The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) is a premier research and educational institution under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. Established originally as an R&D laboratory in 1967, it has evolved into a comprehensive institution focusing on food technology, processing, and value addition. NIFTEM-T plays a crucial role in food technology interventions, aiming to enhance food and nutritional security in India.