An innovation that promotes food security and agricultural economy

University research of IIT Kharagpur introduced a new technique to improve food production and safety. The aim is to create a more efficient, economical, and faster-growing system for cereal processing, with the goal of reducing food losses and improving final food quality.

The project resulted in the transmission of technology to a private company, SKF Boilers and Dryers Pvt Ltd, for commercial use. This company joined IIT Kharagpur through a formally signed agreement, where the Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering at IIT Kharagpur's head represented the institute during the agreement. The research team was led by Professor Brajesh Kumar Panda, with reference professors P Srinivasa Rao and Praveen Kumar Sappati, and another member, Samaran P.

The main objective was to improve cereal productivity and quality, with the intention of minimizing food damage and making foods more suitable for consumption and subsequent use.

The agreement between IIT Kharagpur and the private company SKF Boilers and Dryers Pvt Ltd was celebrated on the same day, with representatives from scientific community and the institute present. The collaboration between the university institution and the private company extends beyond the transmitted technology, with both parties aiming to develop further solutions in the field of agricultural production through joint research. This project highlights the importance of continuing investment in research and knowledge transfer towards industry, with the aim of improving food security and agricultural economy.

The ultimate goal is to promote greater cooperation between the university institution and the industry to achieve practical results that can be effectively used in agricultural enterprises.