Webinar on “World Food Day” was organized under DST NU-TEC platform on October 16, 2020. The objective of the webinar was to discuss on food safety and innovative food processing technologies to accelerate the growth of the food processing sector in India. Prof. Dr Iddya Karunasagar gave the introductory remarks, wherein, he highlighted the theme for world food day 2020- “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. He also gave a bird’s eye view on role of FAO and WHO on food safety and food security as well as guidelines set by these bodies towards food regulation. Dr S. Dave is a Former Advisor in FSSAI and has been the Chairman of Codex Alimentarius Commission (2011-2014). Dr Dave spoke on the topic ‘The national context of food safety’. In his talk, he emphasized on how food safety is everyone’s responsibility. He stated that widespread collaboration and contribution of all actors (farmers, food processors, industrialists, food scientists, consumers and retailers), across the food supply chain underpinned by robust governance, agreed international standards and harmonized regulations are essential to food safety. Dr Eram S. Rao is the Vice Principal and Head of Department of Food Technology of Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi. Dr Rao delivered a lecture entitled ‘Innovative Food Processing Technologies to accelerate the growth of the food processing sector in India’. Through her presentation Dr Rao explained how innovative technologies are the key to building more robust food processing system. Prof. Dr Indrani Karunasagar, Director DST NU-TEC, spoke on water quality and public health and highlighted that water quality is deteriorating and today we have to depend on various kinds water purifiers. The quality of water is important for growth of crops, fishes and keeping a check on water pollution is important. The Webinar was moderated By Dr Mamata Bangera and Dr Feby Lukose.
Video Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0cTg9zKxbE
Event Date : 2020-10-16
Venue : DST NU-TEC platform
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