National Conference on

and XXIX Annual Conference of National Environmental Science Academy

on 19-20 November, 2016at

University Auditorium, Panjab UniversityChandigarh

FOOD SECURITY ISSUES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

FOR INDIAN AGRICULTURE IN THE NEXT DECADES

Deference Research & Develpment OrgnisationGovt. of India, New Delhi

Joinlty organised by:

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY (NESA)&

Dolphin (PG) College of Science & Agriculture, Chandigarh-Sirhind State Highway 12-A, Chunni Kalan, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab

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WelcomeWe are glad to inform you that the National Environmental

Science Academy & Dolphin (PG) College of Science &

Agriculture, Chandigarh, is organising National

Conference on FOOD SECURITY ISSUES AND

ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FOR INDIAN

A G R I C U LT U R E I N T H E N E X T D E CA D E S

(NCFSIECIAND 2016) and XXIX Annual Conference of

NESA on November 19 and 20, 2016 at University

Auditorium, Panjab University, Chandigarh

A large number of Scientists, Researchers, Students,

Investors, Entrepreneurs, Companies, NGO’s, Consultants

have confirmed their participation. On behalf of NESA and

the Advisory Committee we welcome you all to participate

in this important seminar.

Dr. Vinod Mittal Chief Patron

Dr. Javed AhmadPresident, NESA

Dr. AK GuptaChairman cum Organizing Secretary

NCFSIECIAND 2016

Dr. K.S DadhichDr. S.P. Jindal

Patrons

ADVISORY COMMITTEEProf. Jaspal Singh, Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala

Prof. DS Chauhan, Vice Chancellor, GLA University, Mathura

Prof. JDS Panwar, Vice Chancellor, Vekateshwar Open University, Arunachal Pradesh

Dr. Trilochan MohapatraSecretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR)

Prof. Davinder Singh, Registrar, Punjabi University, Patiala

Prof. HS Dhaliwal, Dean, College of Agriculture, PAU, Ludhiana

Dr. Rajendra Dobhal

Director General, UCOST, Uttrakhand

Prof. Pramod Wasudeo RamtekeDean, Post Graduate Studies,Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Prof. EarannaUAS, BangaloreDr. AK SinghNarendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, FaizabadDr. Sanjay SinghPrincipal Scientist, IARI, New DelhiDr. Prabhat KumarPrincipal Scientist, IARI, New DelhiDr. J.S. ChandrashekarMysore, Karnataka Dr. Mahesh MBangalore, KarnatakaDr. S. VASUDEVANPrincipal Scientist, Karaikudi, TamilnaduDr. Ashish Kumar GuptaSr. Scientist, ICAR, Pusa Samastipur, Bihar

Prof. Arun Kumar Grover, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh Prof. DV Rai, Vice Chancellor, Shobhit University, Saharanpur Prof. SK Luthra, Former Vice Chancellor, MVN University, PalwalProf. Javed AhmadPresident, NESA, New DelhiDr. Kshipra MisraAdditional Director, DRDO, New Delhi

Dr. (Mrs.) Malti GoelVice President, NESA, New DelhiProf. Manik SinhaVice President, NESA, New DelhiMr. RK SinhaExecutive Secretary, NESA, New DelhiDr. Kishore KumarTreasurer, NESA, New DelhiDr. Prabhakar RanjanNESA, New DelhiDr. Mridul SahaniJoint Secretary, NESADr. Siba P. PandaJoint Secretary, NESADr. Sukanta MondalPr. Scientist, NIAN and Physiology (ICAR)

Dr. Vinod Kumar, IFS

Dr. NIBEDITA NAHAScientist C (NIOH), GujaratSumeet Gairola, D.Phil.Scientist, CSIR, JammuDr. Prasenjit SaikiaScientist (AcSIR), AssamDr. Syed Shabih HassanGuru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Tarn Taran, Punjab Rishikesh SinghBHU, Varanasi, U.P.

HOST CITY - CHANDIGARH

ABOUT VENUE - PUNJAB UNIVERSITY

Chandigarh ( the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, was designed by modernist architect Le Corbusier. His modernist buildings include the Capitol Complex with its High Court, Secretariat and Legislative Assembly, plus the giant Open Hand Monument. The nearby Rock Garden is a park featuring sculptures made of stones, recycled ceramics and industrial relics.

The Panjab University has a national character and it enjoys an international stature drawing both faculty and students from all over the country and different parts of the globe. Its faculty includes some of the most distinguished scientists and academicians. It continues to attract celebrated scholars at the campus. Over the years, the reputation of the Panjab University has grown to emerge as an institution at the pinnacle in innovative teaching, research and community outreach.

famous as City Beautiful)

ABOUT THE DOLPHIN COLLEGE

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Dolphin (PG) College of Science & Agriculture (formerly Dolphin (PG) College of Life Sciences)

started functioning on 2006. The college is sponsored by the Yuva Education Society- New Delhi. It

has grown to its Present stature under the able and dynamic leadership of Managing Director Dr.

VINOD MITTAL. Dolphin (PG) College is an independent, co-educational,premier institution

provides opportunities to the student community to make mark as Life Sciences/Agriculture

professionals and to transform & globalize their personalities. Currently the College offers 18, Post

graduate and Undergraduate courses in the field of Life Sciences & Agriculture Sciences viz:

1. B.F.SC. FISHERIES SCIENCES 2. B.SC(HONS)AGRICULTURE*

3. B.SC. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT 4. B.SC. BIOTECHNOLOGY

5. M.SC. AGRICULTURE* 6. M. SC. PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

7. M.SC. MICROBIOLOGY 8. M. SC. CHEMISTRY·

9. M.SC. ZOOLOGY 10. M.SC. PHYSICS

11. M. SC. BOTANY 12. B.SC. INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY

13. M.SC. BIOTECHNOLOGY 14. B.COM*15. B.SC. AGRICULTURE 18. B.SC. AGRICULTURE (HORTICULTURE)17. B.B.A. 18. B.C.A.

The college has two girls' hostels with a capacity of 250 students and one boys' hostel with 200 students

capacity with all required amenities. The college proudly hosts students from 18 states of India and

nearby country like Nepal. College has excellent placement record. College is affiliated with Punjabi

University, Patiala (Punjab) and functions under UGC guidelines.

Various eminent personalities had graced the Academy as its President. The first President of the

Academy was Dr. K.C. Bose, Vice-Chancellor of Ranchi University, then Dr. B.S. Attri, Advisor, Ministry

of Environment and Forest. Most recently Padmabhushan Dr. S.Z. Qasim was the President of the

Academy till June 2015. He was the most renowned marine scientist known for his Antarctica mission in

1981-82. He also served as Secretary of the Deptt. of Ocean Development (now Ministry of Earth

Sciences); Member, Planning Commission and Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Currently Prof. Javed Ahmad, Prof. (Former Dean, Faculty of Science), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, is the

President of the Academy.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY was established in 1984 by Late Prof. TRC

Sinha, its Founder General Secretary and was registered in the year 1988 under the Societies Act XXI

of 1960. Presently, its head quarters and office is 206, Raj Tower-1, Alaknanda Community Centre,

New Delhi-110019, and registered office at Shiv Puri, Behind A.N. College, Patna 800 023, Bihar.

Upon request, the Secretariat will send a personal invitation to participate in the conference.

Such an invitation does not represent a commitment on part of the organizers to provide any

financial support.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

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To enhance and promote the studies of the Environmental Sciences by encouraging the Students, Scientists, Researchers, Academicians and Members of the ACADEMY for pursuing research on environment and allied areas.

To set up Regional/State Chapters for dissemination of information on environment.

To motivate and prepare young minds on environmental management.

To hold Annual Conference of the Academy.

To organize national/international level conferences, symposium, seminar, meetings and workshops in themes of environmental concerns.

To publish policy papers, synthesis volumes, proceedings, journals, newsletter, transactions and such other publications for the promotion of Environmental Sciences.

LETTER OF INVITATION

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

CALL FOR PAPERS

PREFACE OF THE CONFERENCE

THEMES-SUB-THEMES

The official language of the conference will be English. No translation facility will be provided.

The Scientific Programme includes Plenary, Special lectures, Oral and Poster Presentations.

To meet a growing global demand for food and fodder, one can opt for increasing yields through

intensification and/or for extending the land base used for agricultural cultivation. Intensification

and concentrating food production in the most productive regions may appear the most efficient

way to use the land. However, risks to food security may be increased, because supply chains

become more vulnerable and because of pollution. Loss of crop diversity, decline of pollinators and

increased vulnerability of monocultures to diseases are additional stress factors. On the other

hand, regional or local self-sufficiency and the reliance on extensive farming systems would

require more cultivated land at the expense of natural habitats.

It is not enough to only increase total food production. The food must also be locally available,

affordable and meet quality standards. The distribution channels and trade patterns are key in

this respect. As long as we can afford to import food from other parts of the world, European food

security may not seem to be at immediate risk, regardless of our support to European

agriculture. But the choices we make will affect trade and global food security, as well as

availability of local food products, with implications for chain control, food safety and other

quality concerns. Currently, the EU is by and large self-sufficient for cereals, butter and beef, but

a big net-importer of fodder for domestic livestock production.

Food security can also be tackled from the consumption perspective, for example by looking at

the efficiency gains from changing diets. Livestock production is more than six times as

inefficient as crop production in terms of protein output, and hence meat diets are associated

with higher land take and nutrient losses (PBL 2011. The protein puzzle. The consumption and

production of meat, dairy and fish in the European union).

Efficiency gains can also be achieved through waste reduction in households and in the

distribution chain. Based on data from Eurostat and national data, it has been estimated that

around 89 million tonnes or 181 kg per person of food waste was generated in the EU-27 in 2006,

of which 42–43 % was from households, 39 % from manufacturing and the rest from other

sources including retailers, wholesale and the food service sector (but excluding agricultural

waste). A recent study showed that in the United Kingdom an estimated 137 kg/person or 25 %

of food purchased by households ends up as waste.

The National Conference on "FOOD SECURITY ISSUES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FOR INDIAN AGRICULTURE IN THE NEXT DECADES" has identified a number of current areas which will throw light during the scientific sessions under various disciplines.

Papers are invited for the above mentioned National Conference which will be held at University Auditorium, Panjab University, Chandigarh on 19-20 November 2016. Please send your abstract (s) in the abstract form FORM B (which can be had on request).

v Food and Nutrition: New Frontiers and OpportunitiesFood Science has made new strides in both theory and practice; and hence needs new angles of investigations. The conference platform will provide participants in engaging with new dynamics of Food and Nutrition Sciences and their connection to the environment

v Agriculture Science in India: Technological Interventions and InnovationsModern agriculture has seen new heights in multi dimensional growth and development. Agriculture has the potential to transform Indian rural economy and hence needs introspection of current technological interventions and innovations.

v Paradigm Shift in Modern Irrigation System and Water Resources ManagementWater is a scare resource and need to be utilized with precaution considering the global rise in demands for fresh water. Modern water resource management is inclined towards long term sustainability. The complex issues of water management, water economics and water budgeting needs serious thoughts and engagement for securing our future.

v Fertilizers, Pesticides and Agricultural Pollution: Challenges and Opportunities Modern agro-chemicals used indiscriminately in agricultural practices have both long and short term consequences on the ecology, human and animal health. The conference provides a dynamic platform for engaging discussions on the challenges and opportunities of modern agricultural practices

v Impacts of Global Warming and Climate Change No part of the globe seems to be now remains unaffected due to Global Warming and Climate Changes. It is impacting our life, agricultural productivity, weather patterns as well as economic growth. The impacts of such drastic environmental changes warranties serious discussion and a long term plan to meet these challenges.

v Environmental Conservation and Public ParticipationInvolvement of stakeholders in environmental conservation is a new paradigm in modern aspects of sustainable environmental protection. The anthropogenic angle of environment conservation needs deep introspection and engagement with researchers and scholars.

v People’s Participation and Institutional ResponseHuman participation or anthropogenic engagement is now considered the core of the long term success of environmental protection.

v Sustainable Agriculture: Organic FarmingOrganic Framing has taken agricultural to new heights towards sustainability and environment friendly practices. New innovations in the field is hotly debated and discussed and needs serious review of researchers for further future innovations.

v Science, Environment, Ecology and EconomicsScience in the modern era is incomplete without serious consideration of the ecological and environmental parameters. All major disciplines of science now has an environmental section to introspect each discipline from the perspective of eco-environmental challenges and is integrated with long term economic sustenance.

v Session Reports and Policy RecommendationsThe session deals with the summaries of various engaging discussions and an attempt to formulate important recommendations for future consideration.

ABSTRACTSAbstracts must be in English and should include title, author’s names, mobile no., postal

addresses and email addresses. Please make your abstract as informative of the text as possible.

The organising committee may not include the abstract if it does not meet the guidance laid out.

All text should be in Times New Roman, font 11. The abstract title should be written with capitals

in bold. Name(s) and address (es) of author(s) should follow under the title. For papers with

multiple authors, the presenting author should be underlined. Different affiliation of authors

should be indicated by numbered superscript. Abstracts should not be longer than 500 words

(excluding titles, names etc) in MS word format. Abstract should be submitted as an e-mail

attachment or as an electronic copy in a CD with the hard copy.

The deadline for submission of abstracts will be Abstract or enquiries about the abstracts should be sent by the e-mail:

Contributions are invited on all aspects of major topics of the conference. Contributed papers

must be presented by one of the authors. Each speaker will be allotted 15 minutes for the

presentation including 5 minutes for discussion. Chairperson will be responsible for keeping

session on schedule. Each lecture room will be provided with a standard overhead projector,

slide projector and LCD projector.

Posters must be prepared strictly as per the guidelines and should not be more than 1 metre wide

and 1.5 metre height. The title should be printed in all capitals at least 30mm high. Under the

title, the name of the authors, e-mail ID, institution, city and country should be printed in small

letters. Place a postcard– sized photograph of the presenting author at the right hand side of the

title. The message should be clearly understandable without oral presentation. Authors should

be prepared to present their posters according to the programme.

To encourage students and young scientist, two awards along with certificate of merit will be

given for the best paper/poster presented during the conference. Only the students/young

scientists below the age of 35 years are eligible for the competition. Interested candidates should

send their age proof duly certified by the Supervisor /Head of the Department.

The papers presented at the conference will be published in the form of special issue /

proceedings. All the manuscripts will be reviewed. The manuscript should have the title of the

paper, author’s names and affiliation and keywords on the first page followed by Abstract,

Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussions, Acknowledgments and References.

All the references should strictly follow the standard format.

Please fill up the registration form available on the website www.nesa-india.org and send it to the Academy’s address by post. You will find the form on the www.nesa-india.org It is essential that everyone wishing to attend the conference pay the fee in advance and register before 15th October 2016.

Participants Before due date

Full Delegates (Non-Members) Rs. 2500

Full Delegates (Members) Rs. 1500

Students Delegate Rs. 800

Accompanying Person Rs. 1000

Industry and Private Organisation Rs. 10000

Students must submit a declaration signed by their Supervisor or Head of the Department certifying that they are currently registered for a post graduate/M.Phil./ Ph. D degree.

Bank name: Bank of Maharashtra, Kalkaji Branch, New Delhi - 110 019

Account name: Saving Account

Bank account number: 20066872035

Swift code number: ABO MAHB 0000974

October 20, 2016ncfsieciand2016nesa@gmail.com

After the due date

Rs. 3000

Rs. 2000

Rs. 1200

Rs. 1500

Rs. 15000

INSTRUCTION FOR THE PAPERS TO BE CONTRIBUTED

INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTERS

BEST PAPER/POSTER AWARD

PUBLICATION OF FULL PAPERS

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FEE

PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEE

The conference attendees can either directly transfer funds into the account using the Account number. After the payment, kindly mention the payment details in your registration form.

For participants the Registration Fee is to be paid in Indian Rupees in the form of Demand Draft,

to be made in favour of “NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY” payable

at New Delhi.

The registration desk will be located at the Panjab University, Chandigarh, although

pre-registration may be done with Head Office.

The registration fee covers one copy of the abstract, a conference kit, attendance at all scientific

sessions, lunch, tea/coffee during sessions, opening and closing ceremonies.

The conference organisers cannot accept liability for the personal accidents, health, loss or

damage to private property of delegates and accompanying persons. All participants should

make their arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.

Chandigarh Airport serves the city of Chandigarh, states of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal

Pradesh. The airport's new terminal building for both domestic and international flights was

inaugurated on 11 September 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The railway station

(Chandigarh) are at distance of 5 kms from the venue. There are several taxis and buses available

from the Airports / Railway stations to major hotels and venue. There are pre-paid Taxi Booking

counters inside the Airport and Railway Station. From safety and comfort point of view, we

recommend the delegates to contact the pre-paid taxi counter.

The registration fee does not include accommodation charges. Accommodation will be

arranged on the payment basis in the guest houses and hotels near the conference venue.

Accommodation can also be arranged in a wide range of hotels including five star hotels of

International standard on request. The tariff of the rooms ranges from Rs. 1500-3500 depending

on facilities. Since November, the tourist season starts, delegates are advised to book their hotels

/ Guest Houses well in advance.

Besides these hotels there are several low budget guest houses / Motels available in Chandigarh and venue in the range of Rs. 1500 to 3500 onwards which can be booked by the delegates.

DELEGATES

REGISTRATION ON DESK

INCLUSIONS

INSURANCE

ARRIVAL AT CHANDIGARH AND AIRPORT PICK UP

ACCOMMODATION

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY206, Raj Tower-1, Alaknanda Community Centre, New Delhi - 110 019, INDIATel: 011-26023614 • E-mail: ncfsieciand2016nesa@gmail.comWebsite: www.nesa-india.org

All Correspondence should be addressed to the Chairman cum Organising Secretory