Last date to apply for this OSSC Recruitment 2023 is 26 July 2023. Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) will be conducting this recruitment process. Those who have submitted applications for this OSSC will be able to make corrections from 27 June to 30 July 2023.

The posts to be filled are Weaving Supervisor with a pay matrix of Rs 35,400-1,12,400, Soil Conservation Extension Worker with a pay matrix of Rs 21,700 to 69,100, Technical Assistant with a pay matrix of Rs 19,900 to 63,200 and Amin with Water Resources Department and Directorate of Town Planning with a pay matrix of Rs 18,000 to 56,900.

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Other qualifications

Candidates applying for Weaving supervisor through this OSSC Recruitment 2023 must be a diploma in handloom technology, textile technology from a recognized educational institution.

Those trying to apply for soil conservation extension worker through this OSSC Recruitment 2023 must be a plus two and must have training in handloom weaving and design from a government institution.

Applicants for Technical Assistant post through this OSSC Recruitment 2023 must have passed 10th or 12th class and have training in handloom design and weaving from a government institute.

Individuals willing to apply for the post of Amin under Water Resources Department must have passed plus two and must have basic computer knowledge. Those who are wishing to apply for Amin under Directorate of Town Planning through this OSSC Recruitment 2023 have to pass plus two must have also passed Draughtsman course in Civil Engineering.

More information about the vacancies through this OSSC Recruitment 2023 is available here

Age limit

The age limit of the applicants for this OSSC Recruitment 2023 must be within 20 to 38 years.

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Those who pass prelims will appear for mains exam which will have questions related to the technical aspects of the posts the candidates have applied. Those who pass mains exam will have to undergo certificate verification. Selection in this OSSC Recruitment 2023 will be based on number of vacancies, choice of the candidates, performance in prelims and mains exam.

Candidates who are selected for this OSSC Recruitment 2023 can join the post as per the instructions issued to them. These positions may be located at various places in Odisha.

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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