Programmes

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

12 - 14 March 2010
Mysore, Karnataka state, South India
Organized by

Sub themes

Ø Climate change, Effect on Biodiversity and Challenges of Mitigation
Ø Depletion of forest cover and Sustainable Development
Ø Invasive Species - Parthenium – Ill-effects - utility and management ,strategies in Agriculture, Health, Environment, Biodiversity
Ø Economics of Ecosystem and Law of Environmental Protection

Purpose

The concern about increasing environmental problems is universal. Forests are degrading, soils are eroding, wildlife is retreating, rain is diminishing, rivers are shrinking, land and water resources are degrading, pollution is increasingly threatening climate change. Invasive, exotic, alien weeds are the second largest cause of biodiversity loss in the world. Parthenium is one such invasive weed, and is one among the top seven recently notified alien species in India. Damage caused by this weed is found to be irreparable in many countries. The environment is becoming less and less habitable. Natural disasters like tsunami, cyclones, droughts and earthquakes are becoming more frequent. And, on top of all, there is the population explosion. Thus, sustainable development has become most relevant today than ever.
Environmentally sustainable development has been recognized as the approach to solve the impending biodiversity problems. Building sustainability has to be simultaneously approached as a multifold social, economic and ecological task. The increasing population, lopsided development activities and rapid industrialization have caused enormous ecological imbalances. Sustainable development envisages scientifically reorienting the traditional approach to development and such activities need to be integrated with the emerging environmental concerns for attaining sustainable development. All the factors responsible for degradation of the environment should be managed scientifically. This could be initiated through creation of awareness at various levels. This Conference serves as a common platform for scholars and institutions of various disciplines to discuss the challenges and to find out solutions for mitigation of problems in the present context; hence, this Conference. The participants are from agricultural universities, representatives from Forest/Environment Departments, Environmental Engineering, NGOs/Voluntary Organizations and Pollution Control Boards.
1. International delegates - Professors, Research Scholars, Subject Specialists and Students
2. Indian delegates – Professors, Environment Specialists, NGOs and Students
Lecture and Presentation
An abstract of not more than three hundred words is required to be sent to the Organizing Secretary by the authors of paper/poster presentation along with the following information.
1. Title of the paper
2. Full name of authors and co-authors
3. Contact address
4. Identification of session & closely - related topic
5. Keywords
Presentations:
There will be three categories of papers:
1. Invited
2. Contributory and
3. Poster
Further details relating to the dates for submission of abstracts, accommodation, transport facilities etc., will be communicated to the presenters, in due course of time.

Invited Papers
Invited papers will be there on salient topics regarding the theme from lead scientists of various countries. In addition, contributed papers are welcome for oral and poster presentation in different sessions, covering the theme of the Conference. For contributed papers, electronic submissions typed in double space in English not exceeding 250 wards (excluding title, author information) are to be submitted by e-mail before December 15, 2009. After acceptance, the full paper not exceeding six pages (typed in size 12 font of Times New Roman) with double spacing, following the style of Indian Journal of Agronomy (sub headings - Title, Author’s, Address of the Institution, Keywords, Abstract, Introduction, Material & Methods, Results & Discussion, Literature Cited/References, Tables and Figures) should be submitted on or before December 31, 2009.
Poster Presentations
Language: English will be the Conference Language.
Venue : JSS Technical Institution Campus, Mysore
Karnataka, India.
Phone: 0821-2548212, 0821-2548305
Fax: 0821-2548218

For participation in the Conference, please email or fax the Participation Form so as to reach the Organizing Secretary on or before December 31, 2009.
Registration Fee
The participating delegates are required to register before December 31, 2009 paying the following Registration Fee. The fee shall be sent in the form of Demand Draft/Money Transfer in favour of the Organizing Secretary. Registration fee is exempted for two participants from each OISCA Chapter.
International Delegates
Participant Student/Research Scholar Accompanying Member
US $250/- US$ 150/- US$ 200/-
Indian Delegates
Participant Student/Research Scholar Accompanying Member
Rs.1000/- Rs.500/- Rs.500/-
Currency
Rupee is the National Currency of India. All major international currencies can be exchanged at the international airports, three–star hotels and banks. Major currencies are accepted at the hotels and some major shopping centres. International credit cards are widely accepted.
Accommodation
Indian delegates will be provided with accommodation to a limited extent in various guest houses in and around Mysore city. International delegates will be accommodated in various hotels varying from five-star to three-star hotels, nearer to the place of Conference as per their request. They are advised to log on at http://www.hotels for accommodation availability or contact the Organizing Secretary. Those who need assistance in hotel booking are requested to contact the Organizing Secretary on or before 15 February 2009.
Food: Only vegetarian food will be served at the conference venue.
Important Dates
Notice of Intent/Participation : 31.12.2009
Submission of Abstract : 31.12.2009
Acceptance of papers : 31.01.2009
Receipt of full length paper : 15.02.2009
(invited/contributory)
Registration fee : 26.02.2010
Tour
Post-Conference tours to tourist locations as well as other places of interest, will be organized for the registered delegates and accompanying persons in and around Mysore on request and advance payment.
About the City
Mysore is a heritage city with a mix of both modern and traditional cultures and is known as the Garden City of India with abundance of sightseeing places like Bird Sanctuary, Game Sanctuaries, Zoo, Palaces, Museums, Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens etc. More information may be obtained by visiting the website.
Weather
The day temperature ranges from 250-350C and night temperature from 200–250C. Weather will normally be dry, though occasional rains are not ruled out.
Contact:
Sri. M. Aravind Babu,
Director, OISCA South India
UKS Road, Calicut 673001
Kerala, India
Mail: ababusan@gmail.com
Phone 91 + 9447113567
International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable development

PARTICIPATION FORM/NOTICE OF INTENT
(Please mail or fax this form so as to reach the Organizing Secretary, International Conference on, latest by 31.12.2009)

Name:______________________________________________
(Please underline your last name)_____________________
Country: __________________________________________
Designation & Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: Office ________________ Residence___________________
Fax: ______________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________
Attending/Not attending: _____________________________
I wish to contribute a Paper for Poster/Oral presentation__
Title of the paper: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________DD amount______________________ drawn on ___________
(Bank) in favour of Organizing Secretary, State Bank of Mysore, Mysore, dated ______________________________

Date: Signature
Accommodation required: YES/NO
If yes, type of accommodation: Guest House (Limited)/ Hotel
Mailing address:
Sri. M. Aravind Babu,
Director, OISCA South India
UKS Road, Calicut 673001
Kerala, India
Mail: ababusan@gmail.com
Phone 91 + 9447113567
Registration : 09.00 to 10.00 hrs

Inaugural Session : 10.00 to 11.00 hrs

Tea : 11.00 hrs

12TH MARCH 2010 - FRIDAY
Section A			Section B
Technical Session I	11.30-13.00	Climate Change – Challenges of Mitigation	Global view of Parthenium, its ill-effects and management in different countries
	13.00-14.00	Lunch
Technical Session II	14.00-15.30	Degradation of Coastal Wet Lands	Importance of Parthenium in Agriculture, Health Environment, Biodiversity
	15.30-16.00	Tea Break
Technical Session III	16.00-17.30	Depletion of Forest Cover	Status of Parthenium Management Strategies Competitive plants, Pathogens, Insects, Chemical, Manual, Integrated approach, etc.
	17.30-18.30	Tea Break
	20.00-21.00	Dinner

13 MARCH 2010 – SATURDAY
Section A			Section B
Technical Session IV	09.30-11.00	Sustainable Development in Eco-forests	Utility aspects of Parthenium – medicinal, compost, insecticidal property, etc.
	11.00-11.30	Tea Break
Technical Session V	11.30-13.00	Economics of Ecosystem and Law of Environmental Protection
	13.00-14.00	Lunch
Technical Session VI	14.00-15.30	Joint Technical Session
	15.30-16.00	Tea Break
Technical Session VII	16.00-17.00	Plenary Session
	17.00-18.00	Valedictory function
	20.00-21.00	Dinner
14 MARCH 2010 - Sunday
	10.00-13.00	Visit to field and local institutions
	13.00-14.00	Lunch

Organizing Committee

Chief Patron : Jagadguru
Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji

Chairman : Sri. B.N. Betkerur

Convenor : Dr. M. Mahadevappa

Organizing Secretary : Sri. N.M. Shivashankarappa

Members

1. Dr. H.S. Ramesh
2. Dr. K.S. Lokesh
3. Sri. K.M. Nagannachar
4. Sri. Aravind Babu
5. Sri. Nalina
6. Dr. T. Thippeswamy
Sponsors
1. JSS Mahavidyapeetha and SSRDF
2. OISCA International South India Chapter
3. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Dharwad & Raichur
4. University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot
5. Karnataka State Pollution Control, Bangalore

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