CFTRI to hold skill development programme on ’Baking Technology’

Skill Development Programme on “Baking Technology” under the aegis of National School of Baking Technology is conducted at CSIR-CFTRI as a part of Skill India Campaign of Govt. of India

A 4-week Skill Development Programme on ’Baking Technology’ will be conducted at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, as a part of Skill India Initiative during Nov 15 – Dec 10, 2021.

The bakery industry in India is the largest of the food processing segments with an estimated annual turnover of about $ 7.60 billion in 2020. The market value is projected to reach $ 13.3 billion by 2025 at a growth rate of over 9%. 

The sector is expected to see more international brands entering the Indian market and there will be a huge potential for unorganised small-scale bakery entrepreneurs.

The training programme catering to the needs of fast growing baking industry will be as per the requirements of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) guidelines.

Expert scientists of CFTRI will provide hands-on training on choice of quality ingredients, product development and quality criteria. Apart from this, the participants will also be given insight into packaging aspects, FSSAI guidelines, nutritional profiling, health and hygiene control.

The National School of Baking Technology is equipped with state-of-art facilities from wheat milling to production of bakery products.