School of Basic Sciences

Department of Applied Agriculture is established in 2016 under the School of Basic and Applied Sciences. The aim of the department is to undertake teaching and research in diverse applied areas of agriculture and allied sectors. The Department has identified agri-business and food science and technology as the two areas which aim at educating, training and providing self-employment opportunities to the young minds besides offering the scope for various opportunities in corporate sector and academia. Specifically, M.Sc. Food Science and Technology programme lays emphasis on quality education and training activities to meet growing demand of food processing industries in addition to pioneering the development of innovative technologies for conservation and processing of raw material with value addition. Huge opportunities in Agribusiness are also attracting investments in primary production as well as on the output side in food processing and distribution. Opportunities for future growth potential in agribusiness industry are mainly fuelled by sustained economic growth, rising per capita income, urbanization and globalization, integration of the global food value chain, improvement in infrastructure for storage and transportation. MBA (Agri-business) programme is designed to prepare students for careers in management related to food & agribusiness and allied sectors in varying international environment.

Mission

To undertake teaching and research in diverse applied areas of food science and agribusiness in order to educate, train and inspire young minds for excelling in various avenues.

Vision

To be a leading centre of excellence for food science and technology and agribusiness with regional, national and global footprints.

Mandate

By creating an academically inspiring environment that encourages the manifestation of human inner potential for the overall benefit of agriculture, businesses, government, and society.
By cultivating young leaders with strong values who can drive social and economic transformations toward a more ethical, and sustainable society.
By encouraging and developing individuals with entrepreneurial spirit and capable of solving societal challenges through innovative and sustainable business models

Prof. Anjana Munshi, HoD - (Additonal Charge)
Dr. Chidanand Patil, Assistant Professor
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Dr. Khetan Shevkani, Assistant Professor
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Dr. Yashi Srivastava, Assistant Professor
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Dr. Surjeet Singh Dhaka, Assistant Professor
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2020-22
- M.Sc Food Science & Technology
- MBA (AgriBusiness)
- Ph.D Agribusiness
- Ph.D Food Science & Technology
2019-21

M. Sc. Food Science and Technology
MBA (Agribusiness)

2020-22
2019-21

Research Thrust Area

Agri Input-Output Marketing
Agricultural Marketing
Agriculture and Food Policy
Agripreneurship
Cereals and Pulses Characterization
Digital Agribusiness Convergence
Food Retailing
Fruit & Vegetable Processing
Oil Processing
Strategic Agribusiness Management
Sustainable Agribusiness Solutions

Academic Calender

Semester- III (Batch: 2020-22)

Commencement of Classes for 3rd Semester – MSc Food Science and Technology	30.08.2021
Commencement of Classes for 3rd Semester – MBA Agribusiness	13.09.2021
MST Examination along with Teaching	22.10.2021 – 29.10.2021
Practical Examination along with Teaching	03.01.2022 – 07.01.2022
End Semester Examination	10.01.2022 – 21.01.2022
Winter break for students	22.01.2022 – 30.01.2022

Semester- IV (Batch: 2020-22)

Commencement of Classes	31.01.2022
MST Examination along with Teaching	28.03.2022 – 04.04.2022
Practical Examination along with Teaching	06.06.2022 – 10.06.2022
Submission of Project Reports	On or Before 10.06.2020
End Semester Examination	13.06.2022 – 24.06.2022

Facilities

The Department of Applied Agriculture has three research laboratories (02 food science and technology and 01 agribusiness) and one teaching laboratory. These laboratories are equipped with some of hi-end equipment for research and effective teaching. The agribusiness laboratory trains the students for Agripreneurship development.

The equipment available in the laboratories include:

Rancimat (Metrohm, Switzerland)
Viscometer (AntonPaar, Austria)
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu, Japan)
Digital refractometer (Rudolph Research Analytical, USA)
Autoclave
pH Meters
Water bath
Magnetic stirrers
High-speed homogenizer
Micro centrifuge
Induction sealing machine
Incubators
Hot air oven
Hand-held refractometers
Heating mantles
Hot plates
Soxhlet apparatus
Vortex shaker
Weighing balances
Refrigerators
Muffle furnaces
Microwave oven
OTG
Deep freezer, etc.

E-Content

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LPP Graphical Method Solution: https://youtu.be/01kt9wmwslY
LPP Simplex Method Solution: https://youtu.be/F5MITkMFDME
LPP Graphical and Simplex Method Examples Solution: https://youtu.be/-qDt9jnS2oY
LPP Direct from Solver: https://youtu.be/F8pWlIRfjyM

Placement

Batch	Name of student placed and contact details	Program	Name of the employer with details	Pay package at appointment
2018-20	Ms. Aarti Rishi (+91- 9814608394)	M.B.A. (Agribusiness)	Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd., Chandigarh	3.6 LPA
2018-20	Mr. Siddartha S. Shastry (+91- 8197470488)	M.B.A. (Agribusiness)	Punjab Agri Export Corporation Limited, Chandigarh	3.6 LPA
2018-20	Ms. Grima (+91- 7410809059)	M.B.A. (Agribusiness)	Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd., Chandigarh	3.6 LPA
2019-21	Mr. Sarbjeet Singh (+91- 7696301997)	M.B.A. (Agribusiness)	Punjab Agri Export Corporation Limited, Chandigarh	3.6 LPA
2019-21	Mr. Uttam Kumar Singh (+91- 7087152565)	M.B.A. (Agribusiness)	Punjab Agri Export Corporation Limited, Chandigarh	3.6 LPA

Student Corner

M.Sc. Food Science and Technology (Batch: 2020-22)
Sr. No.	Registration No.	Name	State
1	20msfood01	AKASH DEEP SHUKLA	Uttar Pradesh
2	20msfood02	ALEENA EBRAHIM	Kerala
3	20msfood03	ANUPAMA CHAUHAN	Rajasthan
4	20msfood04	ASTAHSAN	Haryana
5	20msfood05	BADAVATHU JHANSILAKSHMI BAI	Telangana
6	20msfood06	DHRAVATH NANDHA NAIK	Telangana
7	20msfood07	GARIMELLA VENKATA VIDYADHARI	Telangana
8	20msfood08	HANNA M	Kerala
9	20msfood09	KUMARI ANUPRIYA	Jharkhand
10	20msfood10	MEHAK	Haryana
11	20msfood11	MIHIR DEEPAK PASHINE	Maharashtra
12	20msfood12	MOHAMMED SUHAIR	Kerala
13	20msfood13	SANJAY KP	Kerala
14	20msfood15	MUHAMMAD SHAFEEQUE	Kerala
15	20msfood16	KAMPALLY RENUKA	Telangana
16	20msfood17	KUNDETI RENUKA	Telangana
17	20msfood18	SUMIT JADAUN	Uttar Pradesh
18	20msfood20	SAIFUDHEEN C	Kerala
19	20msfood21	SAUMYA SHRIVASTAVA	Madhya Pradesh
20	20msfood22	MEGHA KUMARI	Bihar
21	20msfood23	RITU SINGH	Gujarat
22	20msfood24	VIDISHA YADAV	Maharashtra
23	20msfood25	PRIYA DARSHAN UPADHYAY	Uttar Pradesh
24	20msfood26	LINDELWA NOMBULELO BHEMBE	Eswatini (Swaziland)

MBA Agribusiness (Batch: 2020-22)
Sr. No.	Registration No.	Name	State
1	20mbagri01	ADITI CHAUDHARY	Rajasthan
2	20mbagri02	ARUNDEEP KAUR	Punjab
3	20mbagri03	CHINMAY PRASAD DAS	Odisha
4	20mbagri04	KANCHAN CHATURVEDI	Uttarakhand
5	20mbagri05	KRUSHNA CHANDRA BARIK	Delhi
6	20mbagri07	LAKAVATH ANILKUMAR	Telangana
7	20mbagri08	PRITAM KUMAR	Bihar
8	20mbagri09	RUPIKA CHOUDHARY	Punjab
9	20mbagri10	SAGARIKA PAUL	West Bengal
10	20mbagri11	SUSIL KUMAR SETHI	Odisha
11	20mbagri13	VARINDERPAL SINGH	Punjab
12	20mbagri14	KOCHUTHRESIA STEEPHAN	Kerala
13	20mbagri15	LOVEDEEP SINGH	Punjab
14	20mbagri16	NANDIGAM SAGAR	Andhra Pradesh
15	20mbagri17	NIHAL MOHAMED M	Kerala
16	20mbagri18	NISHVAN M E	Kerala
17	20mbagri19	VISHNUDAS	Kerala
18	20mbagri20	RAJEEVAN M	Kerala
19	20mbagri21	SANDEEP SINGH	Punjab
20	20mbagri22	MADEEN AHAMMED E P	Kerala
21	20mbagri25	ASHWANI KUMAR	Bihar
22	20mbagri26	TAHMINA BATOORI	Afghanistan

PhD Agribusiness (Session- 2021)
Sr. No.	Registration No.	Name	State	Fellowship
1	21phdagri01	DHARAVATH POOLSINGH	Telangana	National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education for ST students

Grants

Name of faculty/PI	Project title	Sanctioned by	Financial assistance	Duration
Dr. Chidanand Patil	Performance of Regulated APMCs in Haryana under New Agricultural Marketing Reforms (e-NAM) Regime	Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi	Rs. 6.0 lakhs	2 years
Dr. Chidanand Patil	An analysis of trends, problems and prospects of rice export from India	Central University of Punjab, Bathinda	Rs. 1.5 lakhs	2 years
Dr. Chidanand Patil	ICT initiatives in Agriculture for Boosting the Improving Farmers Income: Lessons from Thailand	Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi and National Research Council of Thailand	ICSSR - NRCT	Jan – Feb, 2019
Dr. Khetan Shevkani	Evaluation of Different Vegetable Oils for Use in Gluten-Free Muffins Prepared with Composite Rice-Pulse Flours	Central University of Punjab, Bathinda	Rs. 3.0 lakhs	02 years
Dr. Khetan Shevkani	Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Different Pulses and their Flours	University Grants Commission, New Delhi	Rs. 10.0 lakhs	02 years
Dr. Yashi Srivastava	Quality Characterization of Unconventional Edible Oils Available in Punjab	Central University of Punjab, Bathinda	Rs. 3.0 lakhs	02 years
Dr. Surjeet Singh Dhaka	Vocal for Local: Marketing of Agricultural Products as District Brand in Punjab	Central University of Punjab, Bathinda	Rs. 1.5 lakhs	02 years

Seminar/Symposia

S. No.	Name of the Conference/Workshops/Seminars/Webinars/Symposia	Mode and Date
1.	Webinar on "Development of Pearl Millet Value Chain for Processing and Product Development in Arid Region". Speaker: Dr. Soma Srivastava, Sr. Scientist (FSN), ICAR - CAZRI, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)	Online, September 03, 2021
2.	Interaction with Industry Expert Mr. Mayank Sharma, Officer (HR, National Fertilizers Limited) topic entitled “Corporate Interview Process”.	Online, March 30, 2021
3.	Interaction with Agri Industry Expert Mr. Yogesh Sharma, Regional Manager (S&M, Nuziveedu Seeds Limited) topic entitled “Introduction to Sales & Marketing of Agri Inputs (Seeds and Pesticides)”.	Online, March 24, 2021
4.	Interaction with Agripreneur Mr. Satya Dev (Founder of Agri Business Yuva (ABY) Farmers LLP) topic entitled “Livelihood Promotion and Micro Enterprise Development”.	Online, March 20, 2021
5.	Interaction with Agripreneur Mr. Tarang Patel (Founder & CEO- InTech Harness Pvt. Ltd.) topic entitled “Boost Crop Output through Engagement with Digital Agriculture”.	Online, March 17, 2021
6.	Interaction with Agripreneur Shri. M. G. Karibasappa (Innovative Farmer Awardee) topic entitled “Innovative Technologies for Pest Management Automatic Solar Insect Trap”.	Online, March 16, 2021
7.	Interaction with Agripreneur Mr. Durga Prasad Mishra (Director, Prakriti O Prakritik Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd., Odisha) topic entitled “Scope of Tuber Crop Processing”.	Online, January 03, 2021
8.	Interaction with Agripreneur Dr. Sunila Jakhar (Apis Divine, Haryana) topic entitled “Bee Buzzing Success”.	Online, December 28, 2020
9.	Interaction with Agripreneur Dr. S. Ravindar Reddy (RR Foods & Feeds, Hyderabad) topic entitled “Diversification in Agripreneurship and Layer Poultry”.	Online, December 09, 2020
10.	Webinar on "Advanced Technologies and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Food and Agribusiness". Speakers: 1. Dr. Kartik Pondicherry, Technical Manager, Anton Paar India Pvt. Ltd. 2. Mr. Yash Jayantibhai Padhiyar, CEO, Heer Organics Pvt. Ltd, Gujarat	Online, November 06, 2020
11.	Poster Presentation Competition on “Harmful Health Effects of Junk Food”.	City Campus, September 07, 2018
12.	National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Food Processing” organised jointly by IIFPT (Formerly IICPT), MoFPI and Central University of Punjab.	City Campus, December 09, 2016

Alumni

The alumni of the Department are settled in Govt./Govt. undertaking organizations, private sectors (industry, banks, etc.), involved in higher education in national/foreign institutes or preparing for higher education in India/abroad. Also, the alumni of the Department regularly interact (virtually through WhatsApp group) and share information about job openings. The information is tabulated below:
M.Sc. Food Science and Technology

Name	Batch	Present position / Higher studies and address	Email / contact info
Ms. Sandeep Kaur	2016-18	Young Professional, Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana (Oct 18 - Feb 20)	linkedin.com/in/sandeep-kaur-895a32a8
Mr. Santosh U Phule	2016-18	QC Officer, Tasty Bite Eatables, Ltd. Pune, Maharashtra	santoshphule16@gmail.com
Mr. Jaipreet Singh	2016-18	-	jaipreetbutter@gmail.com
Mr. Md. Ubaid	2016-18	-	ubaid33@live.com
Mr. Lovepreet Singh	2017-19	Self-employed, Canada	linkedin.com/in/lovepreet-singh-183a80127
Ms. Sakshi Sharma	2017-19	Food Safety Officer, Himachal Pradesh	-
Mr. Binoy Sagar	2017-19	Quality control coach, Albaik Bahrain	binoysagar1996@gmail.com
Ms. Ravneet Kaur	2017-19	01 year Certificate programme on Supply Chain Management; Ontario College Graduate/ Mississauga (Greater Toronto Area - Ontario)	-
Mr. K Sujohn Ratna Paulson	2017-19	Quality Assurance Executive, Zometo, Hyderabad	linkedin.com/in/sujohn-kolluri-826564118
Ms. Elsa K Mathew	2017-19	-
Mr. Shailendra Kumar	2017-19	QA/QC Officer, Kosambh Multitred Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi	linkedin.com/in/shailendra-kumar-22160b14a
Ms. Trishna Kachari	2017-19	-	trishnak71@gmail.com
Ms. Anu K Sunny	2017-19	-
Ms. Anu Mathew	2017-19	M.Sc. in Food Safety Management, TUD, Ireland	anuann.mathew.6@gmail.com
Mr. Mrigendra Raj Sharma	2017-19	Brewer, Wave Distilleries and Breweries Limited, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh	linkedin.com/in/mrigendra-raj-sharma-245625100
Ms. Shreelakshmi	2018-20	-	shreelakshmi470@gmail.com
Ms. Priya Pal	2018-20	Junior Research Fellow / ICAR- IARI, New Delhi	priyapal1302@gmail.com
Sadhu Ashok	2018-20	Junior Research Fellow/ CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore	ashokalphonse008@gmail.com
Mr. Shahrukh khan	2018-20	-
Mr. Vikrant Rana	2018-20	Professional Executive, NIFTEM, Haryana	viratrana425@gmail.com
Mr. Muneeb	2018-20	JRF / NIFTEM, Haryana	muneebfoodtech@gmail.com
Mr. Siyad pv	2018-20	Quality Controller, Global Exporters (Aug 2020 - Aug 2021), Ernakulam, Kerala, India	linkedin.com/in/siyad-pv-4a59751b5
Mr. CHANDRA INGTI	2018-20	-	chandraingti@gmail.com
Mr. Ankit Awasthi	2018-20	-
Ms. MRIGYA BANSAL	2018-20	Junior research fellow, ICAR-CAZRI, JODHPUR
Ms. Aishwarya Dhiman	2018-20	PhD/ NIFTEM, Haryana	aishwaryadhiman11@gmail.com
Ms. Pirbi Ronghangpi	2018-20	-	pirbironghangpi1@gmail.com
Satendra Pratap	2018-20	-
Ms. Garima Srivastava	2018-20	-	garimasrivastava94.gs@gmail.com
Ms. Brahmeet Kaur	2018-20	Junior Research Fellow SLIET, Longowal, Distt Sangrur	-

MBA (Agribusiness)

Name	Batch	Present position / Higher studies and address	Email / contact info
Mr. Kuldeep Singh	2016-18	RA, Central University of Punjab	maankuldeep211@gmail.com
Mr. Abinash Kumar Mohanta	2016-18	Assistant Manager (Operation), Vashp Buddy Pvt. Ltd. (TutorBin), Gurugram	abinashnilu29@gmail.com
Mr. Sabeel Mohammed Kanneth	2016-18	Business Development Manager, Moonlight Industrial supplies company, Doha	kannethsabeel@gmail.com
Ms. Priyanka Kumari	2016-18	VB (Value banker), New Delhi	priyankarenu1994@gmail.com
Mr. Kamaksh Panwar	2016-18	Sales Executive, Helloverify India Pvt. Ltd. Delhi	kamaksh1996@gmail.com
Mr. Sagar Gajre	2017-19	Research Scholar, Central University of Karnataka	sagargajre7@gmail.com
Mr. Yaser Arafath C	2017-19	--	yaserarafathc@gmail.com
Mr.Nishant Raj	2017-19	--	raj.nishant57@gmail.com
Mr. Ajit Kumar	2017-19	MDO, Tej Hybrid seeds Private LTD, Ranchi	ajitnrg@gmail.com
Mr. Kaiser Ahad	2017-19	--	mahikaiser0408@gmail.com
Mr. Mandeep	2017-19	--	mandeepk899@gmail.com
Mr. Nakul Purohit	2017-19	Assistant Manager, IndiaMart Intermesh ltd, Ahmedabad	nakul.purohit64@gmail.com
Ms. Aarti Rishi	2018-20	Management Trainee, Punjab Agri Export Corporation Limited,Chandigarh	aartirishi995@gmail.com
Ms. Seema Rani	2018-20	Sr. Assistant at Warehouse Operations, Myntra Logistics, Gurugram	RANI1407SEEMA@GMAIL.COM
Mr. Dharavath Poolsingh	2018-20	PhD, Central University of Punjab	dslp49@gmail.com
M. Shaifali Sharma	2018-20	Order Allocator/Shift Controller, Big Basket, Gurugram	shaifali139@gmail.com
Ms. Kavya V	2018-20	Tutor, Nsg manesar haryana	kavyavengayil1998@gmail.com
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Mahto	2018-20	Field Investigator, Central University of Punjab	rakeshkumarmahtobhu@gmail.com
Mr. Anubhav	2018-20	PhD, IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner	anubhavbeniwal3@gmail.com
Ms. Samita Garg	2018-20	Business Development Executive, Our Food Pvt. Ltd., Rajasthan	gargsamita2@gmail.com
Mr. Din Mohammad	2018-20	Communication manager, Suprem audit office, Afghanistan	din.m.tamin@gmail.com