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DACNET an e-Governance programme for Central Agmark Laboratory Nagpur.
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CENTRAL AGMARK LABORATORY, NAGPUR
The Central Agmark Laboratory (CAL) at Nagpur is the apex and appellate laboratory of the Dirctorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) established in 1957 under the Ministry of Rural Areas and Employment,Govt. of India.
The main function of the Laboratory are:-
Standardization of quality parameters for new agricultural, horticultural, meat food products.
2. Revising/reviewing the existing quality standards under Agmark.
3. To evolve/standardize methods of analysis/tests under quality assurance system of agricultural and allied products.
4. To develop new methods of analysis or to identify new adulterant in field of agricultural commodities.
5. To undertake collaborative research activities.
6. To advice and comment on all technical matters.
7. Training on analysis of food and agricultural commodities and extension work.
Functions of Divisions under CAL,Nagpur
It was decided in 1959-60 to set up specialized divisions on commodity basis to bring in more efficiency and compactness in the working of CAL. These are –
1. Foodgrains Division (Headed by Deputy Director)
This Division deals with research and standardization work related to foodgrains and allied products. Also, this deals with formulation / revision of Agmark grade specification of Commodities.
2. Livestock Products Division (Headed by Dy. Director)
This division is undertaking the work related to the formulation of grade standards for meat food product and the revision of existing standards.
Major Activities of Divisions of CAL :-
The allotment of project is done in the beginning of the financial year and the project is to be normally completed in one year i.e. by end of March.
The project / research work allotted by the Head of the division to all Regional Laboratory is based on availability of staff and the infrastructure at a RAL.
The data analyzed from RAL and field formations is used to formulate a specification and is sent by the Director to Agricultural Marketing Adviser ( AMA ) for issue of notification in Gazette.
THE FUNCTIONS OF RALs
The Regional Agmark Laboratories form the backbone of the main quality control activities of the DMI. They provide effective checks for the purity and quality of Agmark products.
To carry out analysis of duplicate and check samples.
To conduct work in the field of formulation of standards of new commodities and also revision/review of standards (Started from 1992).
To collaborate other activities with regard to standardization of method, development of method of analysis, (started from 1992).To impart training to the Chemists.