The Sugar Technology Department is engaged in education & training, applied research, extension & advisory services to the sugar factories.
Under Applied Research and Development activities, different projects are undertaken for improving sugar-manufacturing process. Processing of raw sugar independently and with cane has been successfully implemented in some sugar factories. The Institute has proposed and implemented Beet sugar processing project in the State.
Under Extension and Advisory Services, the Department is successfully guiding the sugar factories to improve technical performance as regard to capacity utilisation, reduction in sugar losses, production of superior quality sugar and conservation of energy. The Department also gives suggestions to factories on alteration/ modifications in existing machinery, addition of new equipments, modernization and expansion. All the technical assistance is provided during implementation of such projects.
Teaching and Training is a permanent feature. In addition to regular courses, short term courses and also special tailor made courses for organisations working in sugar industry in India and abroad are organized.
