JAMMU : PG Department of Food Science and Technology in collaboration with IQAC of PSPS Government college for women Gandhi Nagar Jammu organized one day Extension Lecture on the Topic “SCOPE OF FOOD PROCESSING IN JK UT AND VARIOUS SCHEMES FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUTH” to enlighten the young minds towards entrepreneurship development in Food processing sector.

Dr. Anuradha Gandotra, HOD Food Science welcomed the resource person Dr. Gul Syed, Chief Canning And Processing Instructor (Dy Director), Fruit and Vegetable Craft Centre, Chand Nagar Jammu, Principal, staff and students present. Prof. Minu Mahajan, Principal of the college was the chairperson of the event.

Dr. Gul Syed gave deep insight into the topic and motivated students to become entrepreneurs as various schemes have been launched by the government with a view towards ensuring self employment opportunities.

A total of 58 students attended the lecture.

Principal Prof. Minu Mahajan appreciated the efforts of the department and encouraged students to become job providers rather than job seekers. The programme was organised by the staff members of the department and coordinated by Neha Pandita and Jaskiran Kour PG student of the department.