Thanjavur Lok Sabha Member S Murasoli has urged the central government to literally implement the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) report regarding enhancement of faculty and non-faculty strength of National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and National Institutes of Food Technology. Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T).
In a letter addressed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the MP pointed out that the institute (earlier known as Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology) was upgraded as an Institute of National Importance through the NIFTEM Act, 2021. Issues directly dependent on the funds of the Union Government.
Manpower, improvement of infrastructure and expansion of institutional premises were the major issues.
While the ISTM (Department of Personnel and Training under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions) report recommended an additional 70 faculty and 88 non-faculty (technical and administrative) staff for optimal functioning of NIFTEM-T, the current sanctioned numbers are 41 and 20 Compared to the total of 28 faculty members in this institution. 28 against the sanctioned number of non-teaching staff.
Similarly, although the institution had an excellent laboratory, there was a lack of other facilities for the students. Mr. Mursoli said that hostels, sports and sports facilities were inadequate and there was no gymnasium or auditorium for extra-curricular activities.
Stating that the current 29 acres of land is too small for an INI status institution, the MP said another 75 acres of land around the main campus can be added to ensure that NIFTEM-T caters to the entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem in food. processing area.
published – December 19, 2024 at 05:21 IST