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- The award was presented during the International Conference on “Advanced Next Generation Vision for Emerging and Sustainable Healthy Foods (ANVESH)”, held at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), Sonipat, from February 26 to 28, 2026.
- Congratulating the scholar on her achievement, PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal praised the research effort and highlighted the importance of advancing scientific solutions to global food and nutrition challenges.
- research scholar from the Department of Food and Nutrition, secured the “Best Oral Presentation Award” at an international conference on sustainable foods.
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has added another achievement to its academic record as Ms Anusha Cherukuri, a Ph.D. research scholar from the Department of Food and Nutrition, secured the “Best Oral Presentation Award” at an international conference on sustainable foods.
The award was presented during the International Conference on “Advanced Next Generation Vision for Emerging and Sustainable Healthy Foods (ANVESH)”, held at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), Sonipat, from February 26 to 28, 2026. NIFTEM-K is an Institute of National Importance functioning under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.
Cherukuri delivered her presentation under the thematic session titled “Alternative Proteins & Plant-Based Foods with Next-Gen Technologies for Smart, Novel, and Clean-Label Foods.” The research, conducted under the supervision of Dr Renuka Aggarwal, Senior Scientist, explored the potential of leaf proteins as a sustainable and viable alternative to conventional protein sources.
Her presentation attracted considerable attention from researchers and international delegates at the conference. Experts appreciated the study for its originality, scientific rigor and its potential contribution to the development of sustainable and innovative food systems.
Congratulating the scholar on her achievement, PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal praised the research effort and highlighted the importance of advancing scientific solutions to global food and nutrition challenges. Dr M.I.S. Gill, Dean of Postgraduate Studies; Dr Kiran Bains, Dean, College of Community Science; and Dr Harpreet Kaur, Head, Department of Food and Nutrition, also commended Cherukuri and her mentor Dr Renuka Aggarwal for bringing recognition to the university through their research excellence.
They noted that such accomplishments reflect PAU’s commitment to promoting innovation and impactful research in the field of food and nutrition.
