Dairy Technology

About Department

The Department of Dairy Technology is a vital part of the College of Dairy Science & Technology, offering B.Tech., M.Tech., programs in Dairy Technology. Its mission is to equip students with the latest knowledge and skills required for careers in the dairy, food, and FMCG sectors. The department emphasizes teaching, research, and collaboration with national and international institutions.

The faculty is internationally recognized, with high research scores and citations. Current research focuses on lactose hydrolyzed yoghurt and utilizing novel component of Fox nut for enhancing the stability of dairy products. State-of-the-art research facilities are available for dairy and food product development, by-products utilization, cheese and fermented dairy products, packaging, etc.

The Experimental Dairy Plant (EDP) within the University allows students to gain hands-on experience in milk processing and the production of various dairy products. The college provides campus placements and the faculty encourages the students for competitive exams. The college’s young alumni have achieved notable positions in the dairy industry, academia, and renowned universities worldwide.

Overall, the Department of Dairy Technology at the College of Dairy Science & Technology provides comprehensive education, research opportunities, and industry exposure to empower students for successful careers in the dairy and food sectors.

Dr. Sharanagouda B has been serving as the Head of the Department of Dairy Technology since January 2023. Prior to his role as the department Head, Dr. Sharanagouda also serving as a Professor in the Department of Dairy Technology since Jan 2019. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to the department’s academic and research activities, mentoring students and conducting research in his areas of interest.

Before joining academia, Dr. Sharanagouda gained valuable industry experience, accumulating 10 years of experience in various capacities within the dairy industry. He held positions ranging from Technical Officer to Manager in different industries, including those involved in the production of milk and milk products, yogurt and cheese, ice cream, juices, egg powder plants, and bakery industry both in India and abroad. This industry experience has provided him with a strong practical foundation and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the dairy sector.

Dr. Sharanagouda’s research interests primarily lie in the field of fermented dairy products, with a focus on spray drying. He is passionate about developing innovative techniques and processes to enhance the quality and value of dairy products. Additionally, he has a keen interest in value-added traditional dairy products, exploring ways to preserve and promote traditional dairy practices.

Dr. Sharanagouda is a member of various professional scientific societies to stay updated with the latest advancements in his field. He is a member of the Indian Dairy Association and the Dairy Technology Society of India, demonstrating his commitment to professional growth and collaboration with fellow experts in the dairy industry.

Faculty

Name of faculty member	Designation	Details
Dr. Sharanagouda B.	Professor and Head	View Details
Dr. Shalini Arora	Assistant Professor	View Details
Dr. Vandana Chaudhary	Assistant Professor	View Details

Courses Offered  

1. Tech. Degree program:

Degree	Course code	Course title	Credit hours	Contact Hours
B. Tech.	DT-211	Market Milk	3+1	5
	DT-212	Traditional Indian Dairy Products	2+1	4
	DT-213	Fat Rich Dairy Products	2+1	4
	DT-214	Condensed & Dried Milks	3+1	5
	DT-221	Cheese Technology	3+2	7
	DT-222	Ice-cream & Frozen Deserts	2+1	4
	DT-311	By Products Technology	2+1	4
	DT-312	Packaging of Dairy Products	2+1	4
	DT- 411	Student READY In- Plant Training*	0+20*	40
	DT-421	Dairy Plant Management	1+1	3
	DT-422	Waste Disposal and Pollution Abatement	1+1	3
	DT-423	Food Technology -II	2+1	4
	DT-424	Student READY Experiential Learning Module*	0+10*	20
	*#EL-112	Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods	2+0	2
	*#EL-121	Food Safety Regulations	2+0	2
	*#EL-311	Emerging Dairy Processing Technologies	2+0	2

*Noncredit course

1. Tech. Degree program:

Degree	Course code	Course title	Credit hours	Contact Hours
M. Tech.	DT 511	Advanced dairy processing	3+1	5
	DT 512	Advanced food processing	3+1	5
	DT 514	Dairy process biotechnology	2+1	4
	DT 515	Traditional and value-added dairy products	2+1	4
	DT 522	Advanced dairy and food packaging	2+1	4
	DT 523	Alternative processes for the dairy & food industry	2+1	4
	DT 524	Functional   foods   and   new   product development	3+1	5
	DT-599	Master’s Research	0+20	40

 

State schemes, ongoing and completed projects

Ongoing projects

1. Studies on the development of fox-nut (Makhana) fortified functional paneer.

Infrastructure Available

1. Milk processing unit
2. Traditional dairy product making unit
3. Dahi manufacturing plant
4. Homogenizer
5. Packaging unit
6. Spray dryer
7. Rheomat
8. Cheese making Unit (LPT)

Achievements

1. The department has Conducted 10 days ICAR short course for the development of faculty from SAUs and institute of national importance and Dr. Sharangouda B. was the director of the course entitled ‘’Role of Hygiene in Food Safety and quality control‘’ from 9th Sept 2019 to 18th Sept 2019.
2. The department has conducted training programme for women SHGs in value added dairy products in the scheme 5051-C(g)-CoDST-04-OA with National Commission for Women, New Delhi, Rs: 1,66,175/-

Link of important website related to the field
(Please provide link for these websites under this title)

1. Dairy colleges in India
2. Dairy Co-operatives in India
3. Dairy Equipment & Machinery Manufacturers in India

Dairy colleges in India

S.No.	Name	Website
Dairy colleges in India
1	Anand Agricultural University, Anand	aau.in
2	NDRI, Karnal	ndri.res.in
3	College of Dairy Technology, Udgir	cdtudgir.co.in
4	Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar	kamdhenuuni.edu.in
5	Dairy Science College, Bengaluru	dscbengaluru.com
6	Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur	mafsu.in
7	Apex University, Jaipur	apexuniversity.co.in
8	West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata	wbuafscl.in
9	Shyam University, Dausa, Rajasthan	shyamuniversity.in
10	Om Sterling Global University, Hisar	osgu.ac.in
11	College of Dairy Science, Amreli	kamdhenuuni.edu.in
12	College of Dairy Technology, Tirupati	svvu.edu.in
13	College of Dairy Science and Technology LUVAS, Hisar	luvas.edu.in
14	Jawahar Lal Nehru Polytechnic, Sitapur	jlnpmahmudabad.com
15	Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology, Patna	basu.org.in
16	Pydah College of Dairy and Food Technology, Kakinada	pydhdt.edu.in
17	College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthi, Thrissur	kvasu.ac.in
18	College of Dairy Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	kvasu.ac.in
19	Warner College of Dairy Technology, Allahabad	shuats.edu.in
20	Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi	cutm.ac.in
21	Shri Galbabhai Nanjibhai Patel Dairy Science and Food Technology College, Dantiwada	sdau.edu.in
22	Parul Institute of Technology, Vadodara	institutes.paruluniversity.ac.in

Dairy colleges in India

S.No.	Name	Website
Dairy colleges in India
1	Anand Agricultural University, Anand	aau.in
2	NDRI, Karnal	ndri.res.in
3	College of Dairy Technology, Udgir	cdtudgir.co.in
4	Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar	kamdhenuuni.edu.in
5	Dairy Science College, Bengaluru	dscbengaluru.com
6	Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur	mafsu.in
7	Apex University, Jaipur	apexuniversity.co.in
8	West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata	wbuafscl.in
9	Shyam University, Dausa, Rajasthan	shyamuniversity.in
10	Om Sterling Global University, Hisar	osgu.ac.in
11	College of Dairy Science, Amreli	kamdhenuuni.edu.in
12	College of Dairy Technology, Tirupati	svvu.edu.in
13	College of Dairy Science and Technology LUVAS, Hisar	luvas.edu.in
14	Jawahar Lal Nehru Polytechnic, Sitapur	jlnpmahmudabad.com
15	Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology, Patna	basu.org.in
16	Pydah College of Dairy and Food Technology, Kakinada	pydhdt.edu.in
17	College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthi, Thrissur	kvasu.ac.in
18	College of Dairy Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	kvasu.ac.in
19	Warner College of Dairy Technology, Allahabad	shuats.edu.in
20	Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi	cutm.ac.in
21	Shri Galbabhai Nanjibhai Patel Dairy Science and Food Technology College, Dantiwada	sdau.edu.in
22	Parul Institute of Technology, Vadodara	institutes.paruluniversity.ac.in

Dairy Co-operatives in India
 

S.No.	Name	Website
1	Vita, Haryana	vitaindia.org.in
2	Verka, Punjab	verka.coop
3	Mother Dairy, Delhi	motherdairy.com
4	Snowcap, J&K	jkmpcl.com
5	Him, Himachal Pradesh	hpmilkfed.org
6	Aanchal, Uttrakhand	ucdfaanchal.org
7	Parag, UP	paragmilkup.in
8	Saras, Rajasthan	sarasmilkfed.rajasthan.gov.in
9	Sanchi, MP	sanchidairy.com
10	Amul, Gujarat	amul.com
11	Devbhog, Chattisgarh	cgcoopdairyfed.in
12	Mahanand, Gokul – Maharashtra	mahanand.in gokulmilk.coop
13	Sudha, Bihar	sudha.coop
14	Benmilk, West Bengal	benmilk.com
15	Omfed, Orissa	omfed.com
16	Purabi, Assam	purabi.org
17	Sikkimilk, Sikkim	sikkimilk.coop
18	Goa Dairy, Goa	goadairy.com
19	Vijaya, Andhra Pradesh	visakhadairy.com
20	Milma, Kerala	milma.com
21	Nandini, Karnataka	kmfnandini.coop
22	Aavin, Tamil Nadu	aavin.tn.gov.in
23	Medha, Jharkhand	jmf.coop
24	Kevi, Nagaland	rcs.nagaland.gov.in/dairy-fed/
25	Ponlait, Pondicherry	ponlait.coop
26	Gomati, Tripura	gomatimilkunion.com
27	Mulco, Mizoram	mulcodairy.in, coop.mizoram.gov.in

Dairy Equipment & Machinery Manufacturers in India

S.No.	Name	Website
1	Tetra-pak	https://www.tetrapak.com/en-in
2	Goma	https://www.goma.co.in/process-technology-and-equipment
3	Gea industries	https://www.gea.com/en/products/milking-farming-barn/dairymilk-milking-cluster/index.jsp?i=dairy-farming
4	Foss	https://www.fossanalytics.com/en
5	Bimal Industries	bimalindia.com
6	Ice Make Refrigeration	icemakeindia.co.in
7	Krishna Allied Industries	krishnaallied.com
8	Micron Industries	micronind.com
9	Neologic Engineers	neologicengineers.com
10	NK Dairy Equipments	nkdairyequipments.com
11	Process Enginners and Associates	phe-india.com
12	Puraleite	puraleite.com
13	Sustainable Engineering and Farming Alliance	sefa.co.in
14	Technomond Steel Industries	technomond.in
15	Girdhar Milk Dairy Equipment	girdharmilkdairyequipment.in
16	Milkon Heavy Engineering Pvt Ltd	milkondairyequipment.com
17	Om Metal and Engineers	om-metals.com
18	Skylark Engineers	skylarkpune.com
19	Gauda Engineering	gaudadairyequipments.com
20	Phoenix Dairy Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd	phoenixdairymachinewry.com
21	Sealtach Engineers	sealtechengineers.com