Challenges of Food Technology Programs in Nepal - EduTalk

What are the challenges of Food Technology (B.Tech Food) programs in Nepal?

Food Science and Technology is one of the popular courses in Nepal. The degree in food technology gives skills and knowledge on a wide variety of topics from chemistry to engineering to microbiology. The areas of different job prospects are food processing, product development, quality control, nutrition, and food safety.

With great opportunities come great challenges. There is a desperate need for an updated curriculum. Similarly, many colleges are operating without proper classrooms and laboratories. Research culture is also missing in many institutions. In this video, experts Er. Arna Raj Silwal, Chairperson of Padmashree International College shares his insights about the challenges of food technology programs in Nepal. EduTalk is an initiative of edusanjal that explores the various aspects of education in Nepal.

Edutalk's 23rd episode featured an interactive conversation with Er. Arna Raj Silwal, Chairperson of Padmashree International College, Dambar Bahadur Khadaka, Department Head (Nutrition and Dietetics) Central Campus of Technology and Man Bahadur Shrestha, Academic Coordinator of College of Applied Food and Dairy Technology (CAFODAT) about the scenario of Food Science Programs in Nepal along with its prospects and challenges.

The session was moderated by Mr. Rajan Koirala, Chief Business Officer at edusanjal. This episode was also streamed live from the Facebook page of edusanjal and edupatra on July 2 (Thursday) at 8 PM.