About this skills scheme
The scheme aims to provide specialized education and skill development in food processing, canning, bakery, confectionery, and cookery to students from Uttarakhand, empowering them with technical knowledge and practical expertise to pursue careers in the food industry and promote entrepreneurship.
The “Government Food Science Training Centre” is initiated by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide specialized education and skill development in food processing, canning, bakery, confectionery, and cookery to students from Uttarakhand, empowering them with technical knowledge and practical expertise to pursue careers in the food industry and promote entrepreneurship.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Government Food Science Training Centre (GFSTCUK) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Horticulture Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Skills |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 35 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 35 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
The state has two Food Department Training Centres that offer one-and-a-half-year diploma courses in Canning and Food Processing, Bakery and Confectionery, and Cookery.
Who qualifies
- To seek admission in a diploma course, the candidate/student must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- For admission to the Canning and Food Processing course, the student must have passed Intermediate (Science/Agriculture) from an institute located in Uttarakhand.
- For admission to other courses, the student must have passed Intermediate from an institute located in Uttarakhand.
Who is not eligible
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Papers to keep ready
Documents are required in accordance with the Government Food Science Training Centre guidelines to avail of the benefits.
Registration walkthrough
Offline
- The applicant/candidate is required to visit the nearest Food Department Training Centre to avail of the benefits.
- Selection of candidates is based on the merit of marks obtained in the Intermediate examination.
Frequently asked questions
How many training centres are there in Uttarakhand?
There are two Food Department Training Centres in the state.
What courses are offered at these centres?
The centres offer one-and-a-half-year diploma courses in Canning and Food Processing, Bakery and Confectionery, and Cookery.
Who is eligible for admission to the diploma courses?
Students must be residents of Uttarakhand.
What educational qualifications are required for Canning and Food Processing?
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (Science/Agriculture) from an institute located in Uttarakhand.
How are candidates selected for admission?
Selection is based on the merit of marks obtained in the Intermediate examination.
What is the duration of the diploma courses?
Each diploma course has a duration of one year and six months.
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