Bengaluru, 31 October 2025:  Faculty members and students from the Department of Food Technology, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), actively participated in MANAK MANTHAN - a technical discussion on Milk and Milk Product Standards organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bengaluru Branch.

The exclusive session brought together eminent stakeholders from the dairy sector, including Mother Dairy (a unit of Karnataka Milk Federation – KMF), BAMUL Nandini (Bangalore Cooperative Milk Union Ltd.), and Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd., alongside academicians and researchers. The deliberations centred on revising BIS standards for whole milk, milk and milk products, and flavoured milk with the aim of enhancing safety, quality, and consumer trust.

Representing JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Dr. Rituja Upadhyay, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Food Technology, and Dr. Pooja Jha, Assistant Professor, joined the forum with student members of the Essenze club. The session provided a unique experiential learning platform, enabling participants to observe the national standard formulation process and understand its impact on India’s food sector.

Reflecting on the session, Dr. Upadhyay stated, “Collaborations between academia and regulatory bodies are essential in bridging scientific knowledge with practical industry applications. Such engagements equip our students with the skills and awareness necessary to address real-world challenges in food safety and quality.”

The Department of Food Technology extended its appreciation to Mr. Satheesh Kanth and the BIS Bengaluru team for their invitation and hospitality.