Students will now be able to apply for studying various courses through Delhi University admission-2020 till 5 pm of 31 July.

Which means students targeting studies in the noted educational institution through Delhi University admission 2020 can apply for undergraduate, post graduate, M.Phil and PhD programmes till 5 pm of 31 July.

Another notification brought out by Delhi University said the last date to apply for graduate programmes, post graduate courses, post graduate diploma in Cyber Security and Law and M.Phil and PhD programmes under Delhi University admission 2020 was actually 5 pm of 4 July.

That was extended till 5 pm of 18 July. Now the latest extension given is till 5 pm of 13 July. This is expected to give room for more students to apply for Delhi University admission 2020.

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The indication of this was seen in the recent development with regards to Delhi University admission 2020.

More than 25,000 students are said to have registered on the first day of opening of portal for Delhi University admission 2020.

Students could come and register themselves for securing seats soon after the portal was thrown open.
The number of applications received with regards to Delhi University admission 2020 was more than six lakhs as on July 18.

This is perhaps an indication that response for Delhi University admission 2020 was really splendid.

Sources further say, applications received for undergraduate courses was over 4.29 lakhs, while the same with regards to post-graduate courses was 1.61 lakhs.

This time Delhi University admission 2020 is being done through online keeping in view the existing COVID-19 situation.

A lot of work was done to ensure students are familiarised with online admission process. Delhi University even conducted webinars also to ensure students become aware on online admission process.

Soon after the webpage downloads students can see three buttons namely ‘UG Admission Portal 2020’ ‘PG Admission Portal 2020’ and ‘MPhil/PhD Admission Portal 2020’

Applicants can click any one of the three buttons as per their choice of the course to commence registration. Registration is must to begin applying for courses through Delhi University admission 2020.

Candidates can begin applying for the course post registration.

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The registration fee is Rs 250 for merit-based courses. The application fee for candidates who belong to SC, ST, EWS and PWBD categories.

If the application for admission 2020 is through ECA/sports quota an additional amount of Rs 100 has to be paid as registration fee.

If candidates wish to apply for courses that are entrance-based, Rs 750 will have to be paid. Candidates from reserved categories who apply for entrance based courses through Delhi University admission 2020 have to pay Rs 300 as registration fee.

The information regarding graduate courses in Delhi University admission 2020 can be accessed at ‘http://www.du.ac.in/du/uploads/COVID-19/28062020_UG.pdf’

The same for post graduate courses can be accessed at ‘http://www.du.ac.in/du/uploads/COVID-19/28062020_PG%20bulletin.pdf’

Students can contact Delhi University on the following numbers from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, the numbers are 9315383313, 9149002539, 9311307156, 9899179530. The number to called from 2 pm to 5 pm are 8595760622, 9311380716 and 9971155832.

For Payment related grievances, contact the following numbers from 9:30 am to 6:15 pm from Monday to Saturday except second and fourth Saturdays of the month, numbers are 9311374188 and 9654067616.  The email contact for the same is ‘shallu.singh@icicibank.com’

Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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