About CSIR-CFTRI
CSIR Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore, a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, is a globally acclaimed R&D organization in the area of food science & technology with innovative and sustainable solutions for national development came into existence in 1950.

Generate quality human resources with enhanced employability and entrepreneurial skills through diversified skill-oriented training programs for food processing sector.

Objectives of CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative

To create a certified talent pool for catering manpower needs of the country
To utilize CSIR knowledgebase and infrastructure for contributing to national skill mission
To implement special up-skilling/training programs for societal benefits
Aligning the skill programs with CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, National Skill Development Corporation and Sector Skill Councils to meet the national objectives.