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CSIR–CFTRI focuses on strengthening skilled workforce for food security and safety at 44th ISMT
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Thursday, 08 January, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Bengaluru
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 CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, is now increasingly focusing on strengthening skilled workforce for food security and safety. At the recently concluded valedictory function of the 44th batch of the International School of Milling Technology (ISMT) objective was to create a pool of professionals in the sector.
Dr. Shylaja Donempudi, Distinguished Scientist and Head of the Business Development Group, CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest and in her valedictory address highlighted the essential role of skilled milling professionals in maintaining food quality and ensuring nutritional security throughout the nation.
This was part of the Platinum Jubilee series where Dr. Shylaja Donempudi deliberated on the theme ‘Science to Supremacy: Reimagining Food Innovation for Global Markets.’
Dr. Suresh D. Sakhare, Senior Principal Scientist & Head, FMBCT (Flour Milling, Baking, and Confectionery Technology), CSIR-CFTRI said that ISMT established in 1981 as an Indo-Swiss collaborative initiative, has evolved into a premier training center in South Asia for professional millers. The institute houses a fully automated 22-ton-per-day pilot roller flour mill, providing industry-oriented practical training in wheat cleaning, milling operations, flour fortification, and quality evaluation.
To date, nearly 900 professionals, including 120 international trainees from Africa, the Gulf region, and Southeast Asia, have been trained at ISMT. A major share of flour mills in India and several countries abroad are currently operated by ISMT-trained millers, demonstrating the institute’s global impact.
Graduating students of the one-year Flour Milling Technology course received certificates and merit medals during the ceremony.
The award recipients included: Mohammed Ansil C. – G.K. Jalan Gold Medal (Deccan Flour Mills) and Dr. S.R. Shurpalekar Cereal Science Gold Medal, I.H. Tharindu Primal Ihalagedara – Silver Medal (Delhi Flour Mills), Nimitha B – Bronze Medal (Shivaji Roller Flour Mills) and Jewel Tom – Dr. Indrani Dassappa Baking Science Gold Medal.
Delivering the presidential remarks, Dr Giridhar Parvatam, Director, CSIR-CFTRI, congratulated the graduating batch and encouraged them to contribute towards modernization and technological advancements in the milling sector to meet future food system challenges. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Saravanan M, Senior Technical Officer (2) & Convener, ISMT.
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