Overview

The Department of Food Science & Technology at the Sharda School of Bio-Sciences & Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, is celebrating World Food Day on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026. The theme for this year is “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” emphasizing collective action to ensure nutritious, safe, and sustainable foods for a healthier, food-secure future.”


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Objectives of Event

  • To develop climate-resilient agrifood systems by applying scientific research, artificial intelligence, and traditional agricultural knowledge to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.
  • To reduce food loss and waste by using data-driven technologies, innovative processing methods, and improved storage and packaging practices across the food supply chain.
  • To improve food and nutrition security by promoting the production, processing, and consumption of diverse, nutritious, and safe foods using scientific and traditional knowledge.
  • To ensure affordable and inclusive access to nutritious food by developing sustainable food systems, reducing production and distribution costs, and supporting equitable access to healthy food for all communities.

Convener Details

  1. Prof. Amit Kumar Singh (Dean, SSBT) | 7017522393 | amitk.singh@sharda.ac.in
  2. Prof. Pitam Chandra | 8199901306 | pitam.chandra@sharda.ac.in

Co-convener:

  1. Dr. Ranjana Pande (Assistant Professor) | 9552866626 | ranjana.pande@sharda.ac.in
  2. Dr. Dinkar B. Kamble (President, AFSTI, Delhi Chapter; Assistant Professor, IGNOU, Food Technology Department) | 9503020991 | dinkar_soa@ignou.ac.in/dknoftem@gmail.com

Co-ordinators:

  1. Dr. Sujata Pandit Sharma (Associate Professor) | 9818633098 | sujata.sharma@sharda.ac.in
  2. Dr. Abhay Tiwari (Assistant Professor) | 8800243908 | abhay.tiwari1@sharda.ac.in
  3. Dr. Savita Rani (Assistant Professor) | 9728535631 | savita.rani1@sharda.ac.in
  4. Dr. Nishtha Khansili (Assistant Professor) | 8287553065 | nishtha.khansili@sharda.ac.in
  5. Dr. Anamika Mehta (Assistant Professor) | 9821008098 | anamika.mehta@sharda.ac.in
  6. Dr. Jyoti (Assistant Professor) | 9911227980 | jyoti.10@sharda.ac.in
  7. Dr. Ajay Patel (Assistant Professor) | 9971763055 | ajay.patel@sharda.ac.in
  8. Dr. Abhimanyu Singh (Assistant Professor) | 8476092009 | abhimanyu.singh1@sharda.ac.in

Chief Guest Details:

Speaker: Dr. Vipasha Taneja

Treasurer, AFSTI Delhi Chapter | Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India)

Dr. Vipasha Taneja is a food technology professional and researcher with over 12 years of experience in food technology and management. She recently completed her Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). Her research interests include food processing, millet-based products, food waste valorization, and sustainable food technologies. She received the DST-INSPIRE Fellowship from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to support her doctoral research. She also holds a gold medal from the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K).

Speaker Details:

  • Dr. Vipasha Taneja