It is for those who desire to study management courses in reputed b-school MDI (Management Development Institute) in Gurgaon. The process of applying for MDI Admission 2024 will take place in two phases.

Those who miss applying in the first phase can apply for the second phase of MDI Admission 2024 where application submission will be accepted from 20 February to 27 March 2024.

The second phase of application submission in connection with MDI Admission 2024 will take place from 20 February to 5 PM on 27 March 2024.

Those who have applied in either of the phases will have to attend an interview (online or offline) at Gurgaon Bangalore & Mumbai (Bangalore and Mumbai centers are tentative).

Candidates who have applied for MDI Admission 2024 in the first phase can tentatively attend interview on 10 March 2024. And those who have applied in the phase two can appear for the interview tentatively on 7 April 2024.

Result declaration for the first round will be done in first week of April 2024. The same for the second round will done in second or third week of April 2024.

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Classes will tentatively commence in July 2024 for those selected candidates. There is more to it than meets the eye as far as MDI Admission 2024 is concerned.

They should have passed their classes 10 and 12 with a minimum of 50% pass marks. Applicants must also have a work experience of three year at the minimum after completing their graduation.

Also, candidates must have passed either one of the well-known management admission exams like CAT 2023 /GMAT / XAT 2024 to apply for MDI Admission 2024.

How to apply?

The process to apply for MDI Admission is online and applications are to submitted at the official website ‘https://www.mdi.ac.in/admissions’

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow it to download.

2. After the website is ready, candidates can scroll down the page and click Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Business Management (PGDM-BM) button.

3. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://www.mdi.ac.in/admissions/post-graduate-diploma-in-management-business-management-pgdm-bm’

4. After the webpage with above URL downloads, candidates can click Apply Now which will be located on the right side top corner.

5. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://admissions.mdi.ac.in/mdi-executive-programme-form’

6. Once the above website is open, candidates can register and create an account with a username and password.

7. After creating an account, they can login and apply for MDI Admission.

Link to apply for MDI Admission 2024 is here

After shortlisting, they will have to attend an interview. Selection is done likely on performance in CAT/GMAT/XAT exams, work experience and interview.

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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