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Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's Karmaveer Shantarambapu Kondaji Wavare Arts, Science & Commerce College, CIDCO, Nashik. NAAC Re-Accredited 'A' Grade (CGPA 3.20) AISHE C-42086 ID.No. PU/NS/ASC/047/1993 Estd:1993 |
Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) is launched under the scheme of University Grants Commission for skill development based on higher education leading to B.Voc. degree with multiple exists as Diploma/ Advanced Diploma/ Degree under the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). The B.Voc. programme incorporates specific job roles and their national occupational standards along with broad based general education.
Across the world, food-processing sector has a large potential for growth and socio economic impact as it leads to income generation by creating jobs for rural poor and thus reduces the burden on agricultural sector. It also helps in reduction of wastage, value addition, foreign exchange earnings and enhancing manufacturing competitiveness.
This sector serves as a vital link between the agriculture and industrial segments of the economy. Adequate focus on this could greatly alleviate our concerns on food security and food inflation.
Food processing is multidisciplinary field. It consists of element of chemistry, technology, dairy technology and biology. It deals with activities such as sourcing and acquiring raw materials (Fruits and Vegetables), food processing system, processes, relevant equipment, dairy products, Fruits and vegetable processing, Agro Products, packaging, marketing, storage and transportation techniques etc.