Mysuru: The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) has plans to distribute 50,000 meals in the flood-hit regions of Kodagu and Kerala over the next three to four days. After supplying 50,000 meals, CFTRI will review its operations in terms of supply and product mix, a statement from the Institute said.
CFTRI had also done similar exercises during Chennai Flood, Uttarakhand Flood and Tsunami. After an internal discussion with the Senior Scientists on Aug.17 and in consultation with Director Jitendra J. Jadhav, it was decided to prepare selected food items at CFTRI’s pilot plants. The manufacturing facilities of local industries who have taken CFTRI's technologies were also utilised. All the products identified are highly nutritious with a reasonable shelf-life.
