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This is the first-of-its-kind Bachelorâs degree programme in the area of Food Safety and Quality Management in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode developed as per the National Education Policy and UGCâs Four Year Undergraduate Programme guidelines. The admissions for January 2025 admission cycle are open and aspirants can apply online following the link https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ on IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in for which the last date is January 31, 2025.
There are a plethora of employment opportunities after undergoing this programme such as Food safety Supervisor/Manager in Food and Hospitality industry; Technical Officer in Quality Control department; Food safety officer/inspector in Regulatory bodies; Trainer/Counsellor in training/counselling bodies, Member of supply chain management team in retail chain/ industry and self-employment as certifying professionals, counsellor, trainer, auditor, etc âThe aspirants who wish to make a career in the promising Food Safety profession must join the programme and become a food safety professional and contribute to the food safety cultureâ, said Dr. Sandeep Gupta, Regional Director, Regional Centre Jammu.