All India Seminar on Agriculture Engineering

The way to improve rural economy

THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS (INDIA)
Chhattisgarh State Centre, Raipur

THEME

Conservation and management of Engineering inputs, Farm mechanization, Agro processing and value addition, Non conservational energy sources, soil & water conservation and management

 

Objective –

Agricultural mechanization has played an important role in self-sufficiency in Agriculture sector in India. Farm mechanization also enables conservation of inputs, reduces unit energy of operation, increases productivity and removes drudgery and hazards to human and animals. Mechanization of farm operations for crop production has necessitated the use of appropriate machinery for timeliness in field operations and affective application of production inputs by optimizing the output of human, animal and mechanical/electrical power sources. The approach to mechanization in production agriculture of country has been based on improved equipment and enhanced power supply. Compared to mechanization in other parts of country such as Punjab, Hariyana, Western UP, Tamil Nadu, AP which has substituted human labour and drought animals with mechanical prime movers, the very approach is mechanizing Chhattisgarh agriculture has been to maintain a practical mix of labour drought animal power and mechanical/electrical power. The power mix approach will eliminate the risk of labour displacement and more so changed he nature of farm tasks to make those more applicable to the young generation.

In the era of energy crises due to depletion of non-renewable fossil fuel reserves, the renewable energy has to play an important role in years to come. In present line of farming production some amount of agro residue can be diverted from efficient utilization to produce power. Some residue are partially used in house hold cooking and as cattle feed. A huge quantity of cattle dung is available in rural area for generating green energy for the self-sufficient village. The utilization of farm waste by adopting different options such as biomethanation, thermo chemical route etc will provide ample opportunities for rural employment and income generation.

The government is committed to provide more thrust to food processing and agro based industries in an endeavour to increase the income of farmers, create more employment opportunities, and faster rural industrialization. This sector is recognized as having an important role in improving agricultural productivity, reducing wastage of fruits, vegetables and other perishable food items and improving food availability for domestic consumption as well as export.

Conservation and judicious management of natural resources such as soil and water are paramount important for sustainable production. Indicators show that renewable source of energy like water, forest, soil and fisheries are under extreme pressure due to our current farming practices. Failure to manage these resources sustainably and equitably in main cases leads to conflict and disasters.

Farm mechanization, processing and food engineering, renewable energy, soil and water conservation engineering, land and water management, irrigation water management and watershed management issues will be discussed by the experts during the seminar.

Sub Theme -

Farm Power and Machinery

• Tillage and crop residue management
• Sowing, planting, weeding and plant protection
• Harvesting and threshing
• Farm power and mechanization
• Ergonomics
• Precision agriculture

Processing, Dairy and Food Engineering

• Agricultural crop processing
• Horticulture crop processing
• Dairy and food engineering

Soil and Water Engineering

• Hydrogeology and watershed management
• Surface and pressurized irrigation system
• Agriculture drainage
• Ground water hydrology and artificial recharge of ground water
• Soil erosion and conservation technologies
• GIS and Remote sensing application in resources management
• Green house technologies and climate change

Energy in Agriculture

• Solar energy
• Bio conversion technology
• Biofuels
• Energy of production agriculture
• Animal energy
• Thermo chemical energy
• Wind energy

Exhibition -

There will be ab exhibition for the display of implements, services and literature related to theme of the seminar. The tariff and other details can be obtained from the organizing Chairman/ Secretary of the seminar.

Submission of Papers -

Papers on the above mentioned theme and related topics are invited for presentation and discussion during the seminar. The paper should begin with an abstract of 150 words limited to six typed pages in A4 size paper including text, figures and tables etc. the author should follow the guidelines of Journal of Institution of Engineers (I) for preparation of full length paper. The papers should be submitted in the camera ready form for direct printing. The last date for submission of the paper is 10th December 2010.

Proceedings -

A proceeding containing full-length papers presented in poster/orally, messages and advertisement would also be brought out in the form of book to mark the occasion.

Important date & registration fees -

Registration of local delegates should be made before 24th December, 2010. however the outside delegates will be allowed for spot registration also. The payment of advance registration fee will be appreciated.

I.E. (I) member                         :                       Rs. 1000
Non member                            :                       Rs. 1500
Student delegate                       :                       Rs. 500

Sponsorship -

All institutions, industries, Govt. and Semi. Govt. organizations, Manufacturers etc are invited to sponsor any of these events.

Sponsorship                             :                       Rs. 40,000
Seminar Kit Sponsorship          :                       Rs. 20,000
Lunch & Dinner Sponsorship :              Rs. 25,000
Memento and award                 :                       Rs. 10,000
High Tea Sponsorship               :                       Rs. 10,000
(All sponsors will be eligible to depute two members for attending the conference)

Advertizement Tariffs -

The proceeding will be distributed to Dignitaries, Delegates, Corporate Member, and will be sent to various related organizations across the country.

Outer back cover (last page)     :                       Rs. 30,000
Front back cover                      :                       Rs. 20,000
Inner back cover                      :                       Rs. 10,000
Full page cover             :                       Rs. 10,000
Half page cover                        :                       Rs.   8,000
Full page black & white            :                       Rs.   7,000
Half page black & white           :                       Rs.   4,000
Quarter page black & white      :                       Rs.   2,000

Payment -

All payments are to be made by A/c Payee Demand draft or through cheque payable at Raipur in the name of – The Institution of Engineers (India), Raipur.

Accommodation -

Accommodation will be arranged in the guest houses and other available places of IGKV, Raipur.

Venue -

Vivekanand Hall
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishvavidhyalaya, Raipur (C.G.)

Address for Correspondence -

Dr. A.K. Dave
Organizing Secretary
BRSM College of Agriculture Engineering and Technology, Mungeli at IGKV Campus, Raipur – 492006 (C.G.)
Phone : 0771-6459638 (O), 09425521942 (Mob.)
Fax. : 0771-2442131, 2442302
Email : vkp12@yahoo.co.in

For further information contact–

Honorary Secretary or Office Superintendent

Phone  :            0771-2254645
Mob     :           93005 28322