Parliamentary panel asks NGT to more proactively use powers on critical environmental concerns
The committee has also recommended “stronger follow-up” by the tribunal and the Environment Ministry through regular action-taken reports, effective use of joint committees, clear fixing of responsibility and better ways to ensure that NGT orders are implemented promptly
A parliamentary committee visited the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) in Mysuru on August 24. The delegation, led by Rajya Sabha member Medha Vishram Kulkarni, comprised numerous MPs, Rajya Sabha Secretariat officials, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) personnel, and CSIR representatives. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar joined the committee.
The committee toured the Centre of Excellence on Millets, where they observed a real-time demonstration of millet processing, which included cleaning, processing, and packaging. They also watched a video presentation detailing CSIR-CFTRI's activities and achievements before engaging in a discussion with the committee members. CSIR-CFTRI Director Giridhar Parvatam provided an overview of the institute's main activities, emphasizing its societal outreach initiatives, collaborations at national and international levels, technology development and transfer, capacity building, and research and development programs.
The committee members expressed their appreciation for CSIR-CFTRI's contributions to food science and technology, as well as its commitment to enhancing food security, safety, and nutritional well-being across the nation, as reported in a press release.
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