Danavira Sirasangi Shri Garaj Desai (DSLD) College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology is a constituent college of the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, located at Devihosur in Haveri district, Karnataka. The college became functional from the 2016–17 academic year, initially operating at the university's main campus before being shifted to Devihosur in Haveri district.
The institution focuses on specialised education in horticultural engineering and food technology, with its principal undergraduate programme being the B.Tech. in Food Technology. University records have identified the programme as part of the university's graduate-level academic offerings, while current Karnataka admission records list the Devihosur college under the B.Tech. Food Technology programme.
The college provides an academic setting that connects food processing, horticultural resources and technology. Its activities include teaching, practical learning and applied work related to food processing and value addition. The institution is also associated with food-processing initiatives and technical activities in the Haveri region.
A significant feature of the college is its food-processing incubation infrastructure. In 2021, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries approved a Common Incubation Facility at the college under the PMFME scheme. The approved facility covers processing of mango and other fruits, spices and frozen desserts, providing an applied environment for food-processing activities.
The college is included in the ICAR-accredited University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot listing, with DSLD College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology, Devihosur listed for the B.Tech. Food Technology programme under the university's accreditation period from April 2024 to March 2029.
Highlights
- Located at Devihosur in Haveri district, Karnataka.
- Constituent college of the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot.
- Became functional during the 2016–17 academic year.
- Specialised in horticultural engineering and food technology.
- Offers B.Tech. in Food Technology.
- B.Tech. Food Technology is included in current Karnataka admission records.
- Included in the current ICAR-accredited university and college listing.
- Provides education connected with food processing and value addition.
- Associated with food-processing research and technical activities.
- Hosts a Common Incubation Facility supported under the PMFME scheme.
- Incubation activities include fruit and vegetable processing.
- Mango processing is among the approved incubation activities.
- Spice processing facilities are included in the approved project.
- Frozen-dessert processing is included in the incubation facility.
- The college has participated in academic conferences related to food science and technology.
Why Choose College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology, Haveri?
The college offers a specialised pathway for students interested in food technology and horticultural engineering. As a constituent college of the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, it provides an academic environment focused on food processing, technology and value addition.
Its B.Tech. Food Technology programme combines academic study with practical exposure to food-processing applications. The college's Common Incubation Facility further strengthens its applied food-processing environment, with approved processing lines covering fruits, mango products, spices and frozen desserts.
- Specialised Food Technology education
- University of Horticultural Sciences affiliation
- B.Tech. Food Technology programme
- ICAR-accredited academic framework
- Food-processing-oriented learning
- Practical exposure to processing technologies
- Fruit and vegetable processing activities
- Mango processing facilities
- Spice-processing activities
- Frozen-dessert processing facilities
- Food technology research and technical activities
- Industry-oriented incubation environment
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The college provides infrastructure supporting food technology education, practical training and applied food-processing activities. Its most specifically documented facility is the Common Incubation Facility, approved under the PMFME scheme for processing fruits, mango products, spices and frozen desserts.
- Food-processing facilities
- Common Incubation Facility
- Fruit and vegetable processing line
- Mango processing facilities
- Ready-to-serve beverage processing line
- Carbonated beverage processing line
- Fruit-based frozen-dessert processing line
- Spice powder processing facility
- Spice-mix processing facility
- Academic teaching facilities
- Practical training infrastructure
- Food technology research facilities
- Technical learning spaces
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College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology Haveri is located in Haveri, Karnataka.
College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology Haveri was established in 2016.
College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology Haveri is a Government institution.
College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology Haveri is affiliated with University of Horticultural Sciences.
College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology Haveri is approved / accredited by ICAR.
The campus address of College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology Haveri is: University of Horticultural Sciences, Devihosur, Haveri, Karnataka – 581110.
College of Horticultural Engineering and Food Technology Haveri offers facilities such as: Library, Laboratories.