Academics & Research

A two-day Indo-Uzbek meet and International Conference on Trends & Innovation in Food Technology from farm to fork TIFT-2022 was jointly organized by Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow and Tashkent Chemical Technological Institute, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This conference with the theme of “Serving Present to secure the Future” discussed challenges for achieving the better prospects in food processing for sustainable development. The International Conference was a two-day (Online/Offline) event that hosted some of the most influential figures in the food sector including researchers, scientists, food technologists, botanists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, government representatives and industry key players to stimulate debate, foster collaborations and expand knowledge base. Developments in the food sector was the key to achieve the sustainable development goals laid down by the United Nations. The International Conference commenced with welcome address by Dr. Alvina Farooqui, Head, Department of Bioengineering, Integral university, Lucknow, who elaborately emphasized on holistic development of researchers, student teacher along with the exploration for new avenues of joint work for food innovation and technology. She quoted the main aim of this conference “Serving present to secure future”. Moreover, she also sensitized the importance of sustainability to serve the cause of humanity. Dr. Syed Nadeem Akhtar, Hon’ble Pro Chancellor, Chief Patron welcomed the esteemed guests and highlighted that this kind of programs should be continued in future. Moreover, he also shared his experiences. Prof. Javed Musarrat, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, gave captivating information related to growing demands for food and agriculture start-ups, and highlighted national and international issues of food safety and security. Mr Sanjay Dave, former chairman Codex Alimentarius Commission and former adviser to FSSAI, focused on food laws, food quality and safety, commercialization in the food processing industry and harmonization of domestic food standard. Prof. Botir Usmonov, Rector, TCTI, Uzbekistan laid emphasis on building a good foundation and exchange of ideas between the two universities and establishing scientific collaboration. Prof. Nortoji Ho’jamshukurov, Professor,Tashkent Chemical Technology Institute, Uzbekistan acknowledged Hon’ble Prof. S.W. Akhtar by presenting the memento. Prof. Ashwani Pareek, Executive Director, National Agri-food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali, Punjab discussed about the problems associated with crop production. Dr. Shridevi Annapurna Singh, Director, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore highlighted the global concern related to food wastage, packaging of food and accentuated the importance of food for wellbeing. Prof G.N Singh, Advisor to CM, talked about innovations in food that would become driving force for cooperation and coordination with countries abroad. Chief Guest of the event, Dr. Chindi Vasudevappa, Vice Chancellor, NIFTEM, Haryana briefed about food supply chain management, sustainable food system approach, personalized food, therapeutics food and food enrichment and fortification. He also enlightened about food safety and quality that responsible for the health and wellness of India. The session was concluded by the blessings and a beautiful quote by Prof. S.W Akhtar, Founder and Honorable Chancellor, Integral University, “Mai akela hi chala tha janibe manzil magar,log sath aate gaye aur karwa banta gaya”.At the end of session the conference abstract book was released followed by presentation of conference memento and university memento to the dignitaries. A special vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Iffat Zareen Ahmad who thanked the speakers for their valuable time and sharing their views related to food technology innovation and advancements.