Workshop
on
“HEALTH
BENEFITTING PHYTOCEUTICALS FROM VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND NON FOOD CROPS”
(March
21-23, 2012)ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
There has been an explosion of
consumer interest in health enhancing role of physiologically-active nutraceuticals
and other phytoceuticals derived from fruits, vegetables, medicinal and
aromatic plants, spices, and other non-food crops. In the past, emphasis has
been laid on production and use of biomolecules for effective management of
heart ailments, diabetes, cancer, and other physiological disorders. The global
market for such natural products is expanding rapidly at a CAGR of 10-15%.
Researchers have identified hundreds of compounds with functional qualities,
and they continue to make new discoveries surrounding the complex benefits of
phytochemicals in foods. Fruits, vegetables and several other non-food crops
are rich source of bioactive flavonoides, carotenoides, anthocyanins, vitamins,
and other polyphenolics. Such compounds provide health benefits by disease
prevention through antioxidant activity and reduced disease risks. In the past
few years, emphasis has been laid on the use of nutraceuticals as antioxidants
for the management of malnutrition, heart ailments, diabetes, cancer and other
physical disorders. Natural food colorants are also in great demand as these
make foods more attractive. Nutraceuticals that are based on clear scientific
data demonstrating efficacy and safety will indeed be a good and beneficial
link between nutrition and medicine. Workshop will focus on recent developments
on health benefitting nutraceuticals and functional foods derived from vegetables,
fruits and non-food crops
ELIGIBILITY
Scientists, Assistant Professors
or equivalents and higher working in ICAR institutes/ State Agricultural/
Universities/Central Agricultural Universities having 2 years experience. The participants
must have M. Sc./ Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Post
Harvest Technology/Food Science/Horticulture/Food
Processing or any other related fields. A total of 15 teachers/scientists will
be admitted to this workshop.
DURATION AND VENUE
The workshop will be organized at
the Division of Agricultural Chemicals, Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
New Delhi for 3 days duration from March 21 to 23, 2012
TA&DA
Participants will be paid TA by
the shortest route as per their entitled class by rail/road restricted to maximum
of AC 2T fare. Participants are requested to furnish their tickets in original
in support of their claim. No DA will be provided during entire period of
workshop. Accompanied persons are not permitted.
BOARDING &
LODGING
Participants will be provided
free boarding and lodging by IARI, New Delhi as per ICAR norms.
CONTACT PERSONS
Dr. Suresh Walia
Professor & CPI
Division of Agricultural
Chemicals
I.A.R.I., New Delhi-110 012
Cell: 09868723959
Phone: 011-25842860
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for
receipt of nomination:
9th March 2012
Intimation of selection: 10th March 2012
Confirmation from participants: 12th March 2012
