Mumbai: In a significant step towards promoting nutrition-focused innovation, the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) has signed license agreements with M/s Aashdit Nutritech Pvt. Ltd. (ANPL), Bhubaneswar, to commercialize three Moringa-based technologies developed by CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru.
The agreements were formalized in the presence of Commodore Amit Rastogi (Retd), CMD, NRDC, and Ms. Surekha Routray, Co-Founder & MD, ANPL, marking a milestone in bridging scientific research and industry application.
Moringa-Based Technologies Licensed
Under the agreement, ANPL will leverage CSIR-CFTRI’s research to develop and market the following products:
- Low-Fat Expanded Green Snack using Moringa – a healthier, nutrient-rich snack option
- Chikki with Moringa – traditional Indian sweet fortified with Moringa nutrients
- Instant Products from Moringa Leaves – convenient, ready-to-use nutritious food items
This initiative enables ANPL to bring innovative, health-oriented products to consumers, while ensuring that advanced research is effectively translated into market-ready solutions.
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Focus on Nutrition and Industry-Academia Collaboration
Commodore Amit Rastogi emphasized that the partnership underscores NRDC’s commitment to transferring cutting-edge scientific innovations to the industry, ensuring societal benefits through better nutrition and food technology solutions. The licensing agreements are expected to foster innovation, encourage entrepreneurship, and expand the market for Moringa-based products in India.
About NRDC
National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) is a government of India enterprise dedicated to promoting, developing, and commercializing innovations and technologies across industries. By facilitating technology transfer and industry collaboration, NRDC plays a pivotal role in converting scientific research into commercially viable solutions that address societal needs.
