Central Food Technological Research Institute

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), is one of the constituent laboratory under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).[1] It was opened on 21 October 1950 in Mysore, Karnataka. C.F.T.R.I. also has its resource centers in Hyderabad, Lucknow and Mumbai, rendering technical assistance to numerous entrepreneurs.

CFTRI Main gate near the railway station

CFTRI Mysore reflected

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute

Established	21 October 1950 (1950-10-21)
Research type	A constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
Director	Dr. KSMS Raghavarao
Location	Mysore, Karnataka
Campus	200 acres (0.81 km2)
Operating agency	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Website	www.cftri.com

CSIR-CFTRI is a large and diversified laboratory presently headed by Dr. KSMS Raghavarao, Director, CSIR-CFTRI. There are nearly 200 scientists, technologists, and engineers, and over 200 technicians, skilled workers, and support staff. There are sixteen research and development departments, including laboratories focusing on food engineering, food biotechnology, microbiology, grain sciences, sensory science, Biochemistry, Molecular Nutrition and food safety.[2]

The institute has developed over 300 products, processes, and equipment types. It holds several patents and has published findings in reputed journals. India is the world's second largest food grain, fruit and vegetable producer,[3] and the institute is engaged in research in the production and handling of grains, pulses, oilseeds, along with ahty spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry.

The institute develops technologies to increase efficiency and reduce post-harvest losses, add convenience, increase export, find new sources of food products, integrate human resources in food industries, reduce costs, and modernize.[4]

CSIR-CFTRI has developed over 300 products, processes including equipment designs, and most of these technologies have been released to over 4000 licensees for commercial exploitation.