Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 
with The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India to undertake a scie
ntific study on Comprehensive Evaluation of Moisture Content on the Technical Stability and Sensory Acceptability of Chicken Sausages in India.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Swaran Singh Randhawa, Director of Research, and Col. Vinay Kumar, Executive Director, CLFMA under the guidance of Dr. J.P.S. Gill, Vice-Chancellor.
Highlighting the significance of the collaboration, Dr. Nitin Mehta, Principal Investigator of the project said that the study aims to generate robust scientific evidence on the impact of moisture content on the quality, safety, nutritional integrity, technical stability, shelf-life and sensory acceptability of chicken sausages. The findings are expected to support scientific standardization, enhance consumer confidence and provide evidence-based inputs. Mr. Rakesh Swami, Group President-Corporate Affairs, Godrej Industries Group and Management Committee Member, CLFMA of India, remarked that industry–academia collaborations are instrumental in advancing innovation and establishing science-based quality benchmarks. 
He added that the outcomes of the study will help in reinforcing chicken as a safe, nutritious and cost-effective source of high-quality protein for the Indian population.
Congratulating both organizations on the partnership, Dr. J.P.S. Gill, said that scientific research is the cornerstone of consumer trust in food research. He expressed optimism that the project would provide valuable insights to enhance product quality, foster innovation in poultry processing and contribute to future policy and regulatory frameworks.
The project will be carried out in the Department of Livestock Products Technology, by a multidisciplinary research team comprising Dr. Nitin Mehta, Dr. Jaspal Singh Hundal, Dr. Udeybir Chahal and Dr. Pavan Kumar
