FINAL CIRCULAR. National Conference on. September 29-30, Organized by. In Collaboration with. Sponsored by

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1 FINAL CIRCULAR National Conference on September 29-30, 2016 Organized by In Collaboration with Sponsored by Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Government of India, New Delhi

2 ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (ICAR- CIPHET) ICAR-CIPHET was established on 29 th December 1989 at Ludhiana, Punjab (India); as a nodal institute to undertake lead researches in the area of post-harvest engineering and technology appropriate to agricultural production catchments and agro-industries. The institute's second campus was established on 19 th March 1993 at Abohar, Punjab and is primarily responsible for conducting research and development activities on fruits and vegetables. ICAR-CIPHET is also headquartering two All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) viz. AICRP on Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology (PHET) with 30 centres and AICRP on Plasticulture Engineering and Technology (PET) with 14 centres across the country. Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (AFST) of India (I) AFST (I) was established in August This is one of the biggest Associations in the country reaching global platform through professional membership of scientists, technologists and engineers who are tomorrow's professionals. Today, its membership is around 3,000 food scientists and technologists around the globe. The 34 Chapters of the Association work in close association with the Headquarters to uphold the principles, policies and objectives as laid down in the Constitution. Ludhiana Chapter of AFST(I) was established in the year 1975 and today is one of the vibrant chapters. There are 66 life members and 38 annual members from Ludhiana chapter. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE India is the largest producer of pulses, milk and second largest producer of wheat, rice, fruits and vegetables in the world. In India, the levels of processing are very low in comparison to developed countries and the processing industry is either fragmented or operates on a small scale. The farmers mostly concentrate upon production and bestow very little attention to postharvest processing and value addition. The post-harvest losses of agricultural commodities in India are estimated to be worth more than Rs 92,000 crores. Food supplies need to be increased by 60% to meet the global food demand by Merely, the present level of agricultural production growth will not be able to feed the population without technological breakthrough. In the present context, technological challenges are becoming more complex than ever before as demand for food is increasing and supply sources are dwindling. By the way, science is also changing rapidly with the emergence of new tools, methods, techniques and approaches that promise technological breakthrough to accomplish the mission. Therefore, it is important to analyze the causes, consequences, policy strategies and technologies needed to minimize the food losses. Keeping in view the importance of post harvest sector, the present conference is planned with the following OBJECTIVES : To provide a platform for interactions and knowledge sharing amongst professionals of various food research and development organizations, food processing industries, policy makers, farmers etc. To prepare a road map for effective utilization of surplus agricultural produce in order to reduce post-harvest losses. To put forth the different innovative food processing technologies and formulate an action plan to ensure food and nutritional security. THEME AREAS: The seminar will cover the following thematic areas: Innovative and Emerging Food Processing Technologies Handling, Processing and Storage of Agricultural Commodities Health and Functional Foods Food Quality and Safety Value addition of by-products

3 CALL OF ABSTRACTS Participants are invited to submit their original / ongoing / completed research work in the form of abstract (250 words) along with the registration form to the organizing secretary through to ncciphet@gmail.com. The abstract should not exceed 250 words typed in MS WORD, Times New Roman, 12 font size with double spacing. The title of the abstract should be in capital letters followed by the name and complete mailing address of the corresponding author. Please do not cite any reference in the abstract. The abstract will be peer reviewed and authors will be informed about the acceptance of the abstract. POSTER DIMENSION The dimension of the poster is vertical height cm and horizontal width 80 cm. IMPORTANT DATES Last date of receipt of abstract July 31, 2016 Acceptance of abstract August 10, 2016 Last date of registration August 14, 2016 REGISTRATION FEE Category Faculty, Scientist, Researchers including Research fellows and Industry personals Fees (Rs.) On or before August 14, /- 5000/- Student Delegates 2000/- 2500/- A Souvenir will be published to commemorate the event. Advertisement tariff are as follows: Back page Rs 25000/- Inside (Full page) Rs 10000/- Inside (Half page) Rs 5000/- Fees (Rs.) After August 14, 2016 Note The Registration Fee should be submitted through a Cross Bank Draft drawn in favour of National Seminar CIPHET payable at Ludhiana or by direct transfer to the account (Account Name: National Seminar CIPHET, Name of Bank: Bank of India, Branch: Pratap Singh Wala, Account No.: , IFS Code: BKID An in this regard should be sent to ncciphet@gmail.com. EXHIBITION STALL An exhibition to showcase the products/inventions will be arranged. The rates for each stall (size: 3x3 m) is Rs /- and for size 3x6 is Rs /- ADVERTISEMENT DETAILS ACCOMODATION The accommodation will be provided to the delegates in the ICAR-CIPHET Guest House on first cum first serve basis. Participants need to provide the information regarding accommodation requirement mentioned in the Registration form. Participants unable to get the GH accommodation or unwilling to stay in the GH shall be offered reasonably priced hotel accommodation on prior request.

4 How to Reach Ludhiana Ludhiana [30.9 N E] is the largest city in the North of Delhi having more than 16.2 lakh population. It is popularly known as Manchester of India or City of Mercedes located on the old bank of river Sutlej with two major irrigation cannels passing through the city. Being on National Highway 1, it is well connected to New Delhi and rest of the country by road, train and by air. City is famous for its hosiery and textiles particularly winter garments, bicycle manufacturing industry and many other machinery and equipment manufacturing hub. Weather Ludhiana features a humid subtropical climate, with three defined seasons; summer, monsoon and winter. The Conference falls during start of winter season, with an ambient temperature around 25 C. Light warm cloths may be required during this period. CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON Dr. R.K. Gupta, Director, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana CONVENORS Dr. D.N. Yadav, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana deepyadav18@gmail.com Phone : (O), (M) Dr. Baljit Singh, Secretary, AFST(I) Ludhiana Chapter baljitsj@yahoo.co.in Phone : (M) Dr. Sangita Bansal, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana sangitabansal@yahoo.com Phone : (O), (M) ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology, Ludhiana , Punjab (An ISO-9001:2008 Certified Institute) P.O.: PAU Campus, Landmark: Pratap Singh Wala, Hambran Road, Behind Radha Swamy Satsang Vyas Phone: , Fax: , ncciphet@gmail.com, Website:

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