National Institute of Post Harvest Technology

राष्ट्रीय सुगी पश्चात तंत्रज्ञान संस्था, तळेगाव दाभाडे

National Institute of Postharvest Technology

राष्ट्रीय सुगी पश्चात तंत्रज्ञान संस्था, तळेगाव दाभाडे

About NIPHT

27 Years of Empowering India's Agri
Value Chain

२७ वर्षांचा विश्वास, लाखो शेतकऱ्यांचा आधार

देशातील शेतकऱ्यांपर्यंत पोहोचूया – चला… भारत समृद्ध करूया

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About NIPHT?

  • Established in 1998: NIPHT was established at Talegaon Dabhade, Pune, under the Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB). Over 24+ years, NIPHT has built extensive expertise in postharvest technology and training while working to reduce the significant losses of Maharashtra’s agricultural and horticultural produce between the field and the buyer.
  • Training & Participants: NIPHT has conducted 2,104+ training programmes and trained 89,537+ participants, including:
    › Farmers
    › FPO leaders
    › Women entrepreneurs
    › Students
    › Government officers
  • Key Training Areas:
    › Horticulture production
    › Postharvest handling
    › Cold chain management
    › Food processing
    › Digital agriculture
    › Agricultural exports
  • Practical, Hands-on Training: Training is conducted in working polyhouses, laboratories, cold rooms and processing halls, providing practical experience beyond conventional classroom learning.
  • Legal Status & Government Recognition: NIPHT is registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and as a Trust under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. NIPHT is also empanelled by the Government of India and notified as a State Level Training Institute by the Government of Maharashtra.

Chairman's Message

In India, significant quantum of horticultural produce is processed and exported, strengthening the food industry and increasing the nation’s competitiveness in global markets. Infrastructures improvement such as cold storages, Referred Vans and food processing, often supported by government programs, have reduced postharvest losses and boosted export growth.

Various Government programs are playing a pivotal role in promoting production, innovation, value addition, and farmer incomes, leading to transformative changes in the sector.

In summary, postharvest technology activities are vital for the national progress in the economy, food security, employment generation, environment, and global trade.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) is a leading institute in India successfully works in these Sectors.

Let’s play our role in the value chain.

श्री. जयकुमार रावल

Chairman, NIPHT

Our Mission

● Bridging agricultural research and real-world farming by promoting practical application of innovative technologies and crop-specific solutions.
● Strengthening the agricultural value chain by promoting efficient postharvest management, value addition, market linkages and sustainable agribusiness opportunities.
● Empowering farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and professionals through hands-on training, research, advisory support and skill development in postharvest technology and agricultural marketing.
● Promoting technology adoption and innovation through national and international collaboration, capacity building and the adoption of advanced solutions to reduce postharvest losses.
शेतकऱ्यांचे नुकसान कमी करून उत्पन्न वाढवणे - प्रत्यक्ष प्रशिक्षणातून.

Our Vision

● Introducing global market to farmers and agri-entrepreneurs.
● As global markets have opened up, agribusiness opportunities have expanded, leading to a sharp rise in demand for residue-free fruits, vegetables, flowers and other agroproduce in both domestic and international markets.
● In order to compete in the Global Market, strengthening of farming communities by equipping them with modern, highly efficient production techniques for quality Agro-produce.
● Showcasing global technology through technical collaboration with world-renowned organizations across the world.
महाराष्ट्राच्या शेतीला जागतिक बाजारपेठेशी जोडणारे उत्कृष्टता केंद्र.

Our Objectives

संस्थेची उद्दिष्टे

01

Train farmers in scientific postharvest handling of horticultural produce

02

Reduce postharvest losses across Maharashtra's fruit and vegetable value chain

03

Demonstrate protected cultivation and Dutch greenhouse technology

04

Build entrepreneurship in food processing and value addition

05

Strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations through management training

06

Support export readiness and compliance for horticultural enterprises

07

Provide laboratory services in soil, water and tissue culture

08

Collaborate with national and international institutions

09

Serve as the State Level Training Institute for horticulture in Maharashtra

Organisation Structure

संस्थात्मक रचना

Government of Maharashtra - Co-operation, Marketing & Textiles Dept.
Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB)
NIPHT Governing Council - 11 members
Director, NIPHT
Training · Laboratories · Centre of Excellence · Administration

Who We Are

आमची टीम

NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE SPECIAL EXPERIENCE MOBILE NO.
Mr. Milind Akre Director, NIPHT M. Sc (Geology) 32 Years Additional Registrar, Cooperative Societies 9284952017
Mr. Ravindra Deshmukh Manager B.Sc. (Agri.), D.B.M. 30 Years Greenhouse crop production and nursery; training and consultancy on nursery and greenhouse crop production. 9822499265
Mr. Vishwas Jadhav Manager B.Sc. (Agri.) 27 Years Greenhouse crop production, postharvest and exports; training and consultancy for greenhouse crop production. 9423085894
Mr. Sudhir Wagh Asst. Manager M.Sc. (Chemistry) 29 Years Experience in Soil and Water Testing Lab and Administration Department. 8788774428
Mr. Shekhar Konde Asst. Manager B. Com, GDC&A, PGDCBM 25 Years Experience in Accounts and Administration. 9423220747
Mr. Santosh Doiefode Asst. Manager B.Sc. (Horti.) 23 Years Teaching and training of postharvest, cultivation of flowers and vegetables. 9422052777
Mr. Sampatrao Yadav Asst. Manager M.Sc. (Agri. Pathology) 23 Years Teaching and training of postharvest, cultivation of flowers and vegetables, and crop protection. 9422052520
Mr. Rajesh Naphade Asst. Manager M.Sc. Agri. (Extn) 23 Years Administration, Training and Marketing Department. 9423205419
Mr. Ajay Nagwade Asst. Manager B. Com, MBA, MPM 18 Years Experience in Accounts and Administration. 9766296666
Mr. Girish Gajengi Jr. Engineer Diploma in Civil Engineering 23 Years Experience in Civil Sector. 9422057104
Mr. Amol Bhong Asst. Manager B.Sc. (Horti.), M.B.A. (HR) 18 Years Teaching and training of postharvest, cultivation of flowers and vegetables. 9545594050
Mr. Yatin V. Gundekar Asst. Manager B.Sc. (Horti.) 15 Years Project activity and training of greenhouse. 9403179732
Mr. Shashikant Bharne Asst. Manager M.Sc. (Agri.) 15 Years Greenhouse, open field, landscape and nursery activity. 8623990955
Mrs. Arti Magar Asst. Manager B.Sc. (Agri.) 15 Years Training and Plant Tissue Culture Lab. 7888143239
Mr. Bhagwat Sapkal Asst. Manager B. Sc. Botany 15 Years Training and Plant Tissue Culture Lab. 7741057777
Mr. Ramesh Ghule Asst. Manager M.A. GDC&A 15 Years Experience in Administration, Soil and Water Testing Lab. 8975232244
Mr. Bajirao Dagade Assistant B.Sc. (Agri.) 22 Years Experience in Training and Marketing Department. 9422057121
Mr. Nitin Shewale Assistant B.A., Agril. Diploma 20 Years Experience in Administration and Civil Department. 9637571396
Mr. Mahesh Jagtap Assistant B.A., DCM 20 Years Experience in Administration and Civil Department. 9422052575
Mr. Mukindrao Bandgar Assistant B. Com. 15 Years Experience in Accounts. 9422057094
Mr. Navnath More Assistant B.A. 15 Years Experience in Hostel and Administration. 9422054647

About NIPHT - Questions Answered

प्रश्न व उत्तरे

What is NIPHT?

NIPHT – the National Institute of Postharvest Technology – is a training institute at Talegaon Dabhade, Pune, run by the Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board. It trains farmers and agri-professionals across the postharvest value chain.

When was NIPHT established?

NIPHT was established in 1998 and has completed 27 years of training, with 1,938 programmes and 77,975 participants trained.

Who governs NIPHT?

NIPHT is governed by an 11-member Governing Council. It is registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and as a Trust under the Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950.

What is MSAMB?

MSAMB is the Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board, the state body responsible for agricultural marketing infrastructure and farmer market linkage in Maharashtra. NIPHT is its training institute.