In the changing environment, when food technology is exhibiting spectacular growth in the country, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’s new College of Food Technology will facilitate quantum jump in the food processing sector in the state, according to Oommen Chandy, chief minister, Kerala. He was speaking during the inauguration of College of Food Technology, Thumburmuzhi campus, near Chalakkudy, Thrissur, on Monday.
CM offered to earmark Rs 5 crore in the forthcoming budget for constructing students hostel in the campus. “The food processing sector will create umpteen employment opportunities in the state,” stated the chief minister.
Minister for culture and dairying K C Joseph, during the presidential address, emphasised on the importance of food processing sector and the need for creating healthy foods with the use of technology. Dairy and food processing sectors will create more employment opportunities for B Tech Food Technology students.
Later, Joseph launched the e-Vetconnect project of the university. While launching the project, he suggested that e-Vetconnect will cater to the needs of the farming community in getting veterinary aid and advisory services during odd hours. This is the first attempt in India with the use of information and communication technology deliverables. E-Vetconnect includes 24x7 e-Vet connect call centre, mobile emergency veterinary services (4 pm to 12 am), e-Vet connect portal, Vetipedia, disease information system, Veterinary Hospital Management, Artificial Insemination Centre Management, Fodder Research Management and disease forecasting system.
B D Devassy, MLA, inaugurated the exhibition and seminar organised for the farmers. Priya Vinayan, president, Pariyaram Grama Panchayat, launched the experiential learning centre of the university. Vice-chancellor Dr B Ashok welcomed the delegates and registrar Dr Joseph Mathew expressed vote of thanks. Around 250 farmers participated in the awareness seminar. Experts from KVASU led the sessions.
