Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU), Junagadh, has achieved a significant milestone in technology transfer through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shatrabhuj Farmer Producer Company Limited, Bhesan, Junagadh.
The process technology entitled “Method for Enhancing Storage Stability of Pearl Millet Flour,” developed by the Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET), JAU, Junagadh, was transferred to the company for commercialization.
The MoU signing and technology transfer took place in the esteemed presence of Dr. V. P. Chovatia, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, JAU; Dr. A. G. Pansuriya, Director of Research, JAU; Dr. M. N. Dabhi, Professor and Head, Department of Processing and Food Engineering, CAET, JAU; Dr. V. P. Sangani, Professor; Mr. Ramji Patoliya, CEO, Shatrabhuj Farmer Producer Company Limited, Bhesan, Junagadh; and Mr. Bharat Khuman, Chairman, Tadka Pipaliya Seva Sahakari Mandli, Tadka Pipaliya, Taluka Bhesan, Junagadh.
This initiative marks an important step towards translating university research into practical commercial applications, promoting value addition to pearl millet, and strengthening industry–university collaboration in food processing technology.