Archived News & Events

February 2020

• PHDCCI Education Summit 2020

  • 27th February 2020

  

  FICSI CEO Mr. Sunil Marwah was a distinguished speaker in PHDCCI Education Summit 2020 organized by PHD Chamber on 27th February’20 and talked about “Creating Interface of Government, Industry and Academia for Making New Knowledge Eco-System in India”.

• ORGANIC FOOD FEST

  • 21st To 23rd Febuary 2020 New Delhi

  

  FICSI CEO Mr. Sunil Marwah was a distinguished speaker in the Organic Food Festival ' 20 at JLN Stadium, New Delhi and talked about the Market Connect for Agripreneurs

• 10th Women Entrepreneurs Conference

  • 20th Febuary 2020

  

  FICSI CEO Mr. Sunil Marwah was a distinguished speaker in DMA 10th Women Entrepreneurs Conference organised by Delhi Management Association (DMA) on “Leveraging the Ecosystem – Explore, Experience, Excel” and talked about Funding for Start-up & Scale Up.

• DAIRY INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

  • 20nd To 22nd Febuary 2020 VARANASI

  

  FICSI was proud to be a part of the 48th Dairy Industry Conference organized by Indian Dairy Association from 20th - 22nd February' 20 at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur.FICSI team had great interactions with the Dairy Industry Delegates and also promoted Skilling in Dairy Processing and discussed future prospects in Dairy Sector.

• KAUSHAL MAHOTSAV

  • 12th To 13th Febuary 2020 VARANASI

  

  RPL Training on FoSTaC curriculum was organized on 12th &13th Feb at Kaushal Mahotsav, Varanasi and was attended by 70+ Traditional Snack & Savoury Makers.Certificate of participation were presented to all the candidates for attending the FoSTac training by the Hon'ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey Ji.

January 2020

• Visit to Gram Bharti Amrapur Trust, Gandhinagar

  • 28th Jaunuary 2020 Gandhinagar

  

  FICSI CEO, Mr. Sunil Marwah visited Gram Bharti Amrapur Trust which is into organic farming and Grad & Post Grad Degree in Rural Studies of Gujarat University.Srishti Foundation is associated with Gram Bharti as knowledge partner for new initiatives.

• Fostac TOT

  • 24th Jaunuary 2020 Kerala

  

  FoSTac TOT for basic catering course completed on 24th January’20 at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

• Visit to IIFPT

  • 24th Jaunuary 2020 Thanjavur

  

  FICSI CEO met Dr.C.Anandharamakrishnan, Director IIFPT Thanjavur and discussed about collaboration for implementing vegetable dehydration project in India.

• Visit to Mellow Academy, Chennai

  • 23rd Jaunuary 2020 Chennai

  

  FICSI CEO Mr. Sunil Marwah visited Mellow academy in Chennai,set up as a skilling venture by 3F industries Ltd. to discuss regarding future prospects in skilling in food processing.

• TOT for Jaggery Processing

  • 21st Jaunuary 2020 NIFTEM,Kundli

  

  FICSI organized TOT at NIFTEM, Haryana from 20th - 21st January for upcoming RPL projects in UP for Jaggery Processing.

• FoSTac TOT

  • 20th Jaunuary 2020 Patna

  

  FoSTac TOT for basic catering course was completed on January’20 at Arcade Business College, Patna.

• Visit to SNDT University

  • 15th Jaunuary 2020 Mumbai

  

  FICSI CEO Mr. Sunil Marwah, visited PV Polytechnic SNDT Women's University Mumbai on 15th January 2020 , to meet the Dean and his team and discuss regarding strengthening Skilling in Food Processing.

• Governing Council Meeting

  • 10th Jaunuary 2020 Delhi

  

  FICSI organized the Governing Council meeting on 10th January 2020 that showed the Government & Industry collaborative efforts in Skilling for the food processing sector.Industry leaders from Cremica , Cargill , MTR Foods , TetraPak , FICCI & LT Foods reviewed FICSI performance and future plan of action in Governing Council meeting.

• Knowledge & Validation Workshop

  • 6th January 2020 AIBTM

  

  FICSI in collaboration with Assocom Institute of Bakery Technology & Management (AIBTM) organized one day knowledge and validation workshop on Artisanal chocolate & confectionery. A good response was received from the industry experts on the new QP developed by FICSI.

December 2019

• Visit to ICAR-Central Institute for Fisheries Technologies

  • 18th December 2019 Cochin

  

  FICSI CEO Mr. Sunil Marwah, visited ICAR-Central Institute for Fisheries Technologies in Cochin and discussed the opportunities in dehydration technology with Director Dr. Ravi Shankar and scientists.

• NULM ToT

  • 3-6th December 2019 Rajasthan

  

  FICSI organized NULM ToT for the existing trainers at Keystone Institute in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan from 3rd - 6th December ' 19.

November 2019

• FoSTac Orientation

  • 26th November 2019 FSSAI

  

  FoSTac Orientation program was organised at FSSAI the for empanelment of FICSI Training Providers, for upcoming RPL 1 upskilling projects.

• RPL Plus FoSTac TOT Training

  • 23rd November 2019 Allahabad

  

  FoSTac Orientation program was organised at FSSAI the for empanelment of FICSI Training Providers, for upcoming RPL 1 upskilling projects.

• TOT Program

  • 18-27th November 2019 IIFPT Guwahati

  

  FICSI organized TOT program from 18th - 27th November, at IIFPT Guwahati for the upcoming RPL 1 projects in Manipur.

• RPL Project

  • 9th Novemeber 2019 Telangana

  

  RPL training completed in Agapally, GaddaMallaiahGuda and Gungal in Telangana for skilling SHG Women in Food Processing.

• TOA Program

  • 5-10th November 2019 NIFTEM, Kundli

  

  30 Industry experts participated in Training of Assessors (TOA) program organized by FICSI at NIFTEM from 5th-10th November 2019

October 2019

• RPL Training for SHG Women

  • 16th October 2019 South Korea

  

  RPL Training Program has been started for Women of Self Help Group in Kavvaguda, Narkhuda and Sultanpally in Telangana for skilling in food processing.

• Indian delegation visits to Korea

  • 16th October 2019

  

  FICSI CEO Mr. Sunil K. Marwah visited Seoul as a part of delegation facilitated by World Bank.The visit was aimed to study the South Korea Skilling Ecosystem.

• Workshop in Nagaland

  • 15th October 2019 Nagaland

  

  Our CEO, Mr. Sunil K. Marwah participated as a distinguished speaker in a workshop on Strengthening Skill and Entrepreneurship Landscape in Nagaland on 15th October,2019.

• Rojgar Mela in Bikaner

  • 14th Oct 2019 Bikaner, Rajasthan

  

  In gracious presence of Hon'ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative successfully participated in Rojgar Mela and Skill Training Program in Bikaner, Rajasthan in Food Processing on 14th Oct,2019.

• Ploggin on 2nd Oct,2019

  • 2nd Oct 2019 Jasola, New Delhi

  

  FICSI was proud to be a part of FitIndia Program towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Training Partners, trainees and trainers participated in the program with full enthusiasm.

• Recognition Prior Learning 4 Programs across Food Industries

  • October 2019 South Korea

  

  Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative has started Recognition Prior Learning 4 Program across various food industries such as Cremica Food Industries Ltd, Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd, Shree Nathji etc.

September 2019

• Skill Festival in Assam

  • 28th Sept 2019 Bikaner, Rajasthan

  

  FICSI participated in Skill Festival organized by Assam State Skill Development Mission in Guwahati on 28th Sept,2019. The skill festival has been organized to motivate students to take up skill related courses.

• Workshop on Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana in West Bengal

  • 14th Sept 2019 Jasola, New Delhi

  

  Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative is proud to participate in a workshop on Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana in Bankura, West Bengal on 14th Sept,2019

• Workshop in Itanagar

  • 3rd Sept 2019 Itanagar

  

  Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative participated in a workshop on Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh to promote skilling in food processing on 3rd Sept,2019.

August 2019

• Conclave on Skilling in Food Processing in Bihar

  • 19th August 2019 Bihar

  

  Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative organized Conclave on Skilling in Food processing in Patna with Bihar Skill Development Mission on 19th August,2019.

• ToMT NIFTEM, Sonipat

  • 5-8th Aug 2019 Sonipat

  

  FICSI organized 4 Day Training of Master Trainer Workshop at NIFTEM,Sonipat. Eighteen Trainers got certified with FICSI in five Job roles.

• Inter-Ministerial Indian delegation visit to Vladivostok, Russia

  • August 2019 Russia

  

  Our CEO Mr. Sunil K. Marwah visited Vladivostok, Russia as a part of inter-ministerial delegation facilitated by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The visit was aimed to explore the opportunities for skilling and labour mobility between India and Russia.

July 2019

• FICSI signs MoU with FSSAI

  • 4th July 2019 Delhi

  

  FICSI signs MoU with Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)to bring economic empowerment and holistic growth for micro enterprises clusters in food processing sector

• Meeting with Bihar Industries Association

  • 2 July 2019 Bihar

  

  FICSI CEO was facilitated by Bihar Industries Association which celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in Patna

• Meeting with RK Sinha, VC, Nalanda Open University

  • 2nd July 2019 Patna, Bihar

  

  Mr. Sunil K Marwah, CEO, FICSI met Dr R.K. Sinha, Vice Chancellor of Nalanda Open University for a fruitful discussion on introducing skilling in Food Processing in the University

June 2019

• Governing Council Meeting

  • 10th June 2019 New Delhi

  

  FICSI organized Governing Council Meeting on at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The quorum witnessed leaders from Food Processing Industries, Educational Institute and Government Bodies.

May 2019

• ToT ASAP Kerala

  • 16th-18th May 2019 Kerala

  

  FICSI organized 3 Day Training of Trainer Workshop for ASAP, Kerala in Kottayam. Ten Trainers got certified with FICSI in Craft Baker

• Culinary Art as a Profession

  • 10th May 2019 New Delhi

  

  FICSI CEO addressed the gathering as a special guest in interactive session on “Culinary Arts as a Profession” and delivered speech on Importance of Skilling in Culinary Arts To Take India At World Level

April 2019

• AISECT Annual National Conference

  • 25th April 2019

  

  Mr. Sunil Marwah addressed the gathering at the Annual National Conference and Award Ceremony of AISECT.

• Visit to Bosch Vocational Training Centre

  • 10th April 2019

  

  CEO, FICSI visited Bosch Vocational training Centre. It has been adjudged as the Best Vocational Centre by President of India

March 2019

• ToT/ToA

  • 30 March To 8th April 2019

  

  FICSI organized ToT program in Tamil Nadu from 30 March to 8th April and ToA program in New Delhi from 27th April-30th April 2019. A total of 7 Trainers and 23 Assessors got trained.

February 2019

• MoU with IGNOU

  • 27 February 2019

  

  Two key stakeholders in skilling in Food Processing, FICSIand Indra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) signed Memorandum of Understanding on 27th February 2019.

• MoU with RNTU

  • 27 February 2019

  

  Food Processing SSC signed Memorandum of Understanding with Rabindranath Tagore University on 27th February 2019. Mr. Sunil K Marwah and Mr. Nitin Vats exchanged the MoU at FICSI Head Office.

• NAPS Innauguration Ceremony

  • 27 February 2019

  

  MHRD has inaugurated Shreyash Portal on 27th Feb 2019 to create a platform for student industry collaboration. FICSI curriculum in Dairy Processing was released in the inaugural ceremony.

• Exhibition at NIFTEM Food Fest

  • 21-22 February 2019

  

  FICSI participated in 2-day Food Fest organized by National Institute of Food technology Entrepreneurship and Management on 21st and 22 February 2019.

• MoU With Baba Farid Group of Institutions

  • 20 February 2019

  

  Food Processing SSC signed Memorandum of Understanding with Baba Farid Group of Institutions on 20th February 2019 for a collaborative effort towards skilling in Food Processing.

• ToA / ToT in February

  • 4th-8th Feb And 12th - 21st Feb 2019

  

  FICSI organized Training of Assessors (ToA) program from 4th -8th February 2019 at Skills Root, Nagpur & Training of Trainers(ToT) program from 12th -21st February at NIFTEM, Haryana.

January 2019

• Governing Council Meeting

  • 23 January 2019

  

  The Meeting of Board of Governing Council was held on 23rd January 2019. The Governing Council members were apprised about the new initiatives and collaborations.