Ensuring the cost effective functioning of Dairies

With India becoming the world’s leading milk producer as the demand for milk products increasing, the scope of dairy technologists seems to be bright. Its biggest strengths are that it is not a saturated sphere and unemployment rates here are low. Since centuries, a full glass of cow’s milk has been considered nutritious and healthy. The smooth white liquid that forms the source of yogurt, ice cream, cheese and even chocolates, however may not have been safe for consume had it not been safe to consume may it not been safe to consume had it is this army of professionals that uses engineering and technologists principles to collect, process, convert in to dairy products and package milk in manner that makes it safe, hygienic, delicious and increases its self life.

Qualities

The field of dairy technology requires aspirants to be patient, committed, practical, innovative, competitive, disciplined and physically fit. They must also have initiative, business acumen, a good academic background, an orientation towards science and technology and above all a readiness to move for better work opportunities,

Qualification and training

In order to become a qualified and trained Dairy Technologist, one must first enroll a good Agricultural University or a Dairy Science college or B.Tech (dairy Technology) program, recognized by AICTE. Those desirous of taking up higher studies to pursue better jobs or take up teaching and research assignments can go in for an M.Tech/MS Degrees. This can be followed up with PhD program. During the course of study students are given an in-depth knowledge about the different dimensions of dairying from engineering, chemistry, technology, bacteriology to financial management, in addition and get to know practical aspects of dairy plant sanitation, waste control, latest dairy processes and management techniques.

Job profile and career prospects

Dairy Technologies work in different capacities in dairies o ensure that it’s different facets like maintenance, quality control, packaging product development, marketing, storage and distribution. Employment opportunities for them exist in public and private sector dairies, NGO’s multinationals, dairy farms cooperatives, milk commissions, bank funding dairy projects and business involved in biotechnology, food science, fruit preservation, plant designing and dairy equipment. Those with higher qualifications can also take up teaching and research an assignment is India and abroad or even become independent consultants in the sphere.

Pros and cons

With India becoming the world’s leading milk producer and the demand for milk product and the demand for milk products increasing the scope of Dairy Technologies seems to be bright. Its biggest strengths are that it is not a saturated sphere and unemployment rates here are low. Additionally, unlike many other sectors these professionals do aid in the process of rural economic development. However certain drawbacks of being in this field are hectic hours of work, the necessity of making regular farm visits and having less time for one’s family.