Organizers

Soukhya Foundation & Soukhya Training and Research Institute (STRI) is a globally emerging body of like-minded professionals from all streams of medicine and related fields. Soukhya was launched in 2012, by Dr. A. Sreekumar, Chairman of the well-known Holistic Treatment Center - Wellness Solutions Pvt Ltd. with the aim of spreading global awareness in Cellular Health Management and Rejuvenation with Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Soukhya is a fast-growing organization with members from India and abroad.

We are now in association with similar organizations around the world for promoting Advanced Nutritional and Integrated Environmental Medicine. We are conducting CME's, fellowship courses and other training programs in India and Overseas throughout the year.

The University of Mysore was established on 27th July 1916 during the benevolent reign of the Maharaja of Mysore, His Highness Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. In 1960, all the post-graduate studies of the University were brought to one location. This location was named as "Manasagangotri" (birthplace of Eternal Knowledge) by Dr. K.V. Puttappa the then Vice Chancellor, which is adjacent to scenic Kukkarahalli lake within the heart of the heritage city of Mysuru. Today the University has 42 Postgraduate Departments at the Main Campus, 3 Postgraduate Centers and 4 Constituents Colleges. The University of Mysore was reaccredited “A” grade in 2013 by NAAC. University of Mysore has been ranked one of the top 20 Universities in India for Scientific and Research activities by Current Science.

Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous Constituent College of the University of Mysore accredited with A Grade by NAAC) was established by erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore - His Highness Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar, nine decades ago as an Intermediate College and was upgraded to First Grade College in the year 1947-48. It is one of the leading academic centres serving to the cause of higher education in Science.

Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Yuvaraja's College, Mysore

The Department of Food Science and Nutrition had its humble beginning as an Undergraduate course in combination with Food Science and Nutrition as one of the optional in the year 1994. During the year 2016-17, M.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition course was also introduced, which indicates the phenomenal growth of the department. The Department has collaborations with DFRL, UAS Bengaluru, Soukhya Foundation, KMF, Akshaya Patra, Ayush for MSc research work. The data emanating from such research has been published in reputed national and international journals.

The Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), established in 1957, is one of the largest professional and educational organizations which brings together a large number of Food scientists & technologists, Nutritionists, entrepreneurs and captains of Industries. The major objective of AFST(I) is to stimulate and advance knowledgebase on various aspects of Food Science and Technology, by organizing National (ICFOST) and International (IFCoN) Conferences and bringing out technical publications including prestigious journals-Journal of Food Science and Technology (JFST, Springer Publisher) and Indian Food Industry Mag (IFI Mag).

AFST (I) is a premier professional body Internationally recognized for disseminating latest trends and innovative concepts in the area of Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Health through Journals and Organizing Conferences.