Kakinada, Oct. 16 -- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) Vice-Chancellor Prof. C.S.R.K. Prasad on Friday called for greater use of modern technology and research innovations to improve food quality, curb adulteration and strengthen food safety standards.

Addressing a workshop titled "Innovative Today - Nourish Tomorrow", organised as part of World Food Day 2026 celebrations at the university's Alumni Auditorium, he said technology could play a key role in protecting public health through improvements in food processing, storage and distribution.

He urged students, researchers and food industry representatives to focus on innovations in food science, food technology, quality control and food security.

Prasad said th...