To
develop manpower with adequate knowledge of microbiology of milk and milk
products, their shelf-life, quality assurance, safety aspects, sanitation
and hygiene of a dairy plant.
To
acquire and disseminate up-to-date knowledge in the area of Dairy
Microbiology.
To
serve the nation as Niche Centre in probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics.
To
conduct training programs, seminars, workshops, etc. in the area of
functional fermented foods, quality assurance and starter cultures.
To
provide consultancy services to dairy farmers, industry, government &
private agencies involved in dairy development programme.