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CSIR-CFTRI celebrates 75 years of innovation

New milestone technologies, new logo mark Platinum Jubilee, Foundation Day

The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), a premier laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), entered its 75th year on Monday, Oct. 21. A series of events and product launches marked the Platinum Jubilee and Foundation Day celebrations.

Located on the 150-acre historic Cheluvamba Vilas Mansion campus, donated by the then Maharaja of Mysore, Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, CFTRI was established on Oct. 21, 1950.

The event saw the presence of CSIR-CFTRI Director Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, former Directors, Scientists and distinguished guests. Kalaiselvi unveiled a special logo to commemorate the 75th Foundation Day and a photographic display chronicled CFTRI’s illustrious history and global impact in food science.