IDP Trainings

•  International Training to Faculty -Asian Institute of Technology, Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Thailand 

                         Dr.G.Gurumeenakshi, Professor and Head (FSN) had completed her International Training programme at Asian Institute of Technology, Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Thailand from 04.05.2023 to 03.07.2023

• Internship at Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, South Korea

               Ms. B.S. Laxmi Sree, Ms. S. Mahindha, and Ms. V. Samitha from the 2019 batch of B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics participated in an internship at Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, South Korea, from 6^th May 2023 to 8^th July 2023 under ICAR, NAHEP Institutional Development Plan International Internship. During this period, the students worked on research involving zebrafish culture and mouse models in the Natural Products and Hearing Loss Laboratory.

• Internship at Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

                      Three students, Ms. K. Banumathi, Ms. S. Ananthi, and Ms. E.M. Bavisa, underwent an internship at Cape Breton University, Canada, in the field of Food Quality Management and Analysis. The students focused on pesticide residue analysis in food products during their internship, which took place from 17^th June 2023 to 19^th August 2023.

• Twinning Programme – Dalhousie University, Agricultural Campus, Truro, Novascotia, Canada 

                      Three undergraduate students from the B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics program completed their IDP Twinning Programme at Dalhousie University, Agricultural Campus, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, from 14^th October 2023 to 14^th December 2023. As part of the twinning programme, the students completed the following courses:

1. ANSC 3003: Egg and Dairy Products (3+0)
2. FOOD 4005: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (3+0)
3. EXTE 3001: Leadership Development and Social Change (3+0)

• Skills Developed 

1. Presentation skills
2. Scientific writing
3. Product development
4. Sanitation and laboratory skills
5. Baking based on scientific approach
   

   

   

             The ICAR-NAHEP IDP organized a three-day skill development programme on HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) from December 7-9, 2022, at Community Science College and Research Institute, Madurai. This programme was designed for final-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics, PG, and Ph.D. Food Science and Nutrition students.

           The training was conducted by experts Th.A. Govindan and Th.P. Mohan from the Bureau of Indian Standards. Topics included food safety hazards, the causes of microbiological contamination, and practical applications of Codex HACCP principles.

           Students also learned how to determine Critical Control Points (CCPs) and the importance of prerequisite programs like GAP, GMP, GHP, and FSSAI guidelines. The programme aimed to equip students with critical knowledge to ensure food safety and quality in food production. This hands-on training prepares the next generation of food safety professionals to make a significant impact in the industry.

           A Vocational Course on Communication & Writing Skills was conducted from 19.06.2023 to 23.06.2023 for a batch of 47 students. The program aimed at improving grammar, enhancing fluency, expanding vocabulary, and overcoming stage fear. A pre-assessment was administered before the course, and a post-assessment was conducted upon completion to evaluate progress.

              Throughout the five days, a range of teaching methodologies and activities were employed, including interactive sessions, role-plays, group discussions, presentations, and individual speaking exercises. These activities helped build students’ confidence and communication skills, ensuring they gained both practical and theoretical knowledge.

             By the end of the program, students showed significant improvement in their language proficiency and overall communication abilities.