This document announces a national seminar on sericultural development in temperate regions that will discuss recent trends and developments in sericulture with an emphasis on temperate regions. It provides information on the date, location, registration fees, submission guidelines for papers, accommodation options, and contact details for the organizing committee. The seminar aims to bring scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs and government officials together on a common platform to discuss strategies for conserving silk genetic resources, improving mulberry production, and advancing reeling and disease management techniques under temperate conditions.

1. Organized by
Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute
Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles
Govt. of India, Pampore-192 121
Jammu & Kashmir
National Seminar
on
Sericultural Development in
Temperate Region-Problems & Prospects
CALL FOR PAPERS
Participants will be invited to present lead papers/research
/review/ base papers based on their own research work /
expertise / experiences in various fields of sericulture. The
paper should be typed in 12 pt. in Times New Roman font on
A4 size paper (MS Word 2003 doc.). The title should be in
capital letters followed by the name of the author/co-authors
and address (including email). Photographs should be in JPEG
format. The full length research papers will be reviewed and
published in the special issue of Indian Horticulture Journal
(NAAS rating 3.41) published by Indian Society of Advanced
Horticulture against the nominal printing charges. It is
requested to submit the Manuscript by email to
tempsericulture@gmail.com or snazeerahmed@gmail.com
Sub-theme/Subject Areas:
1) Strategies for conservation and evaluation of seri-genetic
resources under temperate conditions.
2) Mulberry improvement, production & protection
technologies with special emphasis on climate change
under temperate conditions.
3) Integrated nutrient management and soil moisture
conservation for sustainable sericulture.
4) Rearing technologies and disease management.
5) Recycling of seri-waste, byproduct utilization and value
addition in Sericulture.
6) Advancements in silk cocoon reeling and post reeling
techniques.
7) Seed production in mulberry and non mulberry sectors.
8) Biotechnological approaches for host plant and silkworm
improvement.
9) Entrepreneurial approaches in sericulture, policy issues
and trades.
OBJECTIVES:
Recent trends / developments in the field of Sericulture
with special emphasis on temperate sericulture will be
discussed on a common platform.
BACKGROUND
Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute, Pampore is a
pioneering ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institute in the field of
sericulture in North India extending Research and Development
support to Departments of Sericulture as well as Sericulture
farmers across North India to contribute towards development
of Silk Industry in the region. CSR&TI, Pampore has a well-
organized infrastructure, research, training and extension
system to undertake studies and programmes to tackle regional
field problems, primarily related to bivoltine sericulture under
temperate and sub-tropical areas. The laboratories at main
institute and its Regional Sericultural Research Stations are well
equipped to conduct research on various aspects of sericulture
particularly on the regional field problems. The technologies
developed at this Institute comprising of improved mulberry
varieties, high yielding silkworm races, cost effective rearing
technologies, mulberry and silkworm disease management
strategies have resulted in improved quality and productivity of
mulberry leaf and cocoons. The institute is having a network of
18 Extension Centers spread over 07 North Indian states (J&K,
H.P.,U.P,Punjab,Haryana,Rajasthan,Uttarakhand).The Institute
is also contributing significantly toward production of bivoltine
raw silk through 49 clusters in North-West India.
WEATHER:
The climate in Kashmir valley is generally cold. However, during
the month of March the climate is pleasant. The maximum
temperature goes up to 14 0C and the minimum temperature is
generally between 5-8 0C with frequent drizzling. Therefore, it
is advised to carry sufficient warm clothes.
HOW TO REACH
Nearest airport is Srinagar and nearest railway station is Jammu
Tawi (about 300 Kms). Entire Kashmir valley is Heaven for
tourists, famous tourist destinations are Gulmarg (60Km),
Sonamarg (80 Km), Pahalgam (100 Km) and Dal lake and
Mughal Gardens in Srinagar.
21-22 March, 2016

2. PARTICIPANTS:
Scientists, Research Scholars, Students, Entrepreneurs,
Planners, Exporters, State Govt. Officials and selected lead
farmers.
ACCOMODATION:
Accommodation at Kashmir University Guest House / other
Guest Houses and Private hotels in Srinagar will be arranged
on prior request . For transportation and accommodation,
please contact:
Sh. Rajeev Lochan, Scientist-C
(Mob:9596530325) ; E-Mail: rajeevlochancsb@gmail.com
Dr.Mudasir Gani, Scientist-B
(Mob: 9622021507) ; E-Mail: mudasir32@gmail.com
SIGHT SEEING:
After the seminar the local sight seeing tour can be facilitated
for those interested against prior intimation.
CONTACT & CORRESPONDENCE:
Sh. S. Nazeer Ahmed Saheb
Scientist-C & Organizing Secretary,
Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute,
Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles,
Pampore-192 121, Jammu & Kashmir.
Telefax: 01933-223176
Mobile: 9796334727
E-Mail: snazeerahmed@gmail.com &
tempsericulture@gmail.com
VENUE:
Gandhi Bhavan, University of Kashmir,
Hazratbal, Srinagar – 190006, J&K
(Located at about 8 Kms from Tourist Reception Center (TRC),
Srinagar and about 20 Kms from Srinagar Airport).
REGISTRATION FEE:
CHIEF PATRON:
Dr. H. Nagesh Prabhu, IFS,
Member Secretary & CEO, Central Silk Board, Bengaluru
ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Dr. Nazeer Ahmad., V.C., SKUAST, Kashmir
Prof. Khurshid I. Andrabi, V.C. , Kashmir University
Prof. M. Z. Chishti, Prof. Emeritus, KU & Chairman , RAC
Dr. Jayaprakash, Director (Tech), CSB, Bengaluru
Dr. Malik Farooq, Director, SDD, J&K
Dr. Manzoor Mallik, Prof & Head, TSRI, SKUAST-K
ORGANISING COMMITTEE:
Dr. S. P. Sharma, Director & Chairman
Prof. Fayaz Ahmad, DSW, Kashmir University
Dr. Anil Dhar, Sc-D & Member
Dr. Pankaj Tewary, Sc-D & Member
Sh. S. Nazeer Ahmed Saheb, Sc-C & Org. Secretary
Dr. Aftab Ahmad Shabnam, Sc-C & Member
Dr. Vishal Mittal, Sc-C & Member
Dr. M. S. Rathore, Sc-C & Member
Dr. Y. Srinivasulu, Sc-C & Member
IMPORTANT DATES:
Call for abstract: 11th February, 2016
Last date for submission of abstract/full papers: 5th Mar, 2016
Programme date: 21st & 22nd March, 2016
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. S. P. Sharma, Director, CSR&TI, CSB, Pampore, J&K
Ph.No.:1933-222839 (O), 1933-293852(WLL)
Fax: 01933-223579 (R), 01933-293865
Mobile: 09419013101
E mail: satyaprakash473@rediffmail.com
Visit: www.csrtipam.res.in
Scientists / Faculty of University,
Colleges and Institutes,, Entrepreneurs,
Exporters, Govt. Officials, etc.
Rs.
1500/-
Research Scholars/Students Rs. 750/-
Additional charges for Spot registration Rs. 200/-
National Seminar
on
Sericultural Development in
Temperate Region-Problems & Prospects
REGISTRATION FORM
1. Na e: ………………………………………………………………………..
2. Desig atio :………………………………………………………………..
. O ga izatio :……………………………………………………………..
. Add ess fo o u i atio :………………………………………
. Age: ……………………………………………………………………………
6. Se :…………………………………………………………………………….
7. A ade i Qualifi atio :..…………………………………………….
. Su je t/Spe ializatio :…………….…………………………………
. De a d D aft /Re eipt No…………………………………………
10. A o odatio e ui ed: Yes/No/T pe……………………
11. Title of the pape :……………………………………………………..
Place:
Date :
Signature of Applicant
PAYMENTS:
All payments should be made in the form of Demand Draft in
favor of The Director, CSR&TI Pampore, payable at Srinagar
and should be sent to organizing secretary. Registration fee
can also be deposited through online payment in account of
Central Bank of India, Karan Nagar branch account
No.3059546074, IFSC Code- CBIN0281458, Srinagar. Soft
copy of registration form may also be sent via Email-
tempsericulture@gmail.com along with scanned copy of DD
or payment receipt.
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