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NIFTEM-T

GRANT-IN-AID Projects

Project No. Project Title Name of the PI & Co-PI Total Funds (in lakhs) Document
On-Going Projects
Year : 2024-25
GAP/CDB/MoAFW/2025-02 Tender Coconut Biowaste- A Potential Source for extraction of lignin/ cellulose and its derivaties for various applicvations in food industry Dr. V. R. Sinija-PI
Dr. Jeyan Arthur Moses-Co-PI
Dr. S. Anandakumar-Co-PI
Dr. V. Hema-Co-PI
21.70
GAP/CDB/MoAFW/2025-01 Development of process for coconut neera preservation Dr. R. Mahendran –PI Dr. N. Venkatachalapthy-Co-PI

 16.50
GAP-083 Method development and validation for determining saponins, starch adulteration and uric acid (without the use of NaCN), in cereal and cereal products Dr. R. Vidyalakshmi- PI
Dr. Ashish Rawson - Co-PI
Dr. Arunkumar Anandharaj - Co-PI
 62.30
GAP-082 Enhancing the Bioavailability of Vitamin D and Magnesium supplementation through co-delivery using 3D printed self-nanoemulsifying gels Dr. Dhanya George
Under the mentorship of Dr. Jeyan Arthur Moses 		35.29
GAP-081 Development of a smart system for automatic detection, monitoring and control of stored grain insects in warehouses and godowns Ms. Vinass Jamali P
Under the mentorship of Dr. V. Eyarkai Nambi 		1.00
GAP-080 Studies on Sensory and Flavour profile of shevaroy coffee to evaluate the Geographical origin Ms. Subhasri D
Under the mentorship of Dr. V. Chandrasekar 		17.82
GAP-079 X- ray powder diffraction patterns of selected additives and adulterants in the food industry Dr. Paranthaman - PI
Dr. JA. Moses, Co-PI
Dr. R. Vidyalakshmi - Co-PI 		$ 1200
Year : 2023-24
GAP-078 Fortification of eggshell waste and vitamin d source in early meal to stimulate women's bone health Dr. Mahendran - Mentor
Ms. Suji - Fellow		 0.34
GAP-074 Design and development of ohmic heating system as a pretreatment to enhance dehulling debraning in millet processing and enhance keeping quality of the processed millet Dr.K.A.Athmaselvi (PI)
Dr.N.Venkatachalapathy(Co-PI) 		31.29
GAP-073 Development of smart foods, biocomposities green packaging and bioenergy from agro-residues Dr. S. Anandakumar, Associate Professor - NIFTEM-T.(PI)
Dr. M. Tito Anand, Assistant Professor, NIFTEM-T"(Co-PI) 		72.31
GAP-071 Strengthening of Food Testing System in the Country including provision of Mobile Food Testing Laboratories (SoFTeL) Director, NIFTEM-T
Head, FSQT 		72.56
GAP-070 Extension of shelf life and retention of freshness and natural taste of tender coconut water using hybrid technique: High Pressure Processing (HPP) +Pulsed Electric Field Treatment (PEF) treatment Dr. V. R. Sinija (PI)
Dr. Jeyan Arthur Mosses (Co-PI)
Dr. Anandhakumar (Co-PI) 		19.82
Year : 2022-23
GAP - 069 Development of standards for production of Palm jaggery (gur) and standardization of machines/tools involved Dr. R. Mahendran - PI
Dr. Venkatachalapathy, Co- PI 		15.00
GAP - 068 Up-gradation of existing Food Testing Laboratory at GMO lab of IIFPT The Director, NIFTEM-T 125.69
GAP-067 Evaluation of color sorters at different locations in Tamil Nadu Dr. N. Venkatachalapathy - PI
List of Co-PIs:
Dr. M. Tito Anand,
Dr. Sunil CK,
Dr. V. Hema.
Dr. KA. Athmaselvi
Dr. V. Chandrasekar
Dr. V. Eyarkai Nambi
Dr. R. Vidyalakshmi
Dr. R. Jaganmohan
Dr. M. Loganathan
 6.19
GAP-066 Utilization of industrial fruit and vegetable waste streams for production of 3D printed synbiotic foods Dr. Jeyan Arthur Moses, - PI
Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan - Mentor 		36.85
GAP-065 Development of pilot-scale electrospun membrane based nanofiltration unit for shelf life extension of coconut neera Dr. Jeyan Arthur Moses (PI) 24.83
GAP-064 A comparative study of different drying methods to make desiccated coconut Dr. Venkatachalapathy, (PI)
Dr. Sunil CK, (Co- PI) 		24.44
GAP-063 Green technologies for the extraction of bioactive ingredients from millets species and incorporate into the sustainable community food system Mentor : Dr. Mahendran
Dr. C. Chandrasekar, Faculty of KS.Rangasamy college of Technology, Tiruchengode - PI 		5.0 per annum (50% each to PI and Mentor institute)
GAP-062 Development of 3D Printed MCT Oil Pastilles Dr. Jeyan Arthur Moses - PI 43.10
Year : 2021-22
GAP-061 Fabrication of 3D-printed quantum dot grafted microfluidic sensor for detection of organophosphate pesticide in fruits and vegetables Dr. M. Pramila (NPDF)
Under the mentorship of
Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan 		20.25
GAP-060 Food Waste to Microbial Polysaccharides by Fed-Batch Fermentation: A study on the edible and Broad - Spectrum Biofilm Retrogression properties in association with VBNC state strains Dr. S. Vignesh (PI) 24.38
GAP-059 Creation of benchmark for an ideal modern rice mill plant Dr. N. Venkatachalapathy (PI)
Dr. K.A. Athmaselvi (Co-PI)
Dr. R. Vidyalakshmi (Co-PI)		 06.05
GAP-058 Validation of chemical method by using mixed pH indicators to determine the age of rice Dr. N. Venkatachalapathy (PI)
Dr. K.A. Athmaselvi (Co-PI)
Dr. R. Vidyalakshmi (Co-PI)		 2.00
Year : 2020-21
GAP-057 Design and development of ohmic heating system for soaking and parboiling of paddy and stabilize bran Dr. K.A. Athmaselvi (PI)
Dr. N. Venkatachalapathy (Co-PI)		 29.52
GAP-056 Ultrasound processing of liquid food on a Pilot scale: Feasibility & Efficacy Dr. Ashish Rawson (PI)
Dr. S. Akalya (Co-PI)		 29.74
GAP-055 Large scale production of iron-rich multivitamin multilayer encapsulate for developing novel designer rice Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan 27.00
GAP-054 Design and Development of a System for Trapping of Bioactive components from selected Fruits (Mango, Orange, Pineapple, Banana and Grape) and Vegetables (Onion, Carrot, Garlic, Mint and Ginger) during Drying process Dr. D. V. Chidanand (PI)
Dr. S. Anandakumar (Co-PI)		 32.94
GAP-053 Pineapple fruit waste (processing by-products)characterization and its utilization in development of millet based probiotic fermented products Dr. C. K. Sunil (PI)
Dr. N. Venkatachalapathy (Co-PI)
Dr. Ashish Rawson (Co-PI)
Dr. R. Vidyalakshmi (Co-PI) 		28.09
Year : 2019-20
GAP-052 Application of Induction heating in soymilk extraction for it’s quality improvement Dr. Akash Pare (PI) 30.98
GAP-051 Application of molecular based detection techniques for identification and quantification of insect fragments in spices Ms. Aditi Negi
Dr. R. Meenatchi (Mentor) 		19.90
GAP-050 Development of process for production of coconut sap (neera) sugar crystals & granules Dr. R. Mahendran (PI) 45.36
GAP-049 Shelf Life Enhancement in Millets Dr. S. Anandakumar (PI) 5.75
GAP-048 Incubation facility for production of virgin coconut oil and its value added products to increase coconut farmer’s income Dr. V. R. Sinija(PI)
Dr. V. Hema (Co-PI)		 25.00
GAP-047 Development of sensors for quality evaluation coconut oil Dr. S. Shanmugasundaram (PI)
Dr. S. Anandakumar(Co-PI)		 59.4
GAP-046 Enabling Start-Ups through value Chain Approach for Under Utilized Crops of Arid Region in Tamil Nadu Dr. A. Amudhasurabi (PI)
Dr. K. Suresh Kumar (Co-PI 1)
Dr. D. V. Chidanand (Co-PI 2))		 25.00
GAP-045 Design & development of cold plasma based portable water treatment unit for armed forces in difficult conditions Dr. C. Anandharamaksrishnan (PI)
Dr. Jeyan Arthur Moses (Co-PI 1)
Dr. R. Mahendran (Co-PI2)		 32.61
GAP-044 Development of active intelligent packaging system with antimicrobial agents for fruits & vegetables Dr. S. Anandakumar (PI)
Dr. B. K. Yadav (Co-PI)
Er. Tito Anand (Co-PI)		 53.03
GAP-043 Development of diversified millet products Dr. V. Hema(PI)
Dr. V. R. Sinija (Co-PI)		 46.85
GAP-042 Development of non-dairy symbiotic food to ensure food safety & combat hidden hunger deficiency Dr. R. Vidyalakshmi (PI)
Dr. V. Hema (Co-PI)		 30.30
Year : 2018-19
GAP-041 Effective utilization of bio-waste from small onion in food processing applications Dr. V. R Sinija 34.36
GAP-040 Designing 3-D printed foods for personalized nutrition Dr. Jeyan Arthur Moses 55.42
GAP-039 Integrated Coconut Processing Unit for continuous removal of shell, testa, coconut water & dicing of coconut meat Dr. N. Venkatachalapathy 51.92
GAP-038 Supply, Erection & commissioning of 5 Nos. Mobile Processing Unit Dr.C.Anandharamakrishnan 200.00
GAP-037 Technology development & capacity building in neera preservation and value addition Dr. K. Suresh Kumar (Project Coordinator) 8.00
GAP-036 Setting up of Livelihood Business Incubation Centre (LBI) Dr.C.Anandharamakrishnan 97.77
GAP-035 Development of process for β-carotene-in cyclodextrine-in-iron liposomes for delivery of nutritional suppliments Dr. Sayantani Dutta,DST- INSPIRE faculty 83.33
GAP-034 Development of micro/nano anacardic acid from cashew nut waste as an effective alternative to synthetic food preservatives Dr. R. Preethi, PDF 19.20
GAP-033 Development of Non-thermal plasma System for Liquid Food Sterilization Dr. R. Mahendran 29.50
Year : 2017-18
GAP-032 Development of resistant starch rich gluten free bars as functional food for celiac disease patients Dr. A. Surendra Babu,PDF 19.20
GAP-031 Effect of Multi cereal & Legume supplement on the Nutritional status of underweight children in urban slums of Puducherry Dr. P. Vasanthakumari,PDF 19.2
GAP-030 GrainCare Dr.C.Anandharamakrishnan 123.464
GAP-029 NewTrition Dr.C.Anandharamakrishnan 111.764
Year : 2016-17
GAP-028 Development of Nanofiber incorporated hydrogels as 3D scaffold skin tissue growth Ms. M. Maria Leena 25.9
GAP-027 Design and Development of Engineered Nano Food Particles Dr.C.Anandharamakrishnan 21.17
GAP-026 Nanopatterning with low temperature process for the production of instant foaming soluable coffee Dr.C.Anandharamakrishnan 42.92
GAP-025 Design and Development of Solar Photovoltaic Powered Cold Storage System Dr.M.Loganathan 34.13
GAP-024 Development of an In-Bin fumigation system and management protocols for scientific storage for selected Indian spices Dr.Jeyan Arthur Moses (PI)
Dr. M. Loganathan (Co-PI)		 31.6
GAP-023 Smart warehouses with application of frontier EM & electronics based technology (S.AF.E2.T.Y) Dr.C.Anandharamakrishnan 80.19
GAP-022 Effective Grain Storage for better Livelihoods of Indian Farmers for food and nutritional security in the new millennium Dr.R. Meenatchi 22.00
GAP-021 Quality evaluation of Litchi fruit by using E-Vision and E-nose system health Dr.B.K.Yadav 34.05
Completed Projects
Year : 2016-17
GAP-019 Microwave assisted extraction of soymilk for improving its functionality Dr.Akash Pare 27.5
Year : 2015-16
GAP-018 Design and Development of Atmospheric Pressure Non-Thermal Plasma System for Food Processing Application Dr.R.Mahendran 38.27
GAP-017 Development of Management protocols for On-farm Bulk Storage of paddy and Development of a Computer simulation Model as Design and Management Tools for Bulk Storage of Grains in India Dr.C.V.Kavitha Abirami 67.85
GAP-015 Solar Energy Assisted On-Farm Thresher Cum Winnower Processing Gadgets for Millet Farmers Dr.S.Shanmugasundaram 48.62
GAP-014 Identification of sustainable technologies for value chain development of Jackfruit Dr.R.Jaganmohan 51.86
Year : 2015
GAP-013 Application of bioavailable curcuminoids on selected food products Dr. M. Durgadevi 2.53
Year : 2014
GAP-012 DRR Projects Smt. S. Sulochana 6.56
GAP-011 Evaluation and certification of SRF's PVC coated poyster fabrics for Grain Storage Dr. J. Alice R.P.Sujeetha 8.41
GAP-008 Trial Milling of paddt for fixation of Out Turn Ratio Dr. K. Singaravadivel 61.59
Year : 2013
GAP-007 Oxidative Stability studies and quality assessment of olive oil blends for the benefit of Indian consumers Dr. Akash Pare 2.17
GAP-006 Effective Fumigation and control of Laemophloeus Dr. J. Alice R.P. Sujeetha 5.11
GAP-005 Pacakage of Technologies for On-farm Processing value Addition and Safe Storage of Onions Dr. V. R. Sinija 43.91
GAP-004 Phosphine & carbon dioxide (CO2) combinations a alternative to methyl bromide to manage stored pests of rice under bulk storage Dr. R. Meenatchi 33.29
GAP-003 Development of Technologies for novel food products based on Indigenous technology Dr. C.V. Kavitha abirami 32.71
GAP-002 Ultrasound processing of liquid food: Feasibility & efficacy Dr. Ashish Rawson 8.68
Year : 2012
GAP-001 Ensuring food security harnessing science to protect our grain from insect threats Dr. M. Loganathan 18


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