FIRST CIRCULAR

National Seminar
INNOVATIONS IN TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE November 15-16, 2013

Organized by Asian Agri-History Foundation: Uttarakhand Chapter, G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, U S Nagar, Uttarakhand

At College of Agriculture G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar,U S Nagar, Uttarakhand

BACKGROUND History of human civilization is the history of development. Ever since stone age man has made tremendous progress in almost all stages of life. Over the centuries, innovations coupled with mans search for excellence and creativity has made such developments possible. Even today, a few communities around the globe who practice their indigenous knowledge, local innovations and creativity for their day to day life. Based on their rich ecological knowledge, they manage and conserve natural resources and biodiversity. Conserving natural resources and maintaining biodiversity to achieve sustainable agriculture by the communities take place through their traditional ecological knowledge, collective decision making process and local democratic institutions. Besides all these, peoples belief, taboos and customs facilitate sustainable farming and protect the environment. Their traditional agricultural systems are based on rich indigenous ecological knowledge gained over generations. The field preparation, choice of crop, varieties and season of sowing, intercultural operations, nutrient management, soil and water conservation, eco-friendly pest and diseases control measures, harvest and storage methods showcase their rich traditional knowledge on sustainable agriculture and natural resource management techniques. However, ever increasing population pressure necessitating increased food production tends to deplete the natural resources at faster rate and foster adverse ecological issues. In agriculture, the market-led innovations have frequently generated processes and products that affect the environment and put sustainable development at risk. Therefore, time-tested practices of traditional agriculture need to be revisited, documented and validated, and further refined for wider use for sustainable growth of agriculture. Local farmers participatory research and extension activities need to be initiated by the government developmental departments and research institutions to facilitate and foster validation and adoption of local innovations. Traditional homestead agroforestry systems need to be scientifically validated and promoted among the younger generation. Large number of indigenous food crops need to be identified , analyzed for their nutritional status and medicinal purposes and to be popularized among the younger growers. Traditional crops and knowledge gardens need to be established and maintained by the local community. Keeping above in view, Uttarakhand Chapter of Asian -Agri History Foundation at GBPUA&T, Pant nagar has decided to organize the National Seminar on Innovation in Traditional Agriculture. ABOUT AAHF The Asian Agri History Foundation (AAHF), a non-profit trust, was established and registered in 1994 to facilitate dissemination of information on agricultural history to promote research on sustainable agriculture in the South and Southeast Asia region. This region had generally provided food security to its population for several millennia, with only occasional famines in few limited pockets . Farmers in the region had evolved some of the most sustainable agricultural management technologies suitable for different agro-eco regions. In recent years, however, South and Southeast Asia have often been

projected as food-deficient technologies which have been adopted over large areas. Ironically, in the past few years, the sustainability of agriculture by following modern technologies has been questioned with good reasons. How can we make the agriculture in South and Southeast Asia sustainable? The trustees of AAHF believe that there is great deal to be learnt from the traditional wisdom and the indigenous time-tested technologies that have sustained the farmers of South and Southeast Asia in the past. In view of this, AA HF envisages To disseminate information on the history of agriculture in the South and Southeast Asia region. To stimulate interest in research on the history of agriculture in Asia with a special focus on South and Southeast Asia.

The NATIONAL SEMINAR is being organized to Understand changes in agricultural practices over period of time by farmers. Evaluate technologies leading to prosperous and sustainable agriculture. Encourage validation of indigenous traditional knowledge, and Preserve traditional input resources for functional integrity.

SEMINAR THEMES Traditional knowledge and practices. Innovations in Hill Agriculture Vedic agriculture & application of metaphysical energy in agriculture . Agricultural situation prediction, soil and residue management, plant protection and diversification. Innovation in traditional practices in animal , fisheries, avian and veterinary science. Economic and lesser known medicinal plants for better health and environment. Underutilized crops: source for nutritional security Post- harvest handling and entrepreneurship

PARTICIPATION The seminar is open to all those interested in agriculture technologies for food safety and security i.e. representatives of all public and private sectors, central and state government agencies, scientists and students from agricultural institutes and universities, farmers dealing with production technology, international agencies, agriculture input association, NGOs, SHGs, etc. INVITED PAPERS Oral presentations on specific topics falling along the themes are invited. An extended abstract (about 2 pages) of the invited papers along with full length papers would be the requirement for the publication to be released during the seminar. The extended abstracts and full length papers along with a brief biodata of speakers are solicited up to September 25. 2013.

CONTRIBUTORY PAPERS Researchers/students are invited to submit abstracts related to the broad themes of the seminar, which would be peer reviewed and presented as poster papers in the two-day event. Abstract(s) of the registered participants would be published. The abstracts are to be prepared in Ms Word not exceeding 300 words. The name of presenting author should be underlined and e-mail should be given at the end. There should not be any sub headings, figures, tables, references in the abstract. The abstract may be submitted through e-mail and /or by post along with a soft copy. The detailed specifications for preparing the poster papers (4.5 x3) would be mailed to those authors whose abstracts are accepted for presentation. First, second and third winners for poster as well as oral presentations would be awarded. SOUVENIR A souvenir covering the topics dealt in different sessions of two-day event would be published. Advertisements are solicited for publication in the souvenir on following rates: Back cover Full page Inside back cover Half page REGISTRATION All participants in the seminar are required to register in advance as per schedule and fee given below. Fee for registration may be sent through crossed Demand Draft drawn in favour of Asian-Agri History Foundation, Uttarakhand Chapter payable at Pantnagar. Registration fee (Rs) Category Corporate sector Members of AAHF Non members of AAHF Students and farmers IMPORTANT DATES Up to Oct. 31 5,000 1,000 2,000 200 With late fee (till the date of event) 6,500 7000 2500 250 Submission of abstract (s) by Release of acceptance letter by :October 10, 2013 :October 17, 2013 : : : : Rs 10,000/Rs 1,500/Rs 5,000/Rs 3,000/-

Submission of registration fee by SPONSORSHIPS

:October 30, 2013

To make the event successful, the organizers seek support from different stakeholders, both government and non-government organization. Sponsorships in the following categories are welcome: Seminar co-sponsor: (Rs 1.0 lac)

Benefits Organization/ companys logo on event brochure, backdrops, publications, distribution of promotional materials, if any, colour advertisement one full page and two complementary registrations. Delegate kit sponsor (Rs0.5 lac)

Benefits Organization/Companys logo on event brochure, backdrops, delegate bags, publications, distribution of promotional materials if any, colour advertisement on full page and two complementary registration. Lunch/ Dinner/ High tea sponsors (Rs 0.5 lac)

Benefits Organization /Companys logo on event brochure, backdrops, distribution of promotional material, if any, half (0.5) page colour advertisement above complementary registration. ABOUT HOST ORGANIZATION Pantnagar is a university town located at 290N latitude 79050 E longitude and at an altitude of 243.83 meter above the MSL. G.B. Pant University, Pantnagar, the first agriculture university of the nation established in 1960 is known as the harbinger of Green Revolution in the country. Spread over an area of about 10,000 acres, the university was ranked by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research as the best agriculture University twice, first in 1997 and then in 2005. Weather at Pantnagar during November is cool and woolens are recommended. Pantnagar is well connected by Rail and Road transport from all the nearby major cities. How to reach Pantnagar Pantnagar is about 250 kilo meters from Delhi, 360 kilo meters from Lucknow, 90 kilo meters from Moradabad, 75 kilo meters from Bareilly and 65 kilometers from Nainital by road. Pantnagar railway station on the Lucknow, Bareilly, Lalkuan section of North East railways is about 4 km east of the University administrative building. Haldi road Railway station on the Delhi, Rampur, Kathgodam section of northern and north eastern railways is about 3 kilometers west of the University Administrative buildings.

Persons coming from Delhi may board the Ranikhet Express/Sampark Kranti express and get down at Haldi Road Station/Lalkuan railway station, respectively where the University bus will be available for internal transport. Else, they can travel by any bus plying towards Haldwani via Moradabad, Rampur and Rudrapur, and get down at Phool bagh, two kms west of the administrative building, GBPUAT, Pantnagar. Persons from far east may reach Haldi Road station by Howarah Kathgodam Express. ACCOMMODATION Sufficient accommodation is available at the university guest houses. Additionally good hotel accommodation is available at nearby city, Rudrapur. Participants may contact local organizing secretariat for seeking accommodation and local transport for attending the seminar. Details of type of accommodation and rates will be displayed later. CONTACT DETAILS For participation, registration, invited papers, souvenir articles, abstracts for poster presentation, sponsorship and advertisements. ORGANISING SECRETARY Dr.Sunita T Pandey Professor Agronomy College of Agriculture GBPUA&T,Pantnagar ,Udham Singh Nagar Uttarakhand, India Pin 263145 (M) 09412120735 ,05944 233034, 233885 E mail sunitatewari_8@yahoo.co.in CO - ORGANISING SECRETARY Dr. RuchiraTiwari Assistant Professor , Entomology College of Agriculture GBPUA&T,Pantnagar ,Udham Singh Nagar Uttarakhand, India Pin 263145 (M) 09411006092 , 05944 234399 (R) Email ruchis03@rediffmail

ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AAHF Dr. YL Nene Dr. SN Nigam Dr. S Ayyapan Dr. SPS Beniwal Dr. MC Saxena Dr. SL Choudhary Dr. Gajendra Singh Dr. PM Tamboli (USA) Dr. IP Abrol Dr. HC Sharma

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, Uttarakhand Chapter of AAHF 1. Patron 2. President 3. Vice-president 4. Secretary 5. Treasurer 6. Members Vice- Chancellor Dr. J Kumar, Dean Agriculture Dr. Kewalanand, Professor Agronomy, College of Agriculture Dr. Sunita T Pandey, Professor Agronomy, College of Agriculture Dr. M.L. Sharma, ProfessorAgril. Economics, College of Agriculture Dr. SalilK.Tewari, Professor Genetics & Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture Dr. DeepaVinay, Professor (FRM) College of Home Science Dr. Vandana A. Kumar, Professor Biochemistry, College BasicSciences& Humanities Dr. A.H. Ahmad Professor Pharmacology, College of Veterinary & Animal Science Dr. RuchiraTiwari, Asstt. Professor Entomology, College of Agriculture Dr. DeepaliTewariPandey, SMS, Directorate of Extension Education

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