Orchid Final Circular 2013 - National Research Centre for Orchids ...
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Chairman:<br />
Convener-cum-Organizing Secretary:<br />
Co-Convener:<br />
Co-Organizing Secretary:<br />
Treasurer:<br />
<strong>National</strong> Advisory Committee<br />
Chief Patron: Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary (DARE) & DG (ICAR)<br />
Patron: Dr. N. K. Krishna Kumar, DDG (Hort.), ICAR, New Delhi<br />
Chairperson: Padma Bhushan Dr. (Mrs). Manju Sharma, President, TOSI<br />
Prof. S. N. Puri, Vice Chancellor, CAU, Manipur<br />
Prof. D. P. Ray, Vice Chancellor , OUA&T, Odisha<br />
Dr. K. M. Bujarbaruah, Vice Chancellor, AAU, Assam<br />
Dr. Gorakh Singh, Horticulture Commissioner (GOI)<br />
Dr. U. C. Srivastava, ADG (H-II), ICAR<br />
Shri S. Pradhan, Secretary (Agriculture), Govt. of Sikkim<br />
Dr. Paramjit Singh, Director, BSI, Kolkota<br />
Dr. S. V. Ngachan, Director, ICAR, Barapani<br />
Prof. A. K. Bhatnagar, New Delhi<br />
Dr. P. Das, Bhubaneswar<br />
Dr. A. N. Rao, Manipur<br />
Shri U. C. Pradhan, Chairman, IUCN, Kalimpong<br />
Transportation & Accommodation<br />
Chairman : Dr. H. Kalita<br />
Co-Chairman : Dr. N. K. Meena<br />
Convener : Mr. Arvind Chauhan<br />
Member :<br />
Dr. R. Singh, Dr. L. R. Chatlod,<br />
Dr.S. Babu, Mr. K. B. Basnett,<br />
Mr. Gopal Dorjee, Mr. Boniface Lepcha,<br />
Mr. Himal Pokhrel, Dr. Partha Das,<br />
Mr. Sudeep Jain and Mr. Manoj Adhikari<br />
Members:<br />
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE<br />
Prof. S. P. Vij, Prof. Emeritus, TOSI, Chandigarh<br />
Dr. R. P. Medhi, NRC <strong>for</strong> <strong>Orchid</strong>s, Pakyong<br />
Prof. (Dr.) Promila Pathak, TOSI, Chandigarh<br />
Dr. Ramgopal Devadas, NRC <strong>for</strong> <strong>Orchid</strong>s, Pakyong<br />
Dr. D. Barman, NRC <strong>for</strong> <strong>Orchid</strong>s, Pakyong<br />
Sub Committes<br />
Souvenir/Abstract Screening<br />
Chairman : Dr. D. Barman<br />
Co-Chairman : Dr.S.Chakrabarti<br />
Convener : Dr. Ramgopal Devadas<br />
Member :<br />
Dr.Rampal, Mr.Padam Subba and<br />
Mr. Noni Gopal Debnath<br />
Dr. R. C. Upadhyaya, New Delhi<br />
Dr. S. N. Hegde, Karnataka<br />
Dr. P. K. Rajeevan, Kerala<br />
Shri S. Z. Lucksom, Gangtok<br />
Dr. Navdeep Sekhar, Fairdkot<br />
Dr. N. C. Talukdar, Director, IBSD, Imphal<br />
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Director, DFR<br />
Dr. C. Satish Kumar, TBGRI<br />
Dr. P. Hajra, Dehradun<br />
Dr. Sarat Misra, Orissa<br />
Shri Dilip K De, Mumbai<br />
Poster Session<br />
Chairman : Dr. A. K.Mohanty<br />
Co-Chairman : Dr. Rampal<br />
Convener :<br />
Member :<br />
Dr. M. Dayamma, Mr. Himal Pokhrel ,<br />
Ms. Geetamani Chettri, Ms. Jaya Gogoi and<br />
Ms. Parvati Khatiwara<br />
ORCHIDS<br />
<strong>2013</strong><br />
<strong>Final</strong> <strong>Circular</strong><br />
<strong>National</strong> Dialogue on <strong>Orchid</strong> Conservation & Sustainable<br />
Development <strong>for</strong> Community Livelihood<br />
March 8-9, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Venue: Gangtok, Sikkim<br />
Registration<br />
Chairman : Dr. Rampal<br />
Co-Chairman : Dr. N. Sailo<br />
Member :<br />
Mrs. Stella Sasa, Mrs. Sangita Lepcha,<br />
Ms. Anushree Gogoi, Dr. Papri Pal,<br />
Ms. Shantilata Pattnayak, Ms. Jaya Gogoi,<br />
Ms. Parvati Khatiwara and<br />
Ms. Tirtha Chettri<br />
Technical Programme<br />
Chairman : Dr. L.C.De<br />
Co-Chairman : Dr. Ramgopal Devadas<br />
Convener : Mr. Noni Gopal Debnath<br />
Member :<br />
Mr. Boniface Lepcha, Ms. Shantilata<br />
Pattnayak and Ms. Geetamani Chettri<br />
Contact Addresses<br />
Transportation & Accommodation : Dr. N.K. Meena, (M) : +91 - 9474357313<br />
Email : narottammeena@gmail.com,<br />
Souvenir/Abstract : Dr. Ramgopal Devadas, (M) : +91 - 9425315545<br />
Email : r.devdas@gmail.com,<br />
Poster Session : Dr. Rampal, (M) : +91 - 8967254114,<br />
Email : rampal_nrco@yahoo.com,<br />
Exhibition<br />
Chairman : Dr. R.P. Pant<br />
Co-Chairman : Dr. M. Chakraborti<br />
Convener : Dr. N.K. Meena<br />
Member :<br />
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Mr. Manoj Adhikari, Mr.<br />
Ajay Bhusal, Mr.Gopal Brahmin, Mr. Sudeep<br />
Jain, Ms. Anushree Gogoi<br />
Registration : Dr. N. Sailo, (M) : +91 - 9002179495<br />
Email : ngura.sailo@in.com,<br />
Technical Programme : Dr. Ramgopal Devadas,<br />
(M) : +91 - 9425315545, Email : r.devdas@gmail.com,<br />
Exhibition : Dr. R. P. Pant, (M) : +91 - 9474057205<br />
Email : rajendrappant@gmail.com,<br />
Organized by : NRC <strong>for</strong> <strong>Orchid</strong>s, ICAR, Pakyong<br />
Department of Agriculture<br />
and Co-operation<br />
Government of India<br />
In-collaboration with : TOSI, Chandigarh
Background<br />
The orchids are adored <strong>for</strong> their long lasting, attractive and highly colorful flowers, having played an important role in the development of<br />
international trade in cut flowers and potted plants. The ease with which they respond to the development of commercially significant hybrid<br />
genotypes has added further to their agility in the trade. <strong>Orchid</strong> cultivation has become a lucrative business in several countries including<br />
Thailand, Holland, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Kenya and Sri Lanka. The orchids are also rich in phytochemical contents and used in local<br />
<strong>for</strong>mulations to cure a variety of human ailments.<br />
India with a vast expanse and varied climatic conditions supports a rich diversity of orchids; more than 1,300 species grow here and these include<br />
several that are endemic to the country. The beauty and utility of Indian orchids has been frequently appreciated but we have yet to realize their<br />
full economic potential due to lack of improved varieties and appropriate cultivation procedures. It is with this background that NRC <strong>Orchid</strong>s<br />
(ICAR) and The <strong>Orchid</strong> Society of India (TOSI) are collaborating to organize a 2-day conference, ‘ <strong>National</strong> Dialogue on <strong>Orchid</strong> Conservation &<br />
Sustainable Development <strong>for</strong> Community Livelihood’ at Pakyong (Sikkim) during March 8-9, <strong>2013</strong>. The conference shall discuss on the following<br />
themes:<br />
Theme I<br />
Theme II<br />
: Indigenous <strong>Orchid</strong> Resource: Evaluation and Characterization<br />
: Propagation and Genetic Improvement through Conventional & Biotech Means<br />
Theme III : Cultivation, Management and Value Addition<br />
Theme IV : <strong>Orchid</strong> Promotion: Public–Private Partnership<br />
It shall provide a suitable plat<strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong> the stakeholders to evolve strategies to prepare a road map <strong>for</strong> optimizing economic potential of orchids<br />
besides promoting their cultivation as a venture climbing vocation <strong>for</strong> the housewives and unemployed rural youth. The aim is to develop the<br />
indigenous orchid resource into a rewarding resource. A large number of orchid scientists, growers, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and policy<br />
planners have confirmed their participation. An exhibition will be organized <strong>for</strong> the benefit of farmers <strong>for</strong> increasing awareness.<br />
The technical sessions shall comprise both the oral and poster presentations. For oral presentations, facilities <strong>for</strong> overhead and LCD projectors<br />
shall be available. For each poster presentation, 0.8 m x 1.5 m area shall be made available. The posters shall be evaluated and the outstanding<br />
ones awarded. The abstracts of the presentations (250-300 words) shall be made available during the conference, and the full papers published in<br />
J. <strong>Orchid</strong> soc. India.<br />
On behalf of TOSI, NRCO, and on my own behalf, I feel honoured in inviting you to participate in the conference and enrich its deliberations by<br />
presenting a research/review paper in any of the above listed themes. I hope that despite your busy schedule, it shall be possible <strong>for</strong> you to accept<br />
this invitation and confirm your participation by mailing the attached Registration <strong>for</strong>m. You are also requested to send the abstract(s) of your<br />
proposed presentation (s) to Dr Ramgopal Devadas (Co-Organizing Secretary), NRCO, Pakyong, Sikkim, latest by February 20, <strong>2013</strong>. An<br />
electronic version of the abstract may also be sent in a CD or through E-mail ( r.devdas@gmail.com with a copy to nrcorchids@rediffmail.com).<br />
The abstract may be typed in MS Word, Times New Roman, 12 point font size, and on A4 size <strong>for</strong>mat. It should include title of the presentation, name<br />
of the author(s) with affiliation, Introduction, Materials and Methods and major findings in brief.<br />
The full papers should reach Professor S. P. Vij as an E-mail attachment ( spvij1@rediffmail.com, tosi1984@gmail.com, tosi1984@rediffmail.com)<br />
latest by February 20, <strong>2013</strong>, <strong>for</strong> publication in a dedicated issue of J. <strong>Orchid</strong> Soc. India.<br />
R P Medhi,<br />
Convener-cum-Organizing Secretary<br />
The <strong>Orchid</strong> Society of India (TOSI) established in 1984, aims at a) creating awareness besides promoting advancement and dissemination of<br />
knowledge on orchids, b) projecting the importance of orchid propagation, conservation, improvement and cultivation, and c) bringing together all<br />
those interested in orchids. In order to achieve these objectives, the society helps in setting up orchid sanctuaries and orchidaria; holds and<br />
arranges meetings, symposia, lectures, and shows; publishes a Scientific Journal and a News Letter; and advises and assists the orchid industry<br />
in the country. The society also honours distinguishes orchidists with Dr TN Khoshoo and Mrs Usha Vij Memmorial Awards.<br />
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<strong>National</strong> <strong>Research</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Orchid</strong>s (NRCO) The centre was established on 5 October 1996 by the Indian Council of Agricultural <strong>Research</strong>,<br />
New Delhi to organize research programme on improvement in productivity, quality and commercialization of orchids and bulbous flowering<br />
crops. The centre was established at Pakyong after receiving 22.19 acres of land from Government of Sikkim. Later the CPRS, Darjeeling from CPRI<br />
was taken over in October 1997 and started a campus <strong>for</strong> research on temperate orchids and other bulbous flowering crops. The main focus today,<br />
is on development of varieties/hybrids, molecular characterization, standardization of agro-techniques, post harvest management, production<br />
of quality planting materials through tissue culture and creation of repository of in<strong>for</strong>mation related to all aspects of orchids. The research work<br />
is being carried out with 12 leading projects. In addition to these, 5 externally funded projects are in operating viz., Horticulture Mission <strong>for</strong><br />
Northeast and Himalayan States (HMNEH), Network Projects on Distinctiveness, Uni<strong>for</strong>mity and Stability on <strong>Orchid</strong>s, DBT’s Mission <strong>for</strong> North-East<br />
<strong>for</strong> Quality Planting Material and Utilisation <strong>for</strong> the North East, DBT funded project on ‘Development of protocol <strong>for</strong> commercialization of<br />
Paphiopedilum <strong>Orchid</strong>s in NE states’ and NAIP’s A Value Chain on Selected Aromatic Plants of North East India. The centre was awarded ‘Fakhruddin<br />
Ali Ahmed Award’ <strong>for</strong> the biennium 2001-03 <strong>for</strong> outstanding contribution in the orchid cultivation.<br />
Sikkim<br />
Sikkim the India's second smallest state located in the lap of Mount Kanchenjunga (world’s third highest mountain). The state is famous <strong>for</strong> its<br />
lush green vegetation, verdant <strong>for</strong>ests, scenic valleys and majestic mountains. Near about 500 orchid species are available in Sikkim and the<br />
state occupies the second position in terms of orchid diversity. The state is also known as paradise of orchids. <strong>National</strong> <strong>Research</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Orchid</strong>s (NRCO) of ICAR is located at Pakyong. Pakyong is well connected by road, located 32 Km away from Gangtok and 18 Km from Ranipool.<br />
Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (140 km) and Railway Station is NJP (New Jalpaiguri Station). The delegates are advised to bring woollen clothes<br />
<strong>for</strong> the cool winter season.<br />
Registration Fee (Non Refundable)<br />
Delegate : Rs. 2,500/-<br />
Spouse /Accompanying persons : Rs. 1,500/-<br />
Student : Rs. 1,000/- Late/ Spot Registration : Rs. 3,000/-<br />
Mode of Payment<br />
The registration fee (non refundable) may be remitted in advance through demand draft in favour of ‘Organizing Secretary, <strong>National</strong> Dialogue<br />
on <strong>Orchid</strong> Conservation & Sustainable Development <strong>for</strong> Community Livelihood’, payable at State Bank of India, Pakyong Branch (Code 9036)<br />
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and be sent with Registration Form duly filled on or be<strong>for</strong>e February 20 <strong>2013</strong>. Spouse /Accompanying persons are not entitled <strong>for</strong><br />
convention kits and documents.<br />
Dates to remember<br />
Submission of abstracts : 20/02/<strong>2013</strong><br />
Full length paper : 20/02/<strong>2013</strong><br />
Registration fee : 20/02/<strong>2013</strong><br />
Accommodation<br />
Accommodation can be arranged in the CAU Guest House, Guest House of ICAR Complex <strong>for</strong> NEH Region, Sikkim <strong>Centre</strong> (limited<br />
accommodation to be allotted on first cum first basis) or in hotels (average Tariff: Rs.1,000-2,000). Hotel bookings will be made only on<br />
written request along with full advance payment.<br />
Advertisement<br />
A few advertisement will be printed in the book of Abstracts and Conference Souvenir. The advertisement rates are given below:<br />
1. Back cover full page (colour) Rs.20,000/-<br />
2. Inside back cover full page(colour) Rs.15,000/-<br />
3. Full page inside (colour) Rs.10,000/- and (B/W) Rs. 5,000/-<br />
4. Half page inside (colour) Rs. 5,000/- and (B/W) Rs. 3,000/-<br />
Sponsorships/Co-sponsorship<br />
Floriculture industries, equipments manufacturers, polyhouse/greenhouse designers and other leading organizations are invited to<br />
sponsor/co-sponsor the lunch, dinner, registration kits etc. The names of the sponsor and cosponsor will be reflected in the conference<br />
souvenir and would be prominently displayed at the conference venue.<br />
Address <strong>for</strong> Correspondence<br />
Convener- cum- Organizing Secretary:<br />
Dr. R .P. Medhi,<br />
Director, <strong>National</strong> <strong>Research</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Orchid</strong>s, ICAR,<br />
Pakyong 737106, Sikkim<br />
Ph: (03592) – 257954, Mobile: +91 9474524404<br />
Co-Convener:<br />
Prof. (Dr.) Promila Pathak,<br />
Associate Editor, TOSI, Department of Botany,<br />
Punjab University, Chandigarh-160014<br />
Ph: (0172) - 2534018, Mobile: +91 9876701963<br />
Co-Organizing Secretary<br />
Dr. Ramgopal Devadas,<br />
Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding),<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>Research</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Orchid</strong>s, ICAR,<br />
Pakyong 737106, Sikkim<br />
Ph: (03592) – 257282, 257289 (Fax)<br />
Mobile: +91 9425315545, E-mail: r.devdas@gmail.com