SECOND CIRCULAR

XXI BIENNIAL NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY

On 

“Doubling Farmers’ Income Through Agronomic Interventions Under Changing Scenario”

24–26 OCTOBER, 2018

at 

Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan 

ORGANIZERS

AND

MAHARANA PRATAP UNIVERSITY OF 

AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

UDAIPUR, RAJASTHAN 313 001

INDIAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMYDIVISION OF AGRONOMY

ICAR–INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

NEW DELHI 110 012

INVITATION

India is supporting 18% of the human and about 11% of livestock’s population

on just 2.4% land and 4.2% of water resources of the world. Country needs to

produce about 5–6 million tonnes additional food grains every year along with

proportional increase in oilseeds, fibres, sugar, vegetables, fruits and livestock’s

products to meet the requirement of the burgeoning population. At the same time,

Indian agriculture is facing second generation problems such as decline in ground

water table, factor productivity, benefit: cost ratio, soil health, use of organic

sources of nutrients, land holding per capita, and deterioration of natural resources.

These issues are threatening the food, water, nutritional, health and environmental

security in future.Past strategy for development of the agriculture sector in India has focused

primarily on raising agricultural output and improving food security. This strategy

involved (a) an increase in productivity through better technology and varieties and

increased use of quality seed, fertiliser, irrigation and agro-chemicals; (b) incentive

structure in the form of remunerative prices for some crops and subsidies on farm

inputs; (c) public investments in agriculture; and (d) facilitating institutions. The

strategy paid dividends as the country was able to address severe food shortage

that emerged during mid-1960s. During the last half a Century (1965 to 2015),

since the adoption of green revolution, India’s food production multiplied 3.7 times

while the population multiplied by 2.5 times. The net result has been a 45% increase

in per person food production, which has made India not only food self-sufficient at

aggregate level, but also a net food exporting country. The strategy did not explicitly recognize the need to raise farmers’ income and

did not mention any direct measure to promote farmers’ welfare. The experience

shows that in some cases, growth in output brings similar increase in farmers’

income but in many cases farmers’ income did not grow much with increase in

output. The net result has been that farmers’ income remained low, which is evident

from the incidence of poverty among farm households. The NSSO data on

Consumption Expenditure Survey for year 2011–12 reveals that more than one fifth

of rural households with self-employment in agriculture as their principal

occupation’ were having income less than the poverty line. The proportion of farm

households suffering from poverty was quite high in some states. The highest

incidence was observed in Jharkhand where 45.3% of farm households, the lowest in

Punjab where 0.5% farm households were under poverty and at National level 22.5%.Farmers’ income also remained low in relation to income of those working in the

non-farm sector. During early 1980s, farm income per cultivator was just 34% of

income of a non-agriculture worker. This disparity was quite large and required a

policy response to raise farmers’ income at a faster rate. After 1993–94, relative

income of farmers worsened and reached one-fourth of income of non-agricultural

workers. There was some improvement during 2004–05 to 2011–12, but no change

over the 1983–84 level. The past four years (2012–13 to 2015–16) again witnessed

deterioration in relative income of farmers.The low and highly fluctuating farm income is causing detrimental effect on the

interest in farming and farm investments, and is also forcing more and more

cultivators, particularly younger age group, to leave farming. This can cause serious

adverse effect on the future of agriculture in the country.Realising the need to pay special attention to the plight of farmers the Central

Government changed the name of Ministry of Agriculture to Ministry of Agriculture

and Farmers Welfare in 2015. It is apparent that income earned by a farmer from

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agriculture is crucial to address agrarian distress and promote farmers welfare. In

this background, the goal set by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to

double farmers’ income by 2022-23 is central to promote farmers’ welfare, reduce

agrarian distress and bring parity between income of farmers and those working in

non-agricultural professions.Doubling real income of farmers till 2022–23 over the base year of 2015–16,

requires annual growth of 10.4% in farmers’ income. This implies that the on-going

and previously achieved rate of growth in farm income has to be sharply

accelerated. Therefore, strong measures will be needed to harness all possible

sources of growth in farmers’ income within as well as outside agriculture sector.

The major sources of growth operating within agriculture sector related to

“Doubling Farmers’ Income” are:

� Improvement in productivity,

� Reduction in cost of cultivation,

� Increase in cropping intensity,

� Diversification towards high value crops,

� Increase in production of livestock, and

� Improved price realisation by farmers

The proposed symposium on “Doubling Farmers’ Income Through

Agronomic Interventions Under Changing Scenario” will provide platform for

interaction among the scientists, industrialists, policy makers, research scholars

and farmers, working on various aspects of Doubling Farmers’ Income and will

come out with concrete recommendations for solving the emerging challenges of

Indian Agriculture.

We consider it our privileges to extend you a warm invitation for your active

participation in the XXI Biennial National Symposium to accomplish its objectives.

Looking forward to meet you in the XXI Biennial National Symposium of ISA at

Udaipur.

Prof. Trilochan Mohapatra� Dr A.K. VyasSecretary (DARE) &�Director General (ICAR) � President, Indian Society of AgronomyKrishi Bhavan, New Delhi� and ADG (HRM), ICAR, KAB II, New Delhi

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SYMPOSIUM THEME PRESENTATION FORMAT

� Plenary Lecture: World renowned scientists, policy makers and administrators

will be invited to deliver plenary lecture. They would present overview of the

Symposium. Speakers will be requested to provide 3-4 pages write up of their

talk along with brief biota for inclusion in the pre-Symposium proceedings.

Plenary lecture will be 40-50 minutes duration.

� Invited Lectures: These would offer an insight into the Symposium. Technical

committee constituted for each symposium will identify 5–6 speakers. Lecture

of each speaker will be 15–20 minutes duration followed by discussion. Lead

speakers of the symposium will be requested to provide 4–5 pages extended

summary of their talk and brief biota for inclusion in the pre-Symposium

proceedings.

� Contributory Papers: This would provide an opportunity for oral presentation

of research papers received/submitted for poster presentation. Limited

number of papers will be selected by the committee for presentation on merit

and speakers will be informed well in advance for making the presentation. The

presentation will be for 7–8 minutes.

� Posters Presentation: All the delegates will get an opportunity to present their

contributory research papers through poster presentation. Poster presentation

will be arranged theme-wise. This would provide an opportunity to the

participants to present their work in a more informal manner with personalized

interaction with other participants. Material for fixing the posters will be

provided by the organizers. Guidelines for poster preparation are given

separately in the circular.

� Sponsor Presentation: Limited sponsor presentation will be arranged to

provide an opportunity to sponsors to share their views with the delegates.

� Extended Summaries: Delegates will submit extended summaries of their

research papers before the last date for receipt of extended summaries. These

extended summaries will be published in Pre-Symposium Proceedings.

Guidelines for preparation of extended summaries are given separately in

circular. Delegates are requested to adhere to guidelines while preparing the

extended summaries. Extended summaries not prepared according to

guidelines will not be accepted for publication.

CALL FOR EXTENDED SUMMARIES

The extended summaries of all the contributory papers will be published and

provided to the delegates as soft copy in a CD/Pen-drive during the Symposium.

These must reach the Organizing Secretary in the prescribed format latest by July

31, 2018. Thereafter, no extended summary will be accepted. The guidelines for

extended summaries are given in this circular separately. Extended summary

prepared without following the style and format and guidelines will not be accepted

for publication. A soft copy of the extended summary prepared in Microsoft word

doc may be emailed to Organizing Secretary Email: secretary_isa@hotmail.com

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TECHNICAL SESSIONS OF XXI BIENNIAL NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Presidential Address and Dr P.S. Lamba Memorial Lecture

� � :� Dr Panjab Singh, President, NAAS, New DelhiChair

� � :� Dr S. Pasupalak, Vice Chancellor, OUAT, BhubaneswarCo-Chair

� � � Dr G.L. Keshwa, Vice Chancellor, AU, Kota

� � :� Dr N.K. Jain, Principal Scientist, HRM Unit, ICAR, New DelhiConvener

1. Efficient Management of Low- or no-cost Inputs and Bio-resources Utilisation

� � :� Dr Arvind Kumar, Vice Chancellor, RLB CAU, Jhansi, Chair

� � :� Dr D.K. Sharma, Ex-Director, CSSRI, KarnalCo-Chair

� � � Dr R.K. Rai, Ex-Professor, Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi

� � :� Dr J.S. Mishra, Head, Crop Research, ICAR-Research Convener

Complex for ER, Patna

2. Efficient Rain and Irrigation Water Management

� � : � Dr A.S. Faroda, Ex-Chairman, ASRB, New DelhiChair

� � :� Dr A.K. Gupta, Dean, College of Agri-Business, Jobner Co-Chair

� � :� Dr M.K. Arvadia, Principal NM College, Navsari

� � :� Dr G. Ravindra Charry, Project Coordinator, AICRPDA, Convener

CRIDA, Hyderabad

3. Diversification for Sustainable Resource Use & Farm Income Under Changing

Scenario

� � :� Dr G.B. Singh, Ex-DDG (NRM), ICAR, New DelhiChair

� � : � Dr A.K. Singh, Vice Chancellor, BAU, Sabour Co-Chair

� � � Dr S. Bhaskar, ADG (AAF & CC), ICAR, New Delhi

� � :� Dr B. Gangaiah, Head, Crop Production, CIARI, Port BlairConvener

4. IFS and ICM for Different Agro-ecosystems and Resourcefulness

� � : � Dr A.K. Dahama, Ex-Vice Chancellor, SKRAU, BikanerChair

� � :� Dr N.P. Singh, Director, NIASM, Malegaon, Baramati Co-Chair

� � : � Dr A.S. Panwar, Director, IIFSR, Modipuram, Meerut

� � : � Dr U.V. Mahadakar, Associate Dean, COA, DapoliConvener

5. Conservation Agriculture and Climate Resilient Agronomy

� � :� Dr V. Praveen Rao, Vice Chancellor, PJTSAU, HyderabadChair

� � :� Dr A.R. Sharma, Director Research, RLB CAU, JhansiCo-Chair

� � � Dr Raghav Thakur, Dean, COA, BAU, Ranchi

� � :� Dr T.K. Das, Principal Scientist, IARI, New DelhiConvener

6. Organic, Precision and Contractual Farming

� � : � Dr P.S. Rathore, Vice Chancellor, SKNAU, JobnerChair

� � : � Dr M.A. Shankar, Ex-DOR, UAS, Bengaluru Co-Chair

� � � Dr P.K. Ghosh, National Coordinator, ICAR, New Delhi

� � : � Dr Dilip Singh, Professor, MPUAT, UdaipurConvener

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7. Farm Mechanisation, Post-harvest Management, Processing, Value Addition and

Marketing

� � : � Dr N.S. Rathore, DDG (Education), ICAR, New DelhiChair

� r� : � Dr R.P. Singh, Ex-Head, Agronomy, IARI, and Executive Co-Chai

Secretary, IAUA, New Delhi

� � � Dr A.M. Patel, Director of Research & Dean, PGS, SKDAU, SK

Nagar

� � : � Dr L.M. Garnayak, Dean, COA, OUAT, BhubaneswarConvener

8. Agronomy Education, Training, Technology and Enabling Policies to support

income generating activities

� � : � Dr V.M. Bhale, Vice Chancellor, Dr PDKV, Krishi Nagar, AkolaChair

� � : � Dr Kalyan Singh, Ex-Dean, IAS, BHU, Varanasi Co-Chair

� � � Dr S.D. Singh, APCCF & Nodal Officer, Uttarakhand

� � :� Dr Suresh Kumar Gautam, Prof. & Head, Agronomy, CSK Convener

HPKV, Palampur

Plenary/Evening Lecture

� � :� Dr T. Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR, New DelhiChair

� � :� Dr T.C. Jain, Ex-Senior Agriculturist, World Bank, GurugramCo-Chair

� � � Dr U.S. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, MPUAT, Udaipur

� � :� Dr V.K. Singh, Head, Agronomy, IARI, New DelhiConvener

General Session

� � :� Dr T.C. Jain, Ex-Senior Agriculturist, World Bank, Gurugram Chair

� � :� Dr N.T. Yaduraju, Ex-Director, DWR, JabalpurCo-Chair

� � � Dr R.M. Kummur, Ex-CGM, NABARD, Mumbai

� � :� Dr S.P.S. Tanwar, Principal Scientist, CAZRI, JodhpurConvener

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REGISTRATION FEE AND MODE OF PAYMENT

� Up to 14-8-2018� After due date

ISA Members� `6,000/-� `7,000/-

Non-ISA-Members� `8,000/-� `9,000/-

RA/JRF� `5,000/-� `6,000/-

Students� `4,000/-� `5,000/-

Accompanying person� `5,000/-� -

REGISTRATION

IMPORTANT POINTS

� XXI Biennial National Symposium will be open to registrants only.

� Registration Form enclosed with this brochure (also available on Society

website) should be filled in and sent to Organizing Secretary, XXI Biennial

National Symposium, New Delhi along with registration fee by August 14,

2018.

� The registration fee for the participant will cover participation in all scientific

sessions, the proceedings and other soft and printed material of the

symposium, welcome reception, lunch and dinner, tea/coffee during session

breaks. It does not include charges for accommodation.

� Registration fee may be sent through Demand Draft/at par Cheque in favour of

“Secretary, Indian Society of Agronomy (Saving A/c No. 91212010007024)”

payable at New Delhi. For Electronic Transfer to Bank Account, please remit

funds through IFS Code: SYNB0009121; Branch Code: 9121; Account number:

91212010007024; Account Name: Secretary, Indian Society of Agronomy,

Division of Agronomy, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 110 012, Bank: SYNDICATE BANK

(NSC Branch), NSC Beej Bhawan, Pusa Campus, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 110 012,

under intimation to Secretary, ISA

� Photocopy of registration form can be used.

THE XXI BIENNIAL NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM IN BRIEF

CLOSING DATES

Receipt of Extended Summaries� :� July 31, 2018

Issue of Acceptance letters of papers� :� July 15, 2018

Receipt of full-length invited paper� :� August 14, 2018

Receipt of registration fee without late fee� :� August 14, 2018

Request for accommodation� :� August 31, 2018Submission of accommodation charges� :� September 15, 2018

XXI BIENNIAL NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMME

Registration (on-spot)� :� October 23–24, 2018

Inauguration� :� October 24, 2018

Symposium� :� October 24–26, 2018

Poster sessions� : � October 24–25, 2018

Plenary lecture� :� October 24, 2018

Concluding session� :� October 26, 2018Field visit/Trip/Excursion tour� :� October 26, 2018

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SYMPOSIUM VENUE� : � Rajasthan College of� � Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

� The Official language of the symposium is English.

FIELD VISIT & POST SYMPOSIUM TOUR

� It is proposed to organize a field visit and tour to the places around Udaipur

during the symposium.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Agronomists, Scientists, Students and other Stakeholders of related disciplines

are invited to participate and share their experience in the symposium. They are

requested to contribute articles for poster presentation in the form of “Extended

Summary”. The ISA will publish soft copy of the Extended Summaries of the

papers meant for poster presentation. The “Extended Summary” is to be submitted

on A4 size paper, typed double space in English and should not exceed 2 pages with

25 mm margin all around. It should contain title, name of authors with place of work

(name of person making presentation along with his/her mailing address to be

indicated as foot note), objectives of study, methodology, results and conclusion.

The data, if necessary, may be restricted to one small table. References should be

restricted to 2–3 only. The paper may be submitted by Email:

secretary_isa@hotmail.com latest by July 31, 2018.

INVITED PAPERS

Keynote addresses and invited papers from eminent experts have been planned for presentation.

EXHIBITION

An exhibition will be organized at the XXI Biennial National Symposium venue

during 24–26 October, 2018 at MPUA&T, Udaipur, Rajasthan. The exhibition area

will be the focal point of the Symposia and the programme is structured to maximize

the opportunity for delegates to visit this area. It has limited access to non-delegates

also. Space for exhibition can be reserved by contacting the organizers well in

advance. Exhibitors will get 3 m × 3 m space within the Exhibition area, having three

sidewall, carpet, 1 table, 2 chairs, one standard electric power point, two spotlight

and dust bin. The charges for the 3 m x 3 m space will be ̀ 40,000. Space preference

will be first come first served basis.

SPONSORS

Organizers will be delighted to have sponsors in this National Symposium Event for

addressing the issues of “Doubling Farmers’ Income Through Agronomic

Interventions Under Changing Scenario”. This Symposium is an unique

opportunity to promote your organization on the stage. Sponsors of this

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Package benefits to various categories of sponsors

Standard benefit� Diamond� Gold� Silver

Time slot in Technical session� 10-15 minutes� – –

Advertisement/space in Souvenir� Full page� Full page –

Opportunity to insert 1–2 pages Yes� Yes� Yesof promotional write-up and photoin registration bag�Logo on sponsorship signage� Yes Yes� Yes

Acknowledgement in Souvenir and Yes� Yes Yessymposium proceedings�Thank you recognition at programme � Yes� Yes Yesvenue

symposium will get marketing exposure to extensive on-site visibility to post-event

coverage. Sponsoring the symposium is the ideal way to reach a huge gathering of

scientists, administrators, policy and decision makers and consumers. This will

provide an excellent opportunity for cost effective marketing. In order to provide

maximum flexibility to the sponsors, we have different sponsorship levels, detail of

which along with other information is available at the ISA website: isa-india.in.

Sponsors may contact the organizers to negotiate various combinations in order to

maximize their opportunities.

Levels of sponsorship to provide maximum flexibility to sponsors

� Category � Contribution

� Diamond sponsor� `2,50,000+

� Gold sponsor� `2,00,000+

� Silver sponsor � `1,50,000+

ADVERTISEMENT

In Souvenir of the symposium which will contain message from VIP and articles from

renowned scientists, policy makers and administrators have provision for

advertisement by the Companies. Souvenir is a very important publication of the

symposium and is usually kept by the delegates for long–period and used as

reference book. Interested Company may contact the organizers for giving their

advertisements. Space preference will be first come first served basis.

The rate for exhibition + advertisement will be as follows.

Full page insertion (Coloured)� `60,000

Half page insertion (Coloured)� `30,000

Full page insertion + space for exhibition� `70,000

Half page insertion + space for exhibition� `60,000

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NATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Patron� :� Dr T. Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) & DG (ICAR), New Delhi

Chairman� :� Dr A.K. Vyas, President, ISA and ADG (HRM), ICAR, New Delhi

Co-Chairman� :� Prof. U.S. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, MPUAT, Udaipur

Convener� :� Dr V.K. Singh, Vice President, ISA and Head, Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi

Members

Dr Ambika Singh, Ex -President, ISA, Varanasi� Dr A.S. Faroda, Ex-President, ISA, Jodhpur

Dr G.B. Singh, Ex-President, ISA, Lucknow� Dr D.P. Singh, Ex-President, ISA, Hisar

Dr Panjab Singh, President, NAAS, New Delhi� Dr Arvind Kumar, Ex-President, ISA, Jhansi

Dr M.S. Gill, Ex-President, ISA, Ludhiana � Dr Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, New Delhi

Dr Gurbachan Singh, Ex-President, ISA, Karnal � Dr T.C. Jain, Editor-in-Chief, ISA, Gurugram

Dr N.S. Rathore, DDG (Edn.), ICAR, New Delhi � Dr A.K. Singh, DDG (Ag Extn), ICAR, New Delhi

Dr A.K. Singh, DDG (Hort/CS), ICAR, New Delhi � Dr K. Alagusundaram, DDG (Ag Engg/NRM), ICAR, Delhi

Dr J.K. Jena, DDG (Fishries/AS), ICAR, New Delhi � Dr P.S. Rathore, VC, SKNAU, Jobner

Dr G.L. Keshwa, VC, AU, Kota � Dr A.K. Singh, VC, BAU, Sabour

Dr V. Praveen Rao, VC, PJTSAU, Hyderabad � Dr V.M. Bhale, VC, PDKV, Akola

Dr S. Pasupalak, VC, OUAT, Bhubaneswar � Dr B.R. Chhipa, VC, SKRAU, Bikaner

Dr D.P. Biradar, Ex-VC, UAS, Dharwad� Dr S. Bhaskar, ADG (AAF & CC), ICAR, New Delhi

Dr D.D. Patra, VC, BCKV, Kalyani � Dr R.P. Singh, Executive Secretary, IAUA, New Delhi

Dr M.C. Saxena, ES, IDDC, Gurugram � Dr M.S. Shaktawat, Ex-Director Extension, Udaipur

Dr R.K. Rai, Ex-Professor, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi � Dr Arunabh Joshi, Dean, RCA, Udaipur

Dr I.P.S. Ahlawat, Ex-Head, IARI, New Delhi � Dr B.P. Bhatt, Director, ICAR RCER, Patna

Dr A.K. Mehta, DoR, MPUAT, Udaipur � Dr S.D. Singh, APCCF & Nodal Officer, Uttarakhand

Dr V. Nepalia, Head, Agronomy, RCA, Udaipur � Dr Amar Veer Singh, PCIT, Trichy

Dr N.C. Jain, APCCF, GoR, Jaipur � Dr O.P. Chaturvedi, Director, CIAFRI, Jhansi

Sh Amrender Kumar, PDIT, New Delhi � Dr A. Arunachalam, PSO to DG, ICAR, New Delhi

Dr N.P. Singh, Director, NIASM, Baramati � Dr G. Ravindra Charry, PC, AICRP on DA, Hyderabad

Dr A.S. Panwar, Director, IIFSR, Modipuram � Dr Kalyan Singh, Ex-Dean, BHU, Varanasi

Dr Rajbir Singh, Director, ATARI, Ludhiana � Dr C.L. Patel, Ex-Dean, Navsari

Dr M.A. Shankar, Ex-DoR, UAS, Bengaluru� Dr O.P. Singh, President R&D, Dhanuka, New Delhi

Dr U.V. Mahadkar, Assoc. Dean, DBSKKV, Dapoli � Dr Ashok Kumar, Principal Scientist, ICAR, New Delhi

Dr D.S. Yadav, Director (Marketing), FAI, New Delhi Dr D.S. Rana, Emeritus Scientist, ICAR, New Delhi

Shri Ashok Paliwal, Progressive Farmer, Udaipur� Dr Y.S. Shivay, Professor, Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEEChairman� : Dr T.C. Jain, Ex-Senior Agriculturist, World Bank, Gurugram

Co-Chairman� : Dr R.P. Singh, Ex-Head, Agronomy & Executive Secretary, IAUA and New Delhi

Convener� : Dr D.S. Rana, Emeritus Scientist, ICAR, New Delhi

Members

Dr S.K. Dhyani, Ex-Director, CAFRI, Jhansi� Dr V.K. Singh, Head, Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi

Dr M.S. Yadav, Councillor-Jharkhand, ISA, Ranchi� Dr P.L. Maliwal, Ex-DoR and Emeritus Professor, Udaipur

Dr S.K. Sharma, ZDR, Udaipur � Dr T.K. Das, Principal Scientist, IARI, New Delhi

Dr Satish Kumar, Councillor-Haryana, ISA, Hisar� Dr Anchal Dass, Principal Scientist, IARI, New Delhi

Dr S.K. Pareek, Ex-Principal Scientist, New Delhi� Dr Anil Kumar, Senior Scientist, IARI, New Delhi

Dr N.L. Joshi, Ex-Head, CAZRI, Jodhpur Dr Y.S. Shivay, Professor, IARI, New Delhi

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PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

Chairman� : Dr R.L. Yadav, Ex-Director, IISR, Lucknow

Co-Chairman� : Dr P.K. Ghosh, National Coordinator, ICAR, New Delhi

Convener� : Dr Shiva Dhar, Principal Scientist, IARI, New Delhi

Members� :

Dr S.S. Rathore, Pri. Scientist, IARI, New Delhi Dr Rajiv Kumar Singh, Pri. Scientist, IARI, New Delhi�Dr R.S. Bana, Scientist (Sr. Scale), IARI, New Delhi� Dr Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Sr. Scientist, IARI, New Delhi

Dr Seema Sepat, Scientist (Sr. Scale), IARI, New Delhi Dr Teekam Singh, Sr. Scientist, IARI, New Delhi

Dr Dileep Kumar, Scientist (Sr. Scale), IISR, Lucknow Dr C.P. Nath, Scientist, IIPR, Kanpur�Dr P.K. Upadhyay, Scientist, IARI, New Delhi� Dr G.A. Rajanna, Scientist, IARI, New Delhi

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

Chairman� : Dr Sain Dass, Ex-Director, IIMR, New Delhi

Co-Chairman� : Dr R.K. Rai, Ex-Professor, Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi

Convener� : Dr Ashok Kumar, Treasurer, ISA, New Delhi

Members� : Dr Y.S. Shivay, Professor, Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi� Dr P.S. Bodake, Joint Secretary, ISA, RahuriDr (Mrs) V. Chandrika, Councillor-AP, ISA, Tirupati � Dr S.L. Jat, Councillor-Delhi, ISA, New DelhiDr A.M. Patel, Councillor-Gujarat, ISA, SK Nagar� Dr R. Lakpale, Councillor-Chhattisgarh, ISA,

RaipurDr M.D. Vyas, Councillor-MP, ISA, Sehore � Dr B.C. Sharma, Councillor-J&K, ISA, JammuDr Janardan Singh, Councillor-HP, ISA, Palampur � Dr L.M. Garnayak, Councillor-Odisha, ISA, BhubneswerDr Thakar Singh, Councillor-Punjab, ISA, Ludhiana � Dr K. Avil Kumar, Councillor-Telangana, ISA, HyderabadDr Rohitshav Singh, Councillor-UK, ISA, Pantnagar � Dr R.M. Kummur, Ex-CGM, BengaluruDr Jitendra Kumar, Syngenta, Rudrapur � Dr Rajvir Rathi, Bayer, Gurugram Dr Shashi Kant Bhinde, MOSAIC, Gurugram � Dr Soumitra Das, IZA, New Delhi

LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE AT UDAIPUR

Technical Session Programme Committee Chairman: Dr L.N. Dashora, ProfessorConvener: Dr Devendra Jain, Asstt. Professor

Registration Committee Chairman: Dr S.L. Mundra, ProfessorConvener: Dr Roshan Choudhary, Asstt. Prof.

Accommodation, Medical Committee Chairman: Dr Shanti K. Sharma, Professor, ZDRConvener: Dr Arvind Verma, Professor

Transport CommitteeChairman: Dr S.K. Intodia, ProfessorConvener: Dr Rajeev Bairathi, Professor

Excursion/ Tours Committee Chairman: Dr H.K. Jain, ProfessorConvener: Dr S.C. Meena, Assoc. Professor

Exhibition Committee Chairman: Dr N.S. Solanki, ProfessorConvener: Dr R.H. Meena, Assoc. Professor

Cultural Prgoramme Committee Chairman: Dr Amit Trivedi, Professor

Convener: Dr Abhay Dashora, Asstt. Professor

Press Media Committee Chairman: Dr Subodh K. Sharma, Professor & � Dean, FisheriesConvener: Dr S.K. Khandewal, STA

Stage and Hall Management Committee Chairman: Dr S.S. Sharma, ProfessorConvener: Dr R.S. Choudhary, Asstt. Professor

Poster Session Committee Chairman: Dr M.K. Kaushik, Professor Convener: Dr Raghuvir Singh, Professor

Food and Hospitality CommitteeChairman: Dr Dilip Singh, Professor Convener: Dr R.N. Bunkar, Asstt. Professor

Secretarial Facilities CommitteeChairman: Dr Jagdish Choudhary, Asstt. ProfessorConvener: Dr B.G. Chippa, Asstt. Professor

Medical Assistance Committee Chairman: Dr B.L. Baheti, ProfessorConvener: Dr P.P. Jani, Professor

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GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF EXTENDED SUMMARY

� Only one extended summary will be accepted in first authorship.

� The Extended Summary should not exceed 3 double space typed quarter size

pages, including tables, figures and references. Authors should ensure scientific and grammatical correctness of Extended Summary as it will be published as such without any editing.

� Follow the style and format of Indian Journal of Agronomy strictly, as per

guidelines to authors given at Society website: www.isa-india.in and first issue of each volume of the journal.

� The title should be short, specific and phrased to identify the content of the

article.

� By-line should include the author(s) name(s) {name of the person presenting the

paper to be underlined}, and place of work including the name of the university/organization (Full form-no abbreviation), state, pin code and the country. In case, the present address of any of the author is different, it should be given with complete address as footnote.

� The extended summary should begin with brief introduction and objectives,

followed by methodology, results, conclusion and references. Heading of Methodology, Results, Conclusion and References may be given in capital letters. No heading of introduction is required.

� All references appearing in the text should appear at the end of the article and

vice-versa. The reference should include the names of all authors, year, full title of the article, full name of publisher, place and year should also be given. For proceedings of symposium/seminar etc., the title of the paper, title of seminar/symposium, place, date and pages should appear along with names of all authors and year.

� Number of tables, figures and references should be kept at minimum. There

should not be duplication of data and figures. Figures should be comprehensive and nicely printed with clear legends. The figure number and table should not have more than 6 columns.

� Data of 2 or more years/seasons should be pooled. No symbols for the

treatments to be used. Author(s) must follow standard abbreviations. All weights and measurements must be in Sl (metric) units.

� Extended Summary should be typed in Times New Roman, normal fonts with

double space. Font’s size for different parts of extended summary Title-14 points bold, Authors-12 points, Institute name–11 points italic. Content-11 points. Heading in capital.

� The entire Extended Summary including text, figures and tables must be in MS

Word Doc file only. All Extended Summary should be mailed to secretary_isa@hotmail.com. Last date of Extended Summary submission is 31 July, 2018.

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GUIDELINES FOR POSTER PRESENTATION

� For each symposium, there will be a poster session to encourage detailed

discussion with presenters. The papers contributed for each poster session will

have a Convener. The Convener will prepare and present summary of the poster

session in the respective symposium. The posters are to be prepared in the

standard format.� Posters will be the principal format for the participant’s volunteered

presentations. Posters facilitate the exchange of experience and ideas. The

posters will be grouped according to the sub-themes of the Symposium and a

specific day, time and space will be allotted to each poster which will be

indicated in the program for poster presentation. A good poster must be

readable, legible, well organized and concise. For sake of uniformity, the

following guidelines may be adhered for the preparation of posters:� Lettering: The lettering for the title should be 36 points in bold capital while that

of name of authors in 28 points bold lower case and institution in 24 points bold

italics lower case may be followed. All additional lettering should be 20 points

normal. The headings namely, objectives, methodology, results and

summary/conclusion should be in 20 points bold lower case.� Script. Table and figure headings and text should be bold face lettering of 20

points. The numerals and letters included in the figures and tables should be 16

points normal.�� The size of the poster should not exceed 1.80 m (height) and 0.90 m width.

� Remember, a lot of people will read or study your poster while you are away, in

such a case make sure that message is clear and simple.

� Extended summaries scheduled for poster presentation will be grouped theme-

wise, numbered and listed in the final program. Posters will be evaluated by the

Committee for awards. Student’s posters will be evaluated separately. Poster preparation: The title card at the top should include in addition to title (in

capitals), name(s) of the author(s) and their affiliation. The text of the poster may

be divided into objective (two to three sentences), methodology, results

(including tables, charts/graphs) and summary/conclusions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

INSURANCE: The Organizing Committee assumes no liability for participants’ personal accidents, sickness, and theft or property damage. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Symposium will be English.

LETTER OF INVITATION: Individuals requiring an official letter of invitation in order to obtain a visa and authorization to attend the Symposium should contact the Organizing Committee. An invitation letter will be sent on request to registered delegates only. The letter of invitation does not financially obligate the Symposium organizers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the Symposium are the sole responsibility of the participant.

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ABOUT UDAIPUR

Udaipur is one of the most beautiful

cities of India. It is well connected by

train, bus and air from different parts of

the country.

Udaipur, formerly the capital of the

Mewar Kingdom, is the city in the

western Indian state of Rajasthan.

Founded by Maharana Udai Singh in

1559, it is often referred as the “Venice oof East”. It is located at 24’58 N and

o73’71 E coordinates and lies at an

altitude of 582 m above mean sea level.

Udaipur is the heroic land of unrivaled legendry “Maharana Pratap”, a name that

conjures before ones eye the entire panorama of Indian history replete with the

annals of patriotism, valor and self-sacrifice.

The “City of Lakes” is located around sapphire

water lakes and is hemmed in by lush green hills of

Aravallis. Apart from beautiful lakes, Udaipur is known

for its history, culture, scenic locations and palaces.

Udaipur has been an inspiration of countless artists,

architects, poets and film makers over the years.

Udaipur with the treasure of history, picturesque

architecture and bewitching landscape is an

unparalleled destination on the tourist map of India.

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Serene in the shadows

of dark green hills,

Lake P i cho la i s

shimmering jewel,

from the opal surface

of which rise fairy

snow white palaces,

J a g m a n d i r a n d

J a g n i w a s . A m o n g numerous exquisite places to visit are city palace,

Jagdish Temple, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal,

Sahelionki Bari, Pratap Memorial (Moti Magri), Fateh

Sagar, Shilpgram and the Monsoon Palace (Sajjan

Garh). The nearby attractions include the famous

CONTACT ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

Dr Y.S. Shivay

Organizing Secretary

Indian Society of Agronomy

Division of Agronomy

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute

New Delhi 110 012

Tel. Off. 011-25842283; Mobile: 09717078548/09868337578

E-mail: secretary_isa@hotmail.com

CONTACT PERSON AT UDAIPURDr V. Nepalia

Local Organizing Secretary

Professor & Head

Department of Agronomy

Rajasthan College of Agriculture

Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology

Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan

Tel. Off.: 0294-2417374; Mb. 09414736640Email: vnepalia@gmail.com

Executive Council of Indian Society of Agronomy for 2017 & 2018

President : Dr A.K. Vyas, ADG (HRM), ICAR, KAB-II, New Delhi

Vice President : Dr V.K. Singh, Head, Division of Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi

Secretary : Dr Y.S. Shivay, Professor & Principal Scientist, Division of Agronomy,

IARI, New Delhi

Joint Secretary� : Dr Prashant Bodake, Chief Scientist, AICRP on Water Management,

MPKV, Rahuri, M.S.

Treasurer � : Dr Ashok Kumar, Principal Scientist, KAB-I, ICAR, New Delhi

Editor-in-Chief� : Dr T.C. Jain, Ex-Senior Agriculturist, World Bank, Gurugram, Haryana

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Haldighati, the battlefield of Maharana Pratap lead Mewar forces and the Mughals.

The famous temple of Srinathji at Nathdwara, Eklinji, Charbhujaji and Kesriyanathji

along with Lake Jaisamand, the second largest man made lake of Asia, Lake

Rajsamand, Kumbhalgarh and Chittorgarh forts are favourite environs places of

visit. The weather in Udaipur during second fortnight of October is mild with oaverage minimum and maximum temperatures of about 15 and 33 C, requiring

mild woolen apparels.

XXI BIENNIAL NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM On

“Doubling Farmers’ Income Through Agronomic Interventions Under Changing Scenario”

24–26 October, 2018

at

Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan

REGISTRATION FORM

1. � Full Name (IN BLOCK LETTERS) .....................................................................

2. � Designation� .....................................................................

3. � Organization� .....................................................................

4. � Mailing Address� .....................................................................

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� � .....................................................................

� E-mail� .....................................................................

� Mobile number� .....................................................................

5. � Demand draft/Multi City Cheque No. & date� ...........................................................

� Amount (`)� .....................................................................

� Payable at� .....................................................................

� Name of the Bank� .....................................................................

NEFT details Bank Account No. 91212010007024; Beneficiaries Name (As per Bank Pass Book)

Indian Society of Agronomy; Bank & Branch Name SYNDICATE BANK (NSC Branch);

MICR Code 110025088; IFSC Code SYNB0009121

6. � Title of the paper� ............................................................................................

� .................................................................................................................................

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7. � The paper relates to theme � .......................................................................

8. � I am attending � Yes/No

9. � I am presenting the paper � Yes/No

10. � I am enclosing the extended summary� Yes/No

11. � I am interested in post symposium tour � Yes/No

Date: Signature

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