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Kerala will exhibit spectacular growth in food processing in the coming years; Says Chief Minister

In the changing environment, when Food Technology is exhibiting spectacular growth in the country, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’s new College of Food Technology will facilitate quantum jump in Food processing sector in the State; Says Sri. Oommen Chandy, Chief Minister of Kerala. Chief Minister made this remark during the inauguration of College of Food technology at Thumburmuzhi campus, near Chalakkudy, Thrissur on 7th September 2015. CM offered to ear mark Rs Five Crore in the forthcoming budget for constructing Students hostel in the campus. Food processing sector will create umpteen employment opportunities in the state. Chief Minister added.

Minister for Culture and Dairying Sri. K.C.Joseph during the presidential address emphasised the importance of food processing sector and the need for creating healthy foods with the use of technology. Dairy and food processing sector will create more employment opportunities for the BTech Food Technology students.

Minister Sri. K.C.Joseph launched the e Vetconnect project of the University. While launching the project Minister suggested that e Vetconnect will cater the needs of the farming community in getting the veterinary aid and advisory services during odd hours. This is the first attempt in India with the use of Information and communication technology deliverables. E vetconnect includes 24X7 E vet connect call centre, mobile emergency Veterinary services(4pm to 12 AM), e Vet connect portal, Vetipedia, disease information system, Veterinary hospital Management, Artificial insemination Centre management, Fodder research management and disease forecasting system.

Sri. B.D.Devassy MLA inaugurated the exhibition and seminar organised for the farmers. Smt.Priya Vinayan, President, Pariyaram Grama Panchayat launched the experiential learning Centre of the University. Vice Chancellor Dr.B.Ashok welcomed the delegates and Registrar Dr.Joseph Mathew expressed vote of thanks. Around 250 farmers participated in the Awareness Seminar. Experts from KVASU led the sessions.Farmers can contact e vetconnect through phone number 0487-2238055 or www.evetconnect.org. e mail callcentre@kvasu.ac.in. Currently e Vet connect mobile emergency services will be available in Ollur, Thrissur and Kalpetta Assembly Constituencies of the State. It will be further extended to 53 blocks of the State.