Notification of NIFTEM COUNCIL

## Report on Establishment of the Council under the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Act, 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, published in the Gazette of India on March 23, 2022. The notification establishes a Council under the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Act, 2021. The core purpose of the Council is to provide governance and strategic direction to the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management. The key finding is the detailed composition of the Council, including ex-officio members, representatives from the food processing industry, academia, and parliament. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide stakeholders with an informative overview of the government notification establishing a Council under the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Act, 2021, based solely on the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This is a **New Policy**. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, inferred from the text, is to establish a Council to govern and guide the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management as mandated by the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Act, 2021. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **New Policy Rationale:** The policy likely addresses the need to create a structured governing body for the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management. This Council will probably ensure effective management and alignment with national objectives for food processing, entrepreneurship, and technology, as mandated by the establishing Act of 2021. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **New Policy Details:** The primary provision of this policy is the establishment of a Council with a defined membership. The Council is comprised of the following members: * Minister in-charge of Food Processing Industries, Central Government (Chairperson, ex-officio) * Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Central Government (Member, ex-officio) * Chairperson, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (Member, ex-officio) * Secretary to the Government of India in-charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with Finance (Member, ex-officio) * Chief Executive Officer, National Institution for Transforming India (Member, ex-officio) * Secretary, Higher Education of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government (Member, ex-officio) * Three representatives of eminence from the Food Processing Industry (Members, nominated by the Chairperson) * Three eminent academicians known for their contribution in the field of food processing (Members, nominated by the Chairperson) * Three Members of Parliament, of whom two shall be elected by the House of the People and one by the Council of States (Members) * Secretary to the Government of India in-charge of the Ministry of the Central Government dealing with Food Processing Industries (Member-Secretary, ex-officio) * The text names the first appointees for positions 3.1 (Shri Mayank Jalan, CMD, Keventer Agro Ltd), 3.2 (Dr. Ombeer Singh Tyagi Senior Member, Agri Council, ASSOCHAM and VP Corporate Affairs, UPL Ltd.), 3.3 (Sh. Ravi Kumar Narra, National President of Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry DICCI), 4.1 (Dr. S. Ayyappan, Former Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR), 4.2 (Dr. N. Kumar, Former Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore), 4.3 (Prof. Bhaskar N. Thorat, Institute of Chemical Technology, MumbaiIOC Odisha Campus, Bhubaneswar), 1 (Shri Rajendra Agrawal, House of the People), 2 (Shri Ramesh Chander Kaushik, House of the People), 3 (Ram Chander Jangra, Council of State) **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * The National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management. * The Food Processing Industry, represented by the nominated members. * Academicians in the field of food processing. * The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Central Government. * Members of Parliament involved in policy-making related to food processing. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is the primary responsible agency. The Council itself is the key body for implementation and governance. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification is effective from the date of publication (March 23, 2022). Specific timelines and procedures for the Council's operation are not detailed in this excerpt but are likely outlined in the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Act, 2021. * The nomination process for Industry and Academic Representatives relies on the Chairperson. * The election process for Members of Parliament is undertaken by the House of the People and Council of States. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **Expected Outcomes:** The likely intended outcomes include: * Effective governance and strategic direction for the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management. * Enhanced collaboration between the Institutes, the food processing industry, academia, and the government. * Improved quality and relevance of education, research, and training in food technology and entrepreneurship. * Development of a skilled workforce and innovative technologies to support the growth of the food processing sector. **9. Conclusion:** The establishment of the Council under the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Act, 2021, is a significant step towards strengthening the governance and strategic direction of these important institutions. The diverse membership of the Council, including representatives from the industry, academia, and government, is expected to foster collaboration and ensure the Institutes effectively contribute to the growth and development of the food processing sector in India.

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