First Convention of Indian Meat Association and National Symposium on Impact of Globalisation on Indian Meat Industry”  11-12 Dec.2003

Dear Colleague,

The Indian Meat Science Association (IMSA) and Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAGACOVAS), Pondicherry have great pleasure in organizing a National Symposium on “Impact of Globalisation on Indian Meat Industry”  and the First Convention of Indian Meat Association on December 11-12, 2003. This symposium would provide a forum for Meat Scientist, Professionals, Entrepreneurs/Industrialists and exporters to develop an effective linkage between institutions and industry with an objective to meet the challenges of globalisation of the Indian Meat Industry. We extend a warm invitation to all those who are engaged in various spheres of Meat Science and Technology and Industry to participate in this event.

Scientific Programme

The scientific programme of the symposium and convention will offer 5 technical sessions including a full session on Industry-Academy interaction and a separate plenary session. Technical sessions will encompass all aspects of Meat Science & Technology Viz. Meat Production, Meat Processing, Quality Control, Marketing and By-Products utilization.

Call for Papers /Abstracts

Two copies of abstracts of original research papers not exceeding 250 words and typed in double space on A4 size paper have to be sent to the organizing secretary latest by 10.11.203. Abstract (in MS-Word) may also be sent by email to ragacovas@vsnl.com in addition to hard copies. Title of the abstract followed by the name of the author(s) along with their affiliations have to be furnished. The name of the presenting author has to be underlined.

 Registration

 Delegates are invited to register early to enable us to plan adequately and make the best possible arrangements.

 Registration Fee                    Till 10.11.03                  After 10.11.03

 Member delegate                                   Rs.800                                       Rs.1,000

 Non-member delegate                            Rs.1,000                                     Rs.1,200                                

 PG students & retired professionals       Rs.500                                       Rs.600

 Accompanying person                             Rs.500                                       Rs.600

 

Accomodation

All efforts will be made to provide accommodation in Govt. Guest Houses depending on availability at reasonable rate on first-come first-serve basis. Good hotels are available at Pondicherry, tariff ranges from Rs.500-1800 per double bed room per day. Accomodation details with charges must be sent along with the registration form.

 

<<Please Click here to download the Registration form>>

Registration fee (non-refundable) has to be paid by a DD drawn in favour of “Organising Secretary IMSACON-I”, payable at any Nationalised bank at Pondicherry.

Completed registration form along with registration fee, 2 copies of abstracts and accommodation charges may be sent on or before 10.11.2003 to

                                    Dr.V.Kesava Rao

Organising Secretary / Professor & Head

Dept. of Livestock Products Technology ,

Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences,

Pondicherry – 605 009.

 

We once again extend a warm invitation to all concerned. For more information, send us an email at ragacovas@vsnl.com

 

Dr.G.Butchaiah

Dean, RAGACOVAS & Chairman

 

Dr.V.Kesava Rao

Organising Secretary