Final Circular

RCHIDSO2013

National Dialogue on Orchid Conservation & SustainableDevelopment for Community Livelihood

March 8-9, 2013Venue: Gangtok, Sikkim

Organized by : NRC for Orchids, ICAR, Pakyong In-collaboration with : TOSI, Chandigarh

Department of Agricultureand Co-operation

Government of India

Chairman: Prof. S. P. Vij, Prof. Emeritus, TOSI, ChandigarhConvener-cum-Organizing Secretary: Dr. R. P. Medhi, NRC for Orchids, PakyongCo-Convener: Prof. (Dr.) Promila Pathak, TOSI, ChandigarhCo-Organizing Secretary: Dr. Ramgopal Devadas, NRC for Orchids, PakyongTreasurer: Dr. D. Barman, NRC for Orchids, Pakyong

National Advisory Committee

Chief Patron: Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary (DARE) & DG (ICAR)Patron: Dr. N. K. Krishna Kumar, DDG (Hort.), ICAR, New DelhiChairperson: Padma Bhushan Dr. (Mrs). Manju Sharma, President, TOSI

Members:

Dr. R. C. Upadhyaya, New DelhiDr. S. N. Hegde, KarnatakaDr. P. K. Rajeevan, KeralaShri S. Z. Lucksom, GangtokDr. Navdeep Sekhar, FairdkotDr. N. C. Talukdar, Director, IBSD, ImphalDr. Ramesh Kumar, Director, DFRDr. C. Satish Kumar, TBGRIDr. P. Hajra, DehradunDr. Sarat Misra, OrissaShri Dilip K De, Mumbai

Prof. S. N. Puri, Vice Chancellor, CAU, ManipurProf. D. P. Ray, Vice Chancellor , OUA&T, Odisha Dr. K. M. Bujarbaruah, Vice Chancellor, AAU, AssamDr. Gorakh Singh, Horticulture Commissioner (GOI)Dr. U. C. Srivastava, ADG (H-II), ICARShri S. Pradhan, Secretary (Agriculture), Govt. of SikkimDr. Paramjit Singh, Director, BSI, KolkotaDr. S. V. Ngachan, Director, ICAR, BarapaniProf. A. K. Bhatnagar, New DelhiDr. P. Das, BhubaneswarDr. A. N. Rao, ManipurShri U. C. Pradhan, Chairman, IUCN, Kalimpong

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Sub Committes

Transportation & Accommodation

Chairman : Dr. H. KalitaCo-Chairman : Dr. N. K. MeenaConvener : Mr. Arvind Chauhan

Member :Dr. R. Singh, Dr. L. R. Chatlod, Dr.S. Babu, Mr. K. B. Basnett,Mr. Gopal Dorjee, Mr. Boniface Lepcha,Mr. Himal Pokhrel, Dr. Partha Das,Mr. Sudeep Jain and Mr. Manoj Adhikari

Souvenir/Abstract Screening

Chairman : Dr. D. BarmanCo-Chairman : Dr.S.ChakrabartiConvener : Dr. Ramgopal Devadas

Member : Dr.Rampal, Mr.Padam Subba and Mr. Noni Gopal Debnath

Poster Session

Chairman : Dr. A. K.MohantyCo-Chairman : Dr. RampalConvener :

Member :Dr. M. Dayamma, Mr. Himal Pokhrel , Ms. Geetamani Chettri, Ms. Jaya Gogoi and Ms. Parvati Khatiwara

Registration

Chairman : Dr. RampalCo-Chairman : Dr. N. Sailo

Member :Mrs. Stella Sasa, Mrs. Sangita Lepcha,Ms. Anushree Gogoi, Dr. Papri Pal,Ms. Shantilata Pattnayak, Ms. Jaya Gogoi,Ms. Parvati Khatiwara andMs. Tirtha Chettri

Technical Programme

Chairman : Dr. L.C.DeCo-Chairman : Dr. Ramgopal DevadasConvener : Mr. Noni Gopal Debnath

Member : Mr. Boniface Lepcha, Ms. Shantilata Pattnayak and Ms. Geetamani Chettri

Exhibition

Chairman : Dr. R.P. PantCo-Chairman : Dr. M. ChakrabortiConvener : Dr. N.K. Meena

Member :Dr. Ashok Kumar, Mr. Manoj Adhikari, Mr. Ajay Bhusal, Mr.Gopal Brahmin, Mr. Sudeep Jain, Ms. Anushree Gogoi

Contact Addresses

Transportation & Accommodation : Dr. N.K. Meena, (M) : +91 - 9474357313

Souvenir/Abstract : Dr. Ramgopal Devadas, (M) : +91 - 9425315545

Poster Session : Dr. Rampal, (M) : +91 - 8967254114,

Email : narottammeena@gmail.com,

Email : r.devdas@gmail.com,

Email : rampal_nrco@yahoo.com,

Registration : Dr. N. Sailo, (M) : +91 - 9002179495

Technical Programme : Dr. Ramgopal Devadas,(M) : +91 - 9425315545, Exhibition : Dr. R. P. Pant, (M) : +91 - 9474057205

Email : ngura.sailo@in.com,

Email : r.devdas@gmail.com,

Email : rajendrappant@gmail.com,

The orchids are adored for their long lasting, attractive and highly colorful flowers, having played an important role in the development of international trade in cut flowers and potted plants. The ease with which they respond to the development of commercially significant hybrid genotypes has added further to their agility in the trade. Orchid cultivation has become a lucrative business in several countries including Thailand, Holland, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Kenya and Sri Lanka. The orchids are also rich in phytochemical contents and used in local formulations to cure a variety of human ailments.

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 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 full economic potential due to lack of improved varieties and appropriate cultivation procedures. It is with this background that NRC Orchids (ICAR) and The Orchid Society of India (TOSI) are collaborating to organize a 2-day conference, ‘

’ at Pakyong (Sikkim) during March 8-9, 2013. The conference shall discuss on the following themes:

It shall provide a suitable platform for the stakeholders to evolve strategies to prepare a road map for optimizing economic potential of orchids besides promoting their cultivation as a venture climbing vocation for the housewives and unemployed rural youth. The aim is to develop the indigenous orchid resource into a rewarding resource. A large number of orchid scientists, growers, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and policy planners have confirmed their participation. An exhibition will be organized for the benefit of farmers for increasing awareness.

The technical sessions shall comprise both the oral and poster presentations. For oral presentations, facilities for overhead and LCD projectors 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 ones awarded. The abstracts of the presentations (250-300 words) shall be made available during the conference, and the full papers published in J. Orchid soc. India.

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 presenting a research/review paper in any of the above listed themes. I hope that despite your busy schedule, it shall be possible for you to accept this invitation and confirm your participation by mailing the attached Registration form. You are also requested to send the abstract(s) of your proposed presentation (s) to Dr Ramgopal Devadas (Co-Organizing Secretary), NRCO, Pakyong, Sikkim, latest by February 20, 2013. An electronic version of the abstract may also be sent in a CD or through E-mail ( ). The abstract may be typed in MS Word, Times New Roman, 12 point font size, and on A4 size format. It should include title of the presentation, name of the author(s) with affiliation, Introduction, Materials and Methods and major findings in brief.

The full papers should reach Professor S. P. Vij as an E-mail attachment ( ) latest by February 20, 2013, for publication in a dedicated issue of J. Orchid Soc. India.

R P Medhi, Convener-cum-Organizing Secretary

National Dialogue on Orchid Conservation & Sustainable Development for Community Livelihood

Theme I : Indigenous Orchid Resource: Evaluation and Characterization

Theme II : Propagation and Genetic Improvement through Conventional & Biotech Means

Theme III : Cultivation, Management and Value Addition

Theme IV : Orchid Promotion: Public–Private Partnership

with a copy to r.devdas@gmail.com nrcorchids@rediffmail.com

spvij1@rediffmail.com, tosi1984@gmail.com, tosi1984@rediffmail.com

Background

The Orchid Society of India (TOSI)

National Research Centre for Orchids (NRCO)

established in 1984, aims at a) creating awareness besides promoting advancement and dissemination of knowledge on orchids, b) projecting the importance of orchid propagation, conservation, improvement and cultivation, and c) bringing together all those interested in orchids. In order to achieve these objectives, the society helps in setting up orchid sanctuaries and orchidaria; holds and arranges meetings, symposia, lectures, and shows; publishes a Scientific Journal and a News Letter; and advises and assists the orchid industry in the country. The society also honours distinguishes orchidists with Dr TN Khoshoo and Mrs Usha Vij Memmorial Awards.

thThe centre was established on 5 October 1996 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi to organize research programme on improvement in productivity, quality and commercialization of orchids and bulbous flowering crops. The centre was established at Pakyong after receiving 22.19 acres of land from Government of Sikkim. Later the CPRS, Darjeeling from CPRI was taken over in October 1997 and started a campus for research on temperate orchids and other bulbous flowering crops. The main focus today, is on development of varieties/hybrids, molecular characterization, standardization of agro-techniques, post harvest management, production of quality planting materials through tissue culture and creation of repository of information related to all aspects of orchids. The research work is being carried out with 12 leading projects. In addition to these, 5 externally funded projects are in operating viz., Horticulture Mission for Northeast and Himalayan States (HMNEH), Network Projects on Distinctiveness, Uniformity and Stability on Orchids, DBT’s Mission for North-East for Quality Planting Material and Utilisation for the North East, DBT funded project on ‘Development of protocol for commercialization of Paphiopedilum Orchids in NE states’ and NAIP’s A Value Chain on Selected Aromatic Plants of North East India. The centre was awarded ‘Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award’ for the biennium 2001-03 for outstanding contribution in the orchid cultivation.

Sikkim

Sikkim the India's second smallest state located in the lap of Mount Kanchenjunga (world’s third highest mountain). The state is famous for its lush green vegetation, verdant forests, scenic valleys and majestic mountains. Near about 500 orchid species are available in Sikkim and the state occupies the second position in terms of orchid diversity. The state is also known as paradise of orchids. National Research Centre for Orchids (NRCO) of ICAR is located at Pakyong. Pakyong is well connected by road, located 32 Km away from Gangtok and 18 Km from Ranipool. Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (140 km) and Railway Station is NJP (New Jalpaiguri Station). The delegates are advised to bring woollen clothes for the cool winter season.

Registration Fee (Non Refundable)

Delegate : Rs. 2,500/- Student : Rs. 1,000/- Late/ Spot Registration : Rs. 3,000/-

Spouse /Accompanying persons : Rs. 1,500/-

Mode of Payment

The registration fee (non refundable) may be remitted in advance through demand draft in favour of ‘Organizing Secretary, National Dialogue on Orchid Conservation ’, payable at State Bank of India, Pakyong Branch (Code 9036)

thand be sent with Registration Form duly filled on or before February 20 2013. Spouse /Accompanying persons are not entitled for convention kits and documents.

& Sustainable Development for Community Livelihood

Dates to remember

Submission of abstracts : 20/02/2013Full length paper : 20/02/2013Registration fee : 20/02/2013

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged in the CAU Guest House, Guest House of ICAR Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre (limited 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 written request along with full advance payment.

Advertisement

A few advertisement will be printed in the book of Abstracts and Conference Souvenir. The advertisement rates are given below:1. Back cover full page (colour) Rs.20,000/-2. Inside back cover full page(colour) Rs.15,000/-3. Full page inside (colour) Rs.10,000/- and (B/W) Rs. 5,000/-4. Half page inside (colour) Rs. 5,000/- and (B/W) Rs. 3,000/-

Sponsorships/Co-sponsorship

Floriculture industries, equipments manufacturers, polyhouse/greenhouse designers and other leading organizations are invited to sponsor/co-sponsor the lunch, dinner, registration kits etc. The names of the sponsor and cosponsor will be reflected in the conference souvenir and would be prominently displayed at the conference venue.

Address for Correspondence

Convener- cum- Organizing Secretary:Dr. R .P. Medhi, Director, National Research Centre for Orchids, ICAR,Pakyong 737106, SikkimPh: (03592) – 257954, Mobile: +91 9474524404

Co-Convener:Prof. (Dr.) Promila Pathak,Associate Editor, TOSI, Department of Botany,Punjab University, Chandigarh-160014Ph: (0172) - 2534018, Mobile: +91 9876701963

Co-Organizing SecretaryDr. Ramgopal Devadas,Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding), National Research Centre for Orchids, ICAR,Pakyong 737106, SikkimPh: (03592) – 257282, 257289 (Fax)Mobile: +91 9425315545, E-mail: r.devdas@gmail.com