People’s Cooperative for Food and Dairy Technology Society Ltd., established in 2005, is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening Nepal’s food and dairy sector. The cooperative focuses on developing skilled human resources, empowering farmers, and improving the overall quality of domestic food and dairy products. It played a pioneering role by establishing CAFODAT, the first institution in Nepal to offer a graduate program in Dairy Technology.
Over the years, the organization has produced trained professionals who now serve in leading industries such as DDC and various food enterprises across the country. Through education, research, quality training, and hands-on learning initiatives, the cooperative continues to promote food safety, innovation, and Nepal’s journey toward self-reliance in food security.
Objectives
- To produce technically capable farmers and trained professionals who can enhance the quality of food and dairy products in Nepal.
- To uplift and modernize domestic and traditional food and dairy products, making them competitive in regional and international markets.
- To provide training, consultancy, and support services for farmers, entrepreneurs, and food-related industries.
- To promote food safety, nutrition awareness, and consumer rights through regular education and community programs.
- To develop research, pilot plants, and quality testing facilities that support innovation and practical learning in food and dairy technology.
- To collaborate with government bodies, NGOs,and national/international organizations for technical, educational, and financial cooperation.