Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (INDIA)

CSIR - CFTRI Campus, Mysuru - 570020, Karnataka, INDIA

Awards

AFST(I) Fellow

Nomination invited for Fellow of AFST(I) -2022

(Fellow applications without nomination will not be considered)

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

The association has pleasure in inviting nomination from people to be conferred as “Fellow of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India)” [FAFST]. This is to honour those who have made significant contributions to the progress of Food Science / Technology.

Eligibility:

1.     The aim is to honour people of outstanding merit who have contributed significantly in the field of Food Science /Technology including R & D, product/project development, transfer of technology and marketing. The merit of contribution will be the main criterion.

2.     Among the Fellows to be nominated every year, 70% could be from AFST(I) members and remaining 30% may be from non-members

Nominations:

1.     Central Executive Committee members of AFST(I) are not eligible to be nominated as a Fellow.

2.     The nomination should be proposed by 5 AFST(I) members who have held the membership for a minimum of 5 years or by 2 Fellows of the Association.

3.     Any regular or life member of AFST(I) can propose the nomination for only one Fellow in a particular year. The nomination letter must contain sufficient justification for conferring the coveted fellowship on the candidate proposed.

4.     Four Copies of brief bio-data of the nominee highlighting the Scientific or Technological achievements in the area of Food Science / Technology, supported by a list of publications or other achievements all together not exceeding 10 pages and 1 copy of Self Evaluation Score Sheet (Form-A, available at www.afsti.org under ‘Awards’) along with supporting documents must accompany the nominations.

5.     Form - B is to be additionally filled in for industry contribution, if any.

Selection of Fellows:

           The nominations received will be placed before an expert committee, appointed by the CEC for suitable recommendations. CEC by majority decision will finalize the names of Fellows for each year limited to maximum of 2 numbers. The decision of CEC in this matter will be final.

Privilege of Fellow:

The Fellow shall be entitled to the following rights:

1.     The awardee will be entitled to add FAFST after their name as short title.

2.     To be present and vote at all general body meetings.

3.     To propose and recommend the candidates for Fellow of the Association.

4.     To receive gratis copies of one of the publications of AFST(I).

5.     To fill any office of AFST(I) duly elected.

6.     To be nominated to any committee of AFST(I).

7.     To offer papers and communications to be presented before the meeting of the Association.

8.     The title will remain for life time of the member.

 

Cessation of Fellow:

1.     Any Fellow may resign from their title of the Association by signifying their wish to do so by a letter addressed to the Hon. Secretary, AFST(I), which will be placed before the CEC for acceptance.

2.     If the Association comes to know of any activity of fellow, which is detrimental to the interest and well being of the Association, the CEC will have the right to withdraw the title.

Conferring as Fellows:

The Fellow will be conferred with a Citation at the time of the AGBM or at any other suitable function of the Association.

The Association may invite a Fellow, to deliver special lectures in the area of their specialization either at the AGBM or any other function arranged by the AFST(I).

Correspondence:

  1. All Nominations and Forms with supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in envelope super scribed with The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

2.     A soft copy of the above without supporting documents is to be sent additionally to afstiawards@gmail.com

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

 

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Prof. V. Subrahmanyan Industrial Achievement Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year-2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

This award is instituted by AFST(I) to commemorate the sterling contribution by late Dr V Subrahmanyan, the Founder Director of CFTRI, Mysuru. in the field of Food Science & Technology, that laid the foundation of a nascent Food Processing Industry in the country. The award recognizes an individual for his/her contribution to the development of Agro based and allied industries in India.

The guidelines for the award are:

a)      This award is meant to recognize outstanding achievement in promotion of Food Processing Industry.

b)     The nominee/applicant should have proven significant contributions to the enrichment of Food Science / Technology and the development of agro-based food and allied industries in India.

c)      Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form A & Form B along with the appropriate documents.

This award is sponsored by AFST(I)

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

 

Dr HAB Parpia Food Industry Management Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year-2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

This award is industry by AFST(I) in the name of Dr HAB Parpia, Former Director, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore in recognition of his service to Food Processing Industry and Human Resource Development in the area of Food Science & Technology. The award recognises credible achievements in the field of Planning and management of Food Processing Industries.

The guidelines for the award are:

This award recognizes person with credible achievement in the fields of planning, development and management in Food Processing & Packaging Industries.

b)     The nominee / applicant should have contributed significantly to the enrichment of any sector of food processing / food packaging industry through application of modern management systems.

c)      Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form A & Form B along with the appropriate documents.

This award is sponsored by AFST(I)

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Prof Gurcharan Singh Bains Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year-2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

  1. The award is to be conferred to a scientist / Academician who has made credible contributions to in the area of Food Science/Nutrition/Technology/Engineering.
  2. Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form A along with the appropriate documents.

This award is sponsored by Prof. Jiwan Singh Sidhu

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Prof Jiwan Singh Sidhu Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year- 2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

(a)    The award is to recognize the teacher-par-excellence who has made significant contributions towards Teaching Food Science / Technology / Nutrition apart from encouraging and nurturing young food professionals.

(b)    Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form E along with the relevant documents.

This award is sponsored by Prof. Jiwan Singh Sidhu

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawardsgmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Dr PP Kurien Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year-2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

(a)     This award is to honour an Individual for their excellence in research and development in Pulse Processing and Utilization. Achievements only in the field of Pulse Processing & Utilization will be considered.

(b)        Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form A along with the appropriate documents.

This award is sponsored by Family of  Dr. P P Kurien

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Low Cost Technology Development Award (by Mr. M R Mukunda)

Application / Nomination invited for the year-2022

Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

a)      This award recognizes, a Team or an Individual for their contribution to the Development of best Low Cost Technology in the field of Food Science / Technology or allied fields.

b)     The team / individual should have developed a technology that is cost-effective and energy efficient as recognized by licensing / recognition by national professional bodies or entrepreneurs.

c)          Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form C along with the appropriate documents.

This award is sponsored by Mr. Mukunda MR

Nominations/Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Indiaon or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com                                      

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Subhash Bhatnagar Memorial Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year-2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

(a)    This award is to recognize honour and encourage Technicians/Technical Officers, Mechanical, Electrical and other ancillary staff who have made significant positive contributions for the industrial productivity / research and development, as related to Food Science & Technology.

(b)    Application should be duly forwarded by the Head of the Industry / Institute / Organization.

(c)         Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form D along with a letter endorsed by the Head of the Department / Institute / Organization duly certifying the achievements.

This award is sponsored by Shri. H C Bhatnagar

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Dr JS Pruthi Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year- 2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

(a)     This award is to recognize, honour and encourage a Scientist / Technologist, who made significant contribution to the development of Fruit and Vegetable Preservation industry in India. Achievements only in the field of Fruits & Vegetables Technology will be considered for this award.

(b)        Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form A along with the appropriate documents.

This award is sponsored by Family of Dr. J  S Pruthi

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Young Scientist Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year- 2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

(a)     The award was instituted to encourage distinguished Scientific and Technological Research in the field of Food Science / Technology amongst scientists below the age of 35 years as on 31 December 2022. Enclose authenticated copy in support of proof of age.

(b)        Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form A along with the appropriate documents.

This award is sponsored by AFST(I)

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Best Student Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year-2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

The aim of the award is to recognize the best talent in the field and to encourage excellence amongst the student community.

(a)     The award is to be given to M.Sc. / BE / B.Tech student in the field of Food Science / Nutrition and Technology having a distinguished academic record. Their must have completed the course as a full time student in the academic year of 2022-23 from any recognized University in India, in the area of Food Science / Technology / Food Engineering / Nutrition.

(b)        Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form F along with the appropriate documents.

This award is sponsored by AFST(I)

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Best Paper Award ( JFST )

To Members - Information only

This award is given by the AFST(I) in three categories every year to the research papers published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology in the preceding year.

Categories:

  • Food Science
  • Food Technology
  • Food Engineering

Most Cited Research Paper Award (JFST)

  • This award is given by the AFST(I) to the Most Cited Research paper published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology during the last five years.

Best Feature Article Award ( IFI Mag )

To Members - Information only

This award is given by the AFST(I) every year to a feature article published in the Indian Food Industry (IFI) Mag in the preceding year.

AFST(I) Education & Publication Trust Scholarship

Application invited for the year-2023

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

ATTENTION STUDENTS

Applications are invited for AFST(I) Education and Publication Trust Scholarship from the students, who are in the Final year of Post-Graduation (2023-24) regular course in Food Science/Technology. Prospective Students may download the Form-H (Application Form) and Form – G (Self Evaluation Score sheet for Scholarship) from the website: www.afsti.org  under ‘Awards’.

  1. There will be minimum 2 Awards for each geographical ZONE of our country (Total of minimum 12 scholarships). ZONE wise list is appended below.
  2. Please note that only a maximum of 2 applications should be forwarded by an Institute / Organization. If any Institute / Organization forwards more than 2 applications, all the applications could be rejected.
  3. Form-H (Applications / Nominations) should duly be accompanied with Form G along with the appropriate documents.

           The filled-in Application Form-H and Form–G along with supporting documents compulsorily forwarded by Head/ Principal of the Institution certifying that the student is a bonafide student of the Institution. Applications may  be sent to; The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

 

Zone-Wise

SN

ZONE

States

1

North

Delhi, Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Chandigarh

2

South

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep

3

East

Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal

4

West

Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Daman & Diu, Dadar & Nagar Haveli

5

Central

Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajashtan

6

North-East

Assam, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh

Dr K R Bhattacharya Memorial Travel Grant

Application / Nomination invited for the year- 2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

This award instituted ‘K R Bhattacharya Memorial Travel Grant’ is given annua  lly to the Scientist / PhD student under the age of 40 years, to partially cover their travel outside India to present his / her research work at an international Food Science Technology conference.

This award is given to eligible applicants working in the area of Grain Science’.

Interested applicants may download Form-I (Application for KR Bhattacharya Memorial Travel Grant) from the website: www.afsti.org under ‘Awards’.

This award is sponsored by Dr K R Bhattacharya Family

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily  should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Prof. Carl Hoseney Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year-2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

(a)     This award is to recognize, honour and encourage a Scientist / Technologist, who made significant contribution to the development of Cereal Science and Technology. This award is open to Indian Scientist / Academician working in either India or Abroad.

(b)        Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form A along with the appropriate documents.

This award is sponsored by  Prof Jiwan Singh Sidhu

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards Guidelines : www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

Dr. D B Wankhede Excellence Award

Application / Nomination invited for the year-2022

Last date for Submission : on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023

  1. The award is to recognize any Food Scientist/Technologist with credible achievement in the field of Biochemistry and / or Carbohydrate/ Edible gums research for development of Food Processing Industries giving preference to scientist/ technologist who establish Research Linkage/ Utility to industry.
  2. Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form A along with the relevant documents.

This award is sponsored by AFST-Parbhani Chapter along with CFTPBN Alumni Association

Nominations / Applications along with appropriate supporting documents compulsorily should be sent by registered post, in an envelope superscribed with the names of the respective award, so as to reach The Honorary Secretary, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), CSIR-CFTRI campus, Mysuru - 570 020, Karnataka, India, on or before 5.00 PM on 29th September 2023.

For further information / clarification:

Awards guidelines: www.afsti.org/awards

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

AFST(I)-FSSAI Award

 

AFST(I)-FSSAI Award-2023

For contributions in the field of Food Safety

Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) [AFST(I)]  and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced the AFST(I)-FSSAI award for the contributions in the field the of Food Safety. The award was instituted to encourage distinguished Scientists and Technologists for their contributions in the area of Food Safety. Applications / Nomination are invited from Government / Private / Semi Government Sector/NGOs personnel.

Eligibility Criteria:

The award will be given to the professionals, who have made notable contribution in the area of Food Safety that has an impact on commercial, legal, social, food safety standards for the betterment of human health. The contribution(s) shall be for the work under taken in India during the last 5 years preceding the year of award. The contributions listed in applications shall be accompanied with appropriate document to justify the claims.

Nomination / Application procedure for Award:

The nomination / application for the award with the detailed CV in MS word or PDF format along with supporting documents compulsorily should reach before 5.00 pm on or before 29th September 2023 by registered post or email afstiawards@gmail.com

 

For further details contact:

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I), CSIR-CFTRI Campus, Mysuru, Karnataka, India

E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary, AFST(I)

AFSTI Best Performace Chapter Award

Best Performance Chapter of AFST(I) Award:

The ASSOCIATION OF FOOD SCIENTISTS & TECHNOLOGISTS (INDIA has pleasure in inviting nomination from AFST(I) Chapters to be conferred as “Best Performance Chapter of AFST(I)” for the year 2023 from Chapters’ Local Executive Committee. This award will be selected by a committee constituted by the CEC of the association.

Applications / Nominations should duly be accompanied with Form J along with the appropriate documents. (The Form J will be communicated to all the AFSTI chapters contacts).

This award is sponsored by AFST(I)

 

The last date for receiving the Application Forms and Supporting Documents (compulsorily) via registered post at AFST(I), Mysuru is 29th September, 2023.

 

For further information / clarification:

Visit www.afsti.org/awards or E-mail: afstiawards@gmail.com

                                  

Hon. Secretary- AFST(I)