National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management An Institute of National Importance, Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana

CEFF Team Members

The Centre of Excellence for Food Fortification (CEFF) at NIFTEM-Kundli is led by a dedicated team of professionals, researchers, and technical experts committed to advancing food fortification in India through research, training, and innovation.

Prof. (Dr.) Komal Chauhan

Prof. (Dr.) Komal Chauhan

Head, CEFF & Dean (Research & Outreach)

Dr. Chauhan leads CEFF with a vision to foster evidence-based strategies for improving nutrition through food fortification, bridging research and real-world application.

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Dr. Onkar Babar

Dr. Onkar Babar

Centre Manager (Production)

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Mr. Lalit Dahiya

Mr. Lalit Dahiya

Production Executive

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Mr. Dharmender

Mr. Dharmender

Technical Assistant (Fortification Unit)

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Mr. Ankur Pahal

Mr. Ankur Pahal

Technical Assistant (Fortification Unit)

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JTAC MEMBERS

  • Dr. H.S Oberoi, Director, NIFTEM-K, CHAIRPERSON
  • Dr. J.S Rana, Registrar, NIFTEM-K
  • Dr. Anupama Singh, Dean PGS, NIFTEM-K
  • Dr. Komal Chauhan, Dean (Research & Outreach), NIFTEM-K
  • Dr. Pradeep Saxena, Sr. Chief Medical Officer (SAG), MoHFW, Government of India
  • Ms. Inoshi Sharma, Executive Director, FSSAI
  • Mr. Shariqua Yunus, Head of Nutrition Programmes, WFP
  • Dr. Arjan De Wagt, Chief of Nutrition, UNICEF
  • Dr. Ashi Kohli Kathuria, Chief of Nutrition, World Bank
  • Dr. Neeraj Jain, Country Director, GAIN
  • Mr. Tarun Vij, Country Head, GAIN
  • Ms. Deepti Gulati
  • Ms. Shakun Sharma, Program Manager, GAIN
  • Mr. Arun Om Lal, Senior Vice President, Hexagon-Nutrition
  • Ms. Megha Mandke, Lead-Technical Marketing, Hexagon-Nutrition
  • Dr. Mini Varghese, Country Director, Nutrition International
  • Dr. R. Sankar, Senior Advisor, Tata Trusts

Vision Advisory Board (VAB)

  • Dr. H.S Oberoi, Director, NIFTEM-K, CHAIRPERSON
  • Dr. B. Sesikeran, Former Director, NIN, Co-CHAIR
  • Dr. J.S Rana, Registrar, NIFTEM-K
  • Dr. R. Sankar, Programme Director & Advisor, Tata Trusts
  • Ms. Suneeti Toteja, Director, BIS
  • Dr. Sirimavo Nair, Professor, The M.S. University of Baroda
  • Dr. Seema Puri, Associate Professor, IHE, Delhi University
  • Mr. Tarun Vij, Country Head, GAIN
  • Mr. Arun Om Lal, Senior Vice President, Hexagon-Nutrition
  • Dr. Anupama Singh, Dean PGS, NIFTEM-K
  • Dr. Komal Chauhan, Dean (Research & Outreach), NIFTEM-K
  • Ms. Deepti Gulati