Training cum Workshop at Amity University, Noida Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Expressway, Nodia, (UP), India,

a center of excellence, is offering a three days (March20-22, 2012) training-cum-workshop focusing on cutting edge research and innovation under the project International Network on Preserving safety and nutrition of indigenous fruits and their derivatives . The training programme emphasises interdisciplinary and multidimensional approach in agro-processing which include scientific creativity, technological innovation, and commercial entrepreneurship.
The 3- day Training cum - Workshop will provide training in the latest techniques in Post Harvest Technology and Cold Chain Management. The workshop is targeted at quality control staff in small and medium-sized enterprises and the researchers and government staff working with them. The workshop will take place at Amity University, Noida adjacent to Delhi. The training sessions will comprise class room teaching followed by strong laboratory work in which the participant can gain hands-on experience. The training will also include field studies/industrial visits and interactions with eminently successful persons in the respective areas. Each participant will be provided a manual/handbook related to the areas of training. Date: March 20-22, 2012 (3 days) Venue: Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Expressway, Noida, (UP), India. Further Information (Training fees, accommodation etc) Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) is a multi-disciplinary teaching University with a strong base in Post Harvest Technology & Cold Chain Management. It was established under UP State Act 11 of 2005. Sponsored by Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF), registered as non-profit making organisation, under society s Act XXI of 1860. AUUP is also recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2 (f) of UGC Act of 1956. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India, recognizes AUUP as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) . www.amity.edu Amity International Centre for Post Harvest Technology & Cold Chain Management has been established with the aim to develop scientific and technical manpower in the above areas. International experts from Post-harvest Technology, Research and Information Centre, University of California, Davis, World Food Logistics Organisation (WFLO) and Global Cold-Chain Alliance (GCCA) have participated in the activities of this Centre as resource persons in various workshops and collaborative research projects and are continuously guiding and advising the activities of the Centre. Through various workshops/training programmes, international funded research projects and academic programmes in progress, the Centre has fully demonstrated its capabilities of handling multi-faceted projects in these areas with excellence. http://www.4shared.com/file/Q9h3ptpK/BROCHURE-AICPHT_and_CCM.html Fee Structure: Workshop fee: 40.00 per day person (training, accommodation, coffee/tea, lunch and meal) Travel (local) : 20.00 per day person (Air/ railway travel to Delhi/ Noida will be borne by the individual participant)

Application Form for Training cum - Workshop

Post Harvest Technology and Cold Chain Management (March 20-22, 2012) Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Expressway, Noida, India.
3-day Training-cum-Workshop programme to selected participants in the area of Post Harvest Technology and Cold Chain Management.
First name : .. Date of birth : . Nationality : Present occupation: .. Place of birth : .. Surname :

Employer s full address and a consent letter from the employer (if you are employed):

Type of employer: Govt/ Private/ NGO s / Research Organisation/ others (please specify) Next of Kin (name, address and telephone number): Home address and telephone number : .

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. Mailing address & telephone number (if different): . . E-mail : .. Why do you wish to participate in the workshop? . . Workshop fee: The workshop fee for 3 days, 180 or equivalent in INR my be paid at the time of registration. The fee includes training, accommodation, coffee/tea, lunch , meal and local travel.

Amount : (in fig) Amount (In words) ................................................................................................................................. Signature of the participant .Date

(Air/ railway travel to Delhi/ Noida will be borne by the individual participant)

Technical Agenda : Speakers: Day 01 : March 20, 2012 - Tuesday Time Session /Activity Description 9 .00 10.30 a.m. Registration Lecture Session : Post Harvest Technology 10.30 11.30 a.m. Influence of post-harvest operations, packaging Speaker(s)

and storage on the quality of fruits

11.30 12.00 p.m. Tea/Snack break Training /Demonstration : Post Harvest Technology

Dr. Susanta K Roy

12.00 - 1.30 p.m.

(i) Assessment of Physiological change and loss of quality - Physiological loss in weight (PLW %) and Quality evaluation : (a) Texture (Firmness /softness etc.) (b) Total Soluble solids (TSS) (c) Sourness (Acidity %) (d) Sensory/organoleptic evaluation (Colour, flavour and texture)

Dr. Susanta K. Roy Dr. Neeru Dubey Dr. Shailendra Dwivedi

(ii) Packaging and Storage : Effect of different temperatures with and without packaging on quality of fruits in different conditions Room temperature, Refrigerator temperature, Freezing condition in ice, ZECC Temperature 1.30 2.30 p.m. Lunch Lecture Session : Post Harvest Technology 2.30 3:30 p.m. Different methods of processing, preparation of Dr. Susanta K. Roy processed products and minimal processing of fruits. 3.30 4.00 p.m. Tea break Training / Demonstration : Post Harvest Technology 4.00 5.30 p.m. (i) Low Cost Techniques of Storage :

Constructional and operational Zero Energy Cool Chamber: Zero Energy Cool Chamber reduces temperature by 10-15C and maintain humidity 95%. Increases shelf life of fruits & vegetables (ii) Demonstration of different packaging and cushioning materials used in fresh fruits, Rigid containers, Flexible packaging, Crate liner, Wrapping of cling film (iii) Preparation and preservation of processed product- Extraction of juice and pulp, Different methods of preservation, Enzyme test, minimal processing
Dr. Susanta K. Roy Dr. Neeru Dubey Dr. Shailendra Dwivedi

Day 02 : March 21, 2012 Wednesday : Field Trip Time Session /Activity Description Training /Demonstration : Cold Chain Management (field visit) Overview of the Management of Cold store operations 9.30-1:00 p.m. Control and Maintenance of Cold Storage Comparisons of room cooling, forced air cooling, use of ambient or modified atmosphere, and relative humidity Over view of Food Safety Issue & Cold Chain 1.00 2.00 p.m. Lunch Training /Demonstration : Cold Chain Management (field visit) 2.00 5.30 p.m. Controlled atmosphere storage, recent advances in cold storage practices Packaging, transportation and storage of frozed food, Loading and unloading operation in cold storage Controlled atmosphere storage, recent advances in cold storage practices Day 03 : March 22, 2012 Thursday Time Session /Activity Description Panel Discussion : Post Harvest Technology 10.00 11.30 a.m. Panelist: y Mr. Sanjeev Chopra, IAS, Jt. Secy , Mission Director, National Horticulture Mission, Govt. Of India y Mr. S. Dave Vice Chair, CODEX y Dr. Jose Samuel, Chief Consultant, National Horticulture Mission y Mr. D.K.Sharma, Progressive Farmer & Exporter 11.30 12.30 p.m. Tea Break Panel Discussion : Cold Chain Management 12.30 2.00 p.m. Panelist: Speaker(s) Speaker(s) Expert from GCCA Frick India Freezeking Walco

Chairman/Moderator Mr. Gokul Patnaik Chairman, Global AgriSystem

Chairman/Moderator Mr. Bijay Kumar,IAS Managing Director, National Horticulture Board, Govt. Of India

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2.00 3.00 p.m. Feedback / evaluation of 3.00 4.00 p.m. 4.00 5.30 p.m.

Mr. N. K. Jawa, CEO, Fresh & Healthy Enterprises Mr.Sanjay Gupta, Executive Director, Infra Cool Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, CMD, Dev Bhumi Cold Chain Pvt. Ltd.

Lunch Training /Demonstration

Feed back form from the Participants

Valedictory function

(Distribution of Certificate etc.)