Inauguration of New Library at College of Dairy and Food Technology

the newly constructed library at the College of Dairy and Food Technology, a constituent of MPUAT, was inaugurated by Dr. R.C. Agrawal, Deputy Director (Education) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. The event was graced by the presence of MPUAT Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ajit Kumar Karnataka, senior university officials, and MBM University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ajay Kumar Sharma.

Dean of the College, Dr. Lokesh Gupta, shared that for the past 41 years, the institution has been providing top-tier education, training, and consultancy in the field of dairy and food technology. The college continually upgrades its traditional education with modern resources to enhance students' knowledge. In line with future needs, the library has been newly constructed and equipped with the latest technology to offer a comfortable and modern study environment for students. The library can accommodate about 100 students and is fully air-conditioned with Wi-Fi, allowing students to access e-books, journals, and research papers on their laptops, tablets, or mobiles. There are comfortable tables and chairs for reading books, and another section is dedicated to reading newspapers and magazines. To promote the digital library, a section with high-speed internet and modern computers has been set up for reading e-books, journals, and research papers. The library houses around 20,000 books, including world-class textbooks, e-books, national and international journals, and other high-level books by eminent authors for comprehensive student development.

Dr. R.C. Agrawal emphasized the importance of continuous knowledge enhancement for a pleasant and respectful life, stating that books are the best and most excellent tools for this purpose. The utility of a library extends beyond student life and should be integrated into daily life for those seeking growth. He praised the new library's construction and implementation of updated technology as commendable and exemplary. Dr. Agrawal also visited the updated quality assurance laboratory, interacted with students about various processes, inspected different units of the college, and expressed joy over the implementation of students' technical skills. He conducted a detailed review of the processing of ragi into pasta, ghee processing using the Bilona method, and the processing of millet products, learning about the technical intricacies alongside the students. He also released a lab manual and planted a tree in the college premises.

MPUAT Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ajit Kumar Karnataka stated that it is the primary responsibility of any educational institution to continuously refine students' knowledge, with books being the greatest resource for this purpose. The College of Dairy and Food Technology has been training students for years, transforming them into technocrats serving the nation. In its ongoing pursuit of providing high-level training, the college has constructed a state-of-the-art library following the establishment of a high-tech laboratory, marking a significant milestone. He noted that history shows those who made books their friends and extensively utilized libraries during their student life have achieved successive progress. Therefore, students should enhance their friendship with books to achieve excellence in life.