The Dairy Technology department has been pioneer in Dairy Technology Education in India. The department has made significant achievements in pivotal research areas. In the last 50 years, work has been carried out on standardizing technology for development of value-added dairy products, developing new, natural flavourings for ice cream, evaluating packaging conditions and monitoring storage changes in dairy products. The dairy technology department has focused research on (i) value addition to dairy products through use of membrane processed dairy ingredients, and (ii) developing Mozzarella cheese analogue based on casein(s) and vegetable/milk fat. Research articles based on the outcome of the research work has been published in scientific national and international journals of repute. The effort put by SMC College of Dairy Science has resulted in earning of 279 Masters Degree and 60 Doctoral degree in disciplines related to Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Dairy Microbiology and Dairy Chemistry. The research work has given the College, national and international recognition. This could be seen from the invitations received by the staff as lead speaker from organizers of several Conferences/Seminars.
The department regularly conducts the ‘National Dairy Products Judging Contest’. The department has been hosting this unique event since last eleven years with the aim to provide necessary exposure in sensory evaluation of dairy products. The department has conducted eight ‘National Dairy and Food Quiz Contest’, the only of its kind in India, organized by SMC College of Dairy Science and its Alumni Association.
One year Inplant training at Vidya Dairy handled by Dairy Technology Department
Dr. Jarita Mallik, Professor is the current Training-In charge for the course ‘Dairy Plant Operations and Management-I and II’, which is a one year In plant training held at Vidya Dairy, Anand which involves 12 modules held during the 7th and 8th semesters of B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) course. Monthly interaction and feed-back sessions are conducted by the Dairy Technology staff at the dairy plant. The Theory as well as Viva-voce during final examination is handled by the Dairy Technology Department.
Placement and Counselling Cell (Undergraduate and Post Graduate students)
The Counselling and Placement cell of the college is located in the department which is responsible for placement of students. The department takes care of the placement of UG and PG students in dairy/food plants in India and abroad. Till now, the college has achieved nearly 100% success in placing the students after completion of their degree courses. Dr. S. V. Pinto, Professor & Head, Dairy Technology department has been handling the Counselling and Placement Cell of the college since more than a decade. Dr. Hiral Modha and Prof. Chetan Dharaiya have been assisting Dr. S. V. Pinto for the ‘campus recruitment’ drive, with inputs from the Principal and Dean, SMC College of Dairy Science, Anand.
Development of E-Course for B. Tech. (Dairy Technology)
A project on “Development of e-courses for B. Tech. (Dairy Technology) degree programme” under the National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) has been successfully handled by the department during 2009-2012. The Dairy Technology staff were involved in contributing to the following B. Tech. (Dairy Tech.) courses:
Major Research Areas…
Publications and Research outcome (2010 to 2015)
Sr. No. |
Publications |
Dairy Technology |
Total |
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National |
International |
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Publications |
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1 |
Books/Book Chapters |
5 |
- |
5 |
2 |
Compendium/Catalogue |
1 |
- |
1 |
3 |
Review Articles |
12 |
1 |
13 |
4 |
Research Papers |
15 |
3 |
18 |
5 |
Brief Communications/Posters/Abstracts |
22 |
- |
22 |
6 |
Technical Articles |
36 |
- |
36 |
Awards |
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7 |
Awards |
5 |
- |
5 |
Name of Technology |
Name of the Dairy |
Technology for manufacture of Dietetic frozen dessert |
PATNA DAIRY, Bihar |
Technology for manufacture of Herbal ice cream (Ginger) |
PATNA DAIRY, Bihar |
The consultancy charges received from Patna Dairy, Bihar for the Transfer of technology for production of Dietetic ice-cream and Herbal ice creams is being utilized for the development of College and University. The consultancy took place in April, 2008. The name of College appears in the lid of food package.
Technologies developed…(2013-16)
Year 2013-14
Year 2014-15
Year 2015-16
Sr. No. |
Topic of the Programme |
Duration |
1 |
Dairy Technology for Non-Dairy Technologists |
6 days |
2 |
Technological and Engineering Aspects of Food Industry |
11 days |
3 |
Chemical and Microbiological Analysis of Milk and Milk Products |
6 days |
4 |
Laboratory Practices in Dairy and Food Plants |
6 days |
5 |
Dairy Plant Operations and Maintenance |
11 days |
6 |
Technology of Mozzarella Cheese |
3 days |
7 |
Technology of Cheddar Cheese |
3 days |
8 |
Technology of Processed Cheese |
3 days |
Books
Under the ICAR Network project on “Research and Development Support for Process Upgradation of Indigenous Milk Products for Industrial Application” the department brought out four illustrated catalogues as below.
Research Findings of Dairy Technology Department
No. |
Product / Process |
Number |
No. |
Product / Process |
Number |
1 |
Goat milk |
1 |
16 |
Fat spread |
1 |
2 |
Kankrej cow milk |
4 |
17 |
Butter oil |
1 |
3 |
Jersey cow milk |
1 |
18 |
Cheddar cheese |
6 |
4 |
Camel milk |
1 |
19 |
Mozzarella cheese |
12 |
5 |
Buffalo milk |
2 |
20 |
Swiss cheese |
1 |
6 |
Lactometer |
3 |
21 |
Processed cheese spread |
4 |
7 |
Quality of milk |
6 |
22 |
Dried cheese |
1 |
8 |
Dahi |
6 |
23 |
Chhana / Rasogolla |
6 |
9 |
Lassi / Chhash |
6 |
24 |
Khoa / Khoa based sweets |
6 |
10 |
Yoghurt |
1 |
25 |
Casein |
1 |
11 |
Shrikhand |
12 |
26 |
Whey |
3 |
12 |
Basundi |
3 |
27 |
Lactose |
2 |
13 |
Ice cream/Frozen Dessert |
9 |
28 |
Neera |
1 |
14 |
Ghee |
4 |
29 |
Cleaning solution for UF Plant |
1 |
15 |
Butter |
1 |
|
|
|
16 |
Gulabjamun |
2 |
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