A National Health Policy was last formulated in 1983, and since then there have been marked changes in the determinant f
actors relating to the health sector. Some of the policy initiatives outlined in the NHP-1983 have yielded results, while, in several other areas, the outcome has not been as expected.

The objective of this component is the Development of Rural Entrepreneurship and transfer of technology for processing of food products by utilizing locally grown raw material and providing “Hands-on” experience at production cum training centres.

National Human Development Report, 2001

Users can get detailed information about the Food Testing Laboratories. Information pertaining to the Testing Laboratories, division, academics, testing process, research and development etc. is provided.