5th Indian Horticulture Congress-2012 on 6 - 9 Nov. 2012 at Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana (Pb.)

 

 

Dear Friends,

 

 

Greetings from Horticulture Society of India, ICAR, Ministry of Agriculture

We invite you to participate in 5^th Indian Horticulture Congress, PAU, LUDHIANA as Sponsor / Exhibitor / Delegates and make full use of this wonderful opportunity.

5^th Indian Horticulture Congress, PAU, LUDHIANA to be held from November 6-9, 2012 at Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana provides you a unique opportunity to sponsor the event and reach the International Galaxy of Experts in Horticulture from all over the world. List of speakers is enclosed with this mail.

The Horticultural Society of India under Ministry of Agriculture is organising 5^th Indian Horticulture Congress from November 6-9, 2012 at Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana. The society has been organising congresses biennially since 2004. The Four earlier Congresses were successfully organised at New Delhi (2004 & 2010), Shilong (2007) and Bhubaneswar (2008) on different topical issues.

Objectives :

1.  To take stock of the researchable issues in different horticultural crops, e.g. fruit and plantation, vegetable,tuber and spices, flower,medicinal and aromatic plants.

2.  To discuss the reorientation in education and transfer of technology in horticulture sector.

3.  To discuss the potential of new tools and techniques in biotechnology for crop improvement.

4.  To asses the potential of advances made and preparedness for addressing biotic and abiotic stresses.

5.  To share the innovative technological advancements in Hi-Tech and peri-urban horticulture and innovations by public and private sector including farmers.

6.  To analyze the development in logistics for post-harvest management and innovative marketing and trade strategies.

 

Congress Themes :

 

1.  Global Scenario

Horticulture developments in different countries

2.  Priorities of Research, Education and Transfer of Technology

3.  Advances in Frontier Areas

• New tools and novel biotechnological applications: Genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, novel genes and  promoters, MAS and precision breeding, allele mining, association mapping.

• Hi-Tech interventions: High density planting and canopy management, micro-irrigation;fertigation; automation in production; protected cultivation; soilless culture (hydroponics & aeroponics), vermi-composting and bio-fertilizers, automated plants propagation, micro-propagation, and intensive cropping systems for small farms.

• Peri-urban and commercial horticulture: Implications and scope in India, waste recycling, eco-tourism, mushroom production, bee keeping ,agri-food parks and nurSery management and medicinal plants production.

4.  Biotic and Abiotic Stress Mitigation and Management

• Biotic stresses: Development of stress tolerant genotypes/varieties, detection kits, physiological and complex disorers in perennial fruit crops namely mango malformation, guava wilt, citrus decline, coconut wilt, leaf curl in tomato, purple blotch in onion, root-knot nematodes; effective management protocol of pets and diseases, new molecules in controlling  diseases and pets; forecasting of weather associated pest and disease, role of micronutrients.

• Abiotic stresses: Extending horticulture in marginal soils, e.g. saline, alkaline, waterlogged and wastelands. Mitigating extreme environmental  threats, air pollution, and high and low temperature/humidity.

5.  Advances in Post-Harvest Management

Shortage and glut crisis management in horticultural commodities, use of agrochemicals in pre- and Post-harvest management. Status of pre-cooling units, primary processing units, ripening chamber, cold chain system, CA/MA storage, multi-use cold storages, innovative packaging for fresh and processed produce and products, novel processed products.

6.  Innovative Marketing Strategies

Organized retailing of fresh and processed horticultural produce, FDI model in retail sector: Preparedness and policy intervention,need and status of marketing intelligence, fresh fruit and vegetable import and their effect on domestic production and trade, export  scenario:newer emerging markets, standards in horticulture, breeders right and patent issues in import of planting material, seed standards in perennial fruits nursery, nursery registration and Horticulture data base.

7.  Innovation in Horticulture

Innovation made by different stakeholders, progressive farmers and SHGs whoare particularly from private sector (NGO & farmers) in any aspect of variety development, mechanized horticultural production and management will be discussed.

 

For Proposed Speakers List - Click Here

 

Sponsorship :

To make this event successful, the organizers seek support from different stakeholders both government and non-governmental organization. The sponsorships in the following categories are welcome.

Title Sponsorship (Rs. 8.0 Lakhs)

Congress Co-Sponsor ( 5.0 Lakhs)

Delegate Kit Sponsor ( 3.5 Lakhs)

Lunch/Dinner/High Tea Sponsor ( 2.0 Lakhs)

 

For more details about Sponsorship Categories - Click Here

Exhibition :

Coinciding with the Congress, a Horticultural Exhibition is proposed to be organized at the Congress venue in the PAU campus. Its objectives will be to showcase the products and services related to horticulture and allied sectors, namely, agri-inputs, implements and machines & activities post harvest management, agricultural publications, private and public sector banks besides marketing and trade facilitating agencies.

 

Exhibition Stall Cost (Miminum Size 3X3 Sq. Mtr.)    Rs. 40,000 

Souvenir : 

A souvenir will also be brought out on the topics related to the issues covered in different sessions. The advertisement rates for publication in souvenir are given below:

*  Back cover (colour):                Rs. 100,000/-
*  Full page (colour) :                  Rs. 25,000/-
*  Inside back cover (colour) :      Rs. 50,000/-
*  Half page (colour) :                  Rs. 15,000/-

Registration:

All participants in the Congress are required to register themselves in advance. The schedule and fee for registration is given in the box as also in the registration form for various categories of participants.

 

Registration Fees()
Category	On time (By 15-10-2012)	With late fee
Corporate sector	6,500/-	7,500/-
Non member of HSI	5,500/-	6,000/-
HSI members	4,000/-	4,500
Students and farmers	2,500/-	3,000/-
Forign delegates	US$ 200 or € 150
SAARC countries	US$ 125

Kindly confirm your Sponsorship / Exhibition Stall / Delegate at the earliest to get prime place in the conference.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Thanking you,

 

With regards

P.S. Saini

Marketing Department

5^th Indian Horticulture Congress - 2012

Mobile : +91 9891655340 (P.S.Saini)

Mobile : +91 9891395944 (Ajay Singh)

Email: pssaini1@gmail.com

Email: ihcdelhi@gmail.com

 

 

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