Science

Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra (GKVK),

• Programme: Food Science and Nutritions programme any
• Available Dates: 3 [ Sept. 18, 2025; Sept. 11, 2025; Sept. 18, 2025; ]

Message by Practico: The department started as Department of Home Economics in the year 1969, in the year 1980 it was renamed as Department of Rural Home-science, and in 2002 as Department of Food Science and Nutrition. The department began with one UG programme (2+0) under the FAO, (UN) EFNAG program. Now, the department runs a fully fledged Masters (M.Sc.) and Doctoral (Ph.D) programs in the area of Food Science and Nutrition. The department has been continuously attracting students from all over the country and also abroad. Most of the research studies undertaken in the department are related to food analysis, assessment of nutritional status, sensory analysis of products, educational and nutrition intervention studies, development of dietetic and health foods, transfer of technologies with special reference to processing and utilization.