
2020-21 |
| 14 |
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 |
2020-21 |