Three Day Workshop on “Competence Building in Food Processing

ABOUT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, SMVDU
School of Business under Faculty of Management at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) has established
itself, as one of India's leading center for excellence in management education and research. The faculty of
management imparts education and training in varied areas of management under School of Business that
runs two programs: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and M. Sc. Economics (Five Years Integrated Dual
Degree).
In previous years School of Business has organized various programs/ workshops that have benefitted the various organizations and its employees. Out of the various training program, projects and consultancy many of
them are related to organization’s sustainability, employees’ competence & capacity development and employees’ motivation. The department is also running a prestigious project on “Comparative Study of Firm Level
Three Day Workshop
on
“Competence Building in Food
Processing Industry in J&K”
Competitiveness of Food Processing Units of Himanchal Pradesh and J&K” sponsored by Indian Council of
Social Science Research, New Delhi, India.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) is a fully residential and technical university, under section 12 B of
UGC, established under an Act of Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature. The university is sprawled over a campus area 474 acres in the scenic surrounding adjoining the Trikuta foothills, in the vicinity of Katra and about 38
Kms from Jammu city.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Prof. S.K. Jain
Patron
Vice Chancellor SMVDU

Prof. (Dr.) D. Mukhopadhayay
Chairman
Dean, FOM, SMVDU

Dr. Ashutosh Vashishtha
Vice Chairman
I/c Director, SOB, SMVDU

Dr. Saurabh,
Organizing Secretary
Asst. Prof. SOB, SMVDU

Dr. Rashi Taggar,
Member
Asst. Prof. SOB, SMVDU

Mr. Pabitra Kr. Jena,
Member
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Member
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Asst. Prof. SOB, SMVDU

Dr. Kakali Mazumdar ,
Asst. Prof. SOB, SMVDU

Mr. Abid Sultan,
Member
Research Scholar, SOB

Ms. Divya Singh Jamwal,
Member
Research Scholar, SOB

Mr. Vinay Pal Singh,
Member
Research Scholar, SOB
FOR ENQUIRY CONTACT:
Dr. Saurabh, Organizing Secretary
# 9419216302 (M), email [email protected],
School of Business, Faculty of Management, SMVD University, Katra, J&K
182320,. Contact No: 01991-285535, 285524, 285634, 285699 Extn. 2422
SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI UNIVERSITY
KATRA J&K
IN COLLABORATION WITH
J&K SIDCO STATE MISSION DIRECTORATE
MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING, GOI
PROGRAME INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES OF NMFP, GOI
The world has seen a radical change over last two decades. With the rapid change in the technology, there

To promote facilities for post-harvest operations including setting up of food processing industries.
has been major changes in the various dimensions of the social, scientific, political and business/economic

To undertaken decentralization of the schemes so far operated by the ministry of food processing industries
facets of our life. This pace of change is certain to continue. These changes are largely driven out of the liberalization, globalization as well as increase in private initiatives of the citizens. Globalization is driving the change
and sweeping across economies one by one. Technology has become an integral part of our lives. The changes in the world of business are evident at international, national as well as local level, where more and more
efforts are being made to synchronize the global practices with local and community level adaptations. Some
(MOFPI) in order to take into account the requirements suitable to the local needs.


To support established self-help groups working in food processing sector to facilitate the to achieve SME
status.
of the changes in the business such as new innovative ways of doing business, newer management theories,
new organization structures, new forms of communication, and changing roles of managers across the globe,
To augment the capacity of food processors working to upscale their operations through capital infusion,
technology transfer, skill up gradation and handholding support.

Capacity development and skill up-gradation through institutional training to ensure sustainable employ-
have evenly posed challenge for being competitive. The challenge is to build competencies in order to devel-
ment opportunities to the people and also to reduce the gap in requirement and availability of skilled
op the dynamic capabilities for enhancing the performance.
manpower in food processing sector.
BENEFITS OF THE WORKSHOP
The Food processing Industry (FPI) of Jammu and Kashmir is yet to realize its full potential, despite having the
availability of resources, labour and huge market. The workshop Competence Building in Food Processing Industry in J&K, sponsored by National Mission of food processing (NMFP) GOI, shall provide a common platform
where all food processing unit entrepreneurs of J&K, various stakeholders and experts from academics as well
as industry shall come together and discuss the roadmap for growth and development of the FPI in the state of

To raise the standard of food safety and hygiene in order to meet the norms set up by FSSAI.

To facilities food processing industries to adopt HACCP and ISO certification norms.

To augment farm gate infrastructure, supply chain logistics, storage and processing capacity.

To provide better support system to organized food processing sector.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
J&K. Besides this, the workshop shall also make entrepreneurs aware about the concept of competitiveness. The
1.
Entrepreneurs in the field of food processing.#
2.
Top and middle level managers of food processing units.#
1) Measuring competitiveness
3.
Scientists/Scholars interested in research in the field of food processing.*
2) Strategies for enhancing competitiveness of firms
*Subject to the availability of seats
workshop shall focus to infuse and enhance the entrepreneurial acumen and professionalism of the unit holders
with the benefits of technology, innovation, quality practices, human resource development etc. Some of the
thrust areas of work shop shall be:
3) Roadblocks to enhance competitiveness
4) Managing turnaround and transformation
# The seats for the workshop are limited and hence shall be provided on early registration basis
The programme is in collaboration with J&K SIDCO STATE MISSION DIRECTORATE, MOFPI under NMFP
THE WORKSHOP AIMS AT THE FOLLOWING BROADER OBJECTIVES




Provide common platform for dialogue amongst the unit holders, stake holders and experts to enhance
competencies.
Identification and discussion on the various issues and concerns of the FPU in the state.
Awareness and sensitization the FPU about the concept of Competitiveness.
*there is no registration fees however the seats are limited and for participation kindly send the confirmation by
filling the form, enclosed latest by 10th April 2015.
PARTICIPATION THROUGH REGISTRATION
Suggest policy intervention about the growth and development of the FPI in the state
ABOUT NMFP, GOI
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI) has launched a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) - National Mis-
The workshop invites participation through registration only without any registration fee.
The accommodation in the University is limited hence shall be extended on first cum first serve basis for the
eligible participants on twin sharing basis.
sion on Food Processing (NMFP) during the 12th Plan (2012-13) and approved continuation of the Mission during
There shall be no registration fees for first 30 eligible participants. The registration shall include workshop lunch,
the remainder of 12th Five Year Plan (2013-17) for implementation through States / UTs. The basic objective of
dinner, working tea, and workshop kit. The SMVDU follows purely vegetarian cuisine.
NMFP is decentralization of implementation of Ministry’s schemes, which will lead to substantial participation of
Kindly send the conformation through email
State Governments/ UTs. The NMFP contemplates establishment of a National Mission as well as corresponding
School of Business, Faculty of Management, SMVD University, Katra J&K 182320, by filling the registration form
Missions in the State and District level towards strengthening of food processing sector.
latest by 10th April 2015.
at [email protected] or post to Dr. Saurabh, Asst. Prof.,,