Society for Advancement of Human & Nature (SADHNA) Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry

Nauni, Solan 173230 HP, India www.sadhnahp.org

AASTHA THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

DONA PAULA, GOA, INDIA 15-17 FEBRUARY 2017 REGISTRATION FORMAT

(May be typed or downloaded from www.sadhnahp.org)

Abstract No.

1. Name, 2. Gender, 3. DOB, 4. Designation, 5. Category (Scientist/ Officer/ Student/ Industry & Private Organisation/ Accompanying member), 6. Full Address, 7. Contact Detail (Mobile No., Office No., FAX , e-mail.)

8. Details of registration fee paid: Rs. …… (Rs……………………...….only) paid in cash vide receipt no.: ………… dated……… or sent by bank draft no.:………….....… dated………… payable at…………………… (name of the bank) or through online reference no.:……………. dated…………… in the a/c of SADHNA in UCO Bank Nauni, Solan, HP.

9. Signature with date

Submit duly filled in registration form to The Organising Secretary of the Symposium.

KEY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CHIEF PATRONS Dr VS Thakur, Vice Chancellor, YSPUHF, Solan Dr NP Singh, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Ela, Goa

PATRONS Director of Research, YSPUHF, Solan

Dr KS Verma, Director of Extension Education, YSPUHF, Solan

Dr JN Sharma, Dean, COH, YSPUHF, Solan Dr PK Mahajan, Dean, COF, YSPUHF, Solan

CHAIRMAN Dr Rakesh Gupta, SWO, YSPUHF, Solan

+91-94180-20986

CO-CHAIRMEN Dr JK Dubey, Principal Scientist, YSPUHF, Solan

Dr Mai Chand, Principal Scientist, YSPUHF, Solan

TECHNICAL ADVISORS Dr Rajesh Bhalla, Principal Scientist, YSPUHF, Solan Dr HK Sharma , Principal Scientist, YSPUHF, Solan Dr EB Chakurkar, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CCARI,

Goa Dr Anil Handa, Principal Scientist, YSPUHF, Solan

Dr AR Desai, Sr Scientist, ICAR-CCARI, Goa Dr R Ramesh, Sr Scientist, ICAR-CCARI, Goa

ORGANISING SECRETARIES Dr Amit Vikram, Sr Scientist, YSPUHF, Solan

+91-94180-48105 Dr Ashok K Thakur, Scientist, YSPUHF, Solan

+91-94181-17594

COORDINATORS Dr Ramesh Kumar, Professor, YSPUHF, Solan

Dr JK Chauhan, Principal Scientist, YSPUHF, Solan Dr M Thangam, Sr Scientist, ICAR-CCARI, Goa

Dr GR Mahajan, Scientist, ICAR-CCARI, Goa Dr GB Sreekant, Scientist, ICAR-CCARI, Goa

Dr Bharati Kashyap, Scientist, YSPUHF, Solan

CONTACTS Organising Secretary (AASTHA)

Society for Advancement of Human and Nature (SADHNA)

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni Solan, 173 230

Himachal Pradesh, India +91-1792-252312 (FAX)

+91-94180-48105 (M) aasthasadhna@gmail.com

www.sadhnahp.org

National Symposium on ADVANCES IN AGRICULTURE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND HOLISTIC APPROACHES

AASTHA

IMPORTANT DATES •Final date for abstract 31-08-2016 submission •Registration without late 30-10-2016 fee •Final date for submission 30-11-2016 of full length paper

National Symposium on

Advances in Agriculture through

Sustainable Technologies and Holistic Approaches

ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute Ela, Old Goa 403402 Goa, India

www.ccari.res.in

SPONSORSHIPS We invite all related industries/ institutions for sponsorship and to join us in our efforts to conduct this national event. Sponsoring agencies will be highlighted through electronic and print media. For further details please contact Organising Secretary of the Symposium.

ACCOMMODATION The participants, at their own, may book accommodation in the International Centre, Goa, Goa Tourism hotel- Panjim Residency or any other hotel at Panjim. The transport facility from Panjim to the venue will be available from Hotel Panjim Residency. However, committee may help in booking accommodation with advance payment along with the registration fees.

Technical Collaborator

TECHNICAL COLLABORATOR ICAR-Central Costal Agricultural Research Institute, a premier institute under ICAR, provides research and development support to the agriculture and allied sector of coastal region of the country. It plays a major role in promoting excellence in agriculture. This Institute is mainly involved in research activities which are aimed at improving the production and productivity of major crops of this region through various strategies including farming system approach. Other important areas of research include livestock and fisheries sector to increase the milk and meat production.

The National Symposium on ‘Advances in Agriculture through Sustainable Technologies and Holistic Approaches (AASTHA)’ focuses on balancing the sustainability of present agricultural systems in respect of resources that are finite vis-a-vis human population that is ever growing. In the times to come, this burgeoning human population is going to result in increasing stress on the natural resources of the biosphere. The problem is being compounded further by the rapidly changing climate. Its impact on sustainability of food supply is being felt in terms of quantity as well as quality. Our planet is adorned with a spectrum of ecological conditions that favour diversity of species and genes. However, we are still unable to cope up with the food requirement of more than seven billion people across the globe. Agricultural crops need regular improvement and it is a never ending process. In this situation of growing population, shrinking resources and changing climate, the only way out is to devise sustainable solutions by adopting holistic approaches with blend of modern technology and ethnic knowledge. This symposium plans to build a movement across the country to identify emerging technologies in agriculture that can sustain the burgeoning human population as well as the ecological balance and their transmission to fellow scientists, policy makers, extension personnel and peasantry.

THEMES 1. Sustainability intensification and

diversification in agriculture 2. Crop and livestock production 3. Forest and natural resource management 4. Postharvest management, processing and

marketing of farm produce 5. Reaching the farmers 6. Agro-tourism and agro-entrepreneurship ABOUT SADHNA The Symposium is being organized by SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN AND NATURE (SADHNA)®, based at Nauni, Solan, HP, a non-profit organization founded primarily for preservation and conservation of biodiversity and natural resources, promotion of agriculture and for overall livelihood enhancement activities. At present, SADHNA is publishing two journals namely International Journal of Farm Sciences (ISSN: 2229-3744 Print; 2250-0499 Online, published quarterly, NAAS rating 3.54) and AgricINTERNATIONAL (ISSN:2454-8634 Online) VENUE The venue of the Symposium is The International Centre, Doctor East Borges Road, Dona Paula, Panjim 403004 Goa, which is 6 km from Panjim. Goa is easily accessible by road, rail or air. The main railway stations are Madgao and Vasco-da-gama. The Goa International Airport, located at Dabolim, is well connected with international and domestic flights. The vanue is 29 km from airport, 35 km from Madgao and 46 Km from Vasco-da-gama railway stations.

PRESENTATIONS Inaugural: Eminent scientists or administrators in biological science (preferably in agriculture) will be invited to deliver talks on the theme areas of the symposium. Lead/Oral Presentations: The committee will shortlist the participants for lead/oral presentation out of the research papers submitted. Poster Presentations: Poster Sessions will be organized covering all the themes identified for the symposium to encourage and motivate wider information sharing.

SADHNA AWARDS Best oral/ poster presentations will be awarded during the symposium.

REGISTRATION FEE CATEGORY FEE (INR) (By 30.10.16) After Scientist/Officer 5000 6000 Student 4000 5000 Private Organization 6000 6000 Accompanying Person 3000 3000 Fee does not cover boarding and lodging.

PUBLICATIONS Selected papers and abstracts will be published in ‘Souvenir and Abstracts’ to be brought out during the symposium.

SUBMISSION OF FEE Fees should be remitted in cash in the o/o the Society or through bank draft drawn in favour of the SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN AND NATURE (SADHNA) payable at any Nationalised bank at Solan or Nauni, HP, India. The fees may also be paid by transferring it to SADHNA’s account at UCO bank, Nauni (Account No: 09690110008362, IFS Code: UCBA 0000969) under intimation to the Organising Secretary.

National Symposium on ADVANCES IN AGRICULTURE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND HOLISTIC APPROACHES

AASTHA

National Symposium on ADVANCES IN AGRICULTURE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND HOLISTIC APPROACHES

AASTHA

DATES AND PERIOD OF SYMPOSIUM 15 February 2017: Forenoon-Registration, Inauguration and lead lectures, Afternoon- Technical oral/poster presentations 16 February 2017: Forenoon- Technical oral and poster presentations. Afternoon- Technical oral/poster presentations 17 February 2017: Plenary Session, Field Visit

WEATHER Goa has a tropical climate, with hot, humid weather for most of the year. It has a short and mild winter, lasting only from December to February, with temperatures averaging around 25°C.