Make a Difference in Sustainable Agricultural Development , , MAD in SAD, , Capacity Enhancement Programme , , , , , , Venue New Delhi, , , , Training Dates 14th July to 15th July 2007, , , , Duration 2 Days, , , , Context , , India is today one of the six fastest growing economies of the world. The business and regulatory environment is evolving and moving towards constant improvement. A highly talented, skilled and English-speaking human resource base forms its backbone. The Indian economy has transformed into a vibrant, rapidly growing consumer market, comprising over 300 million strong middle class with increasing purchasing power. India provides a large market for consumer goods on the one hand and imports capital goods and technology to modernize its manufacturing base on the other. , , With these development indices soaring up, India is falling apart and the graph seems to fall when it comes to food security, nutrition, bio-energy, environment and livelihood for rural India. Food security is determined by food availability, food access and is interlinked with livelihood. To meet the UN Millennium Development Goal of reducing the number of hungry people to half by 2015, there is a need to bridge the huge gap between attainable yield and average yields harvested by the farmers especially in developing countries under fragile environments. , , , , Slow agricultural growth is a concern for policymakers as some two-thirds of Indias people depend on rural employment for a living. Current agricultural practices are neither economically nor environmentally sustainable and Indias yields for many agricultural commodities are low. Poorly maintained irrigation systems and almost universal lack of good extension services are among the factors responsible. Farmers access to markets is hampered by poor roads, rudimentary market infrastructure, and excessive regulation. India is classified by FAO as a low-income, food-deficit country and has the largest number of poor, food-insecure people in the world. About 360 million people, 40 percent of Indias population, live in chronic poverty, consuming less than 80 percent of minimum energy requirements. Integrated farming system, agro-processing and renewable energy, are essential both to meet food production targets for increasing food and nutritional security, poverty alleviation and thus livelihood security on sustainable basis. Besides, the ruthless exploitation of natural resources coupled with increasing industrialization is also leading to the energy and rural economy crises. , , , , The incident of farmers committing suicide due to crop failure and growing debt have made policy makers, civil society organizations and innovators rethink Indias agricultural policy and prospects. Globalization of economies and liberalization of trade under WTO regime have economic, ecological, ethical, social and technological dimensions. , , , , For Sustainable Development and livelihood security, development of economic and social infrastructure along with congenial policy reforms is equally important. Also, participatory research and knowledge management with farming communities using information technology needs strengthening to enhance productivity and income per hectare on an environmentally sustainable basis. , , , , Seeing the criticality of the roles of Sustainable Agriculture in addressing livelihood issues and inclusive economic growth, Responsenet brings together individuals and organisations working in the area of research, Policy formulation, Capacity building of farmers, Outreach Programmes, farmer rights , Media Agencies, Corporate, government bodies and Communities on a single platform and share collectively, views and ideas to enable the creation of sustainable collaboration of various stakeholders through responsenet.org , , , , Experts Profile, , , , Dr. Haridas V.R Caritas India,, , Dr.Haridas V.R of Caritas India, has Over nine years experience with extensive hands on exposure to areas like Programme development, Execution and Monitoring, Training and related research and studies. His people management and administration skills experience especially cover Natural Resources management, Watershed management, and sustainable agriculture initiatives with various organisations globally., , , , Dr.Haridas V.R has written and compiled books i.e., Soil and water - the cradle of life, Shades of Green and Songs of Oasis., , , , His present capacity as Manager NRM Programme of Caritas India includes environment training and feasibility study of environmental projects, its monitoring and evaluation. Dr.Haridas has also done extensive research on topics like Litho logical mapping through remote sensing, Land use mapping through remote sensing, GIS Applications in Hydrogeoloical studies, Interpretation of Soil Resources and many other agriculture related studies., , , , Practical inputs for watershed management, Sustainable Agriculture, Environment Management of Asia partnership for Human development, Drought Management and impact assessment, Farmers Rights, are some national and international programmes that Dr.Haridas has contributed in the past. He has also attended many international forums and a member of international forums like the working committee of APHD., , , , Objectives , , , , a. To Strengthen and broaden partnership mechanisms supporting the implementation of the action plans and the exchange of experiences. , , b. To Study the existing information dissemination channels used by both public and private organizations and current ICT initiatives for the agriculture sector. , , c. Identify principles and approaches leading to policy, social, economic and institutional improvements facilitating the dissemination and adaptation of sustainable agriculture. , , d. To analyze new trends in agriculture, and the means of making them available to farmers., , e. To identify long term challenges of food, bio-energy, livelihood security and formulation of strategies to achieve the UN millennium goal of reducing hunger by 2015. , , f. To provide an opportunity, to exchange knowledge and technologies on sustainable agriculture in fragile environments. , , g. Understanding the sustainability need during a disaster situation. , , h. Cover Concepts of Sustainable Agriculture, Current scenario of Natural resources, Engineering measures for Soil and water conservation, Application and implication of Agronomic Measures, Integrated Pest Management IPM , Integrated Crop Management ICM , Soil Regeneration Measures. SRM, Case of Livestock Feed, Breed and Health Management, Globalization and its impact on the Indian Agriculture, Marketing strategies for the Indian agricultural sector and Corporate Role and Investment in the Agricultural Sustainability in India. , , Contents, , , , , , 14th July 2007, , , , 0930 AM - 1000 AM Welcome Speech and Introduction of Speakers and Participants, , , , 1000 AM - 1100 AM Concepts of Sustainable Agriculture. , , ¡P Historical basis of sustainability in traditional agriculture and challenge of increasing food demand., , ¡P Sustainability of production systems, lifestyles, values and institutions of resource management. , , ¡P Ethical basis of sustainability six principles of bio-ethics, , , , 1100 AM - 1115 AM Tea Break, , , , 1115 AM - 0115 PMCurrent scenario of Natural resources , , ¡P De-forestation and its impact., , ¡P Water level depletion and pollution., , ¡P Soil degradation and soil pollution., , ¡P Effects of globalization on natural resources., , ¡P Causes of natural disasters. , , , , 0115 PM - 0200 PM Lunch, , , , 0200 PM - 0330 PM Engineering measures for Soil and water conservation., , ¡P Techniques of building contour trench, various types of bunds, dams and bench terracing. , , ¡P Various models Pond, farm pond, 3040 model of operationalising soil and water conservation., , ¡P Channel diversion, Roof water harvesting and Rain water harvesting. , , , , 0330 PM - 0345 PM Tea Break, , , , 0345 PM - 0500 PM Application and implication of Agronomic Measures. , , ¡P Choosing of crops and land preparation., , ¡P Contour farming involving mixed cropping and strip cropping., , ¡P Crop Rotation, mulching and vegetative barriers., , , , 15th July 2007, , , , 0930 AM - 1010 AM Summary of the 1st Day , , , , 1000 AM - 1145 AM Sustainable Agriculture Development SAD, , a. Integrated Pest Management IPM , , o Biopest and disease management. , , o Pest preventing planting pattern p4 method , , , , b. Integrated Crop Management ICM , , o Mixed cropping methods and intercropping., , o Tonal Tonic., , , , c. Soil Regeneration Measures. SRM, , o Effective Micronutrients EM, , o Jeeva Jal Amruth Pani, , o Cytosine, , o Panchagavya, , o Gunapam, , o Black Gold., , , , 1145 AM - 1200 PMTea Break, , , , 1200 PM - 0130 PMCase of Livestock Feed, Breed and Health Management, , ¡P Biotechnological alternatives and their sustainability , , ¡P Indigenous animal husbandry and veterinary care, , ¡P Drought and livestock management policy, , ¡P Challenges ahead in livestock and health management., , , , 0130 PM - 0215 PM Lunch, , , , 0215 PM - 0315 PM Globalization and its impact on the Indian Agriculture. , , ¡P Intellectual Property Rights and the Farming community. , , ¡P Genetically Modified crops Challenges for Indian Agriculture., , ¡P Role of Indian Government in augmenting farmers needs., , ¡P Role of WTO and the changing global scenario with regard to the developed countries., , , , 0315 PM - 0415 PM Marketing strategies for the Indian agricultural sector., , ¡P Existing Marketing system in India- challenges and future growth possibilities., , ¡P Trade policies and programmes for agricultural prosperity in India., , , , 0415 PM - 0430 PM Tea Break, , , , 0430 PM - 0515 PM Corporate Role and Investment in the Agricultural Sustainability in India., , ¡P Corporate investment in agricultural research , , ¡P Support to local initiatives, innovations and enterprises., , ¡P Exploring avenues to merge corporate interests and those of Farmers for better prospects., , , , , , 0515 PM - 0530 PM Certificate Distribution and Vote of Thanks by Responsenet, , , , Methodology , , , , The training consists of structured learning exercises and case-studies. A participatory approach and a high level of interaction among participants and trainers are involved. Trainers and participants share experiences, good practices and lessons learned to enhance learning opportunities to favour the development of innovative approaches to solve problems. The following approaches are also used , , a. Lectures, , b. Group exercises, , c. Presentations., , d. Case Studies, , e. Interactive Sessions , , , , Target Audience , , , , a. Entrepreneurs, , b. Developmental professionals , , c. Non-Governmental Organisations, , d. Financial professionals and Bankers, , e. Governmental Agencies, , f. Policy Makers, , g. Agriculturists, , h. Scientists and researchers, , i. Financial Institutions, , , , , , , Past Participant Organisations of Responsenet Trainings and Seminars include, , , 1 Two Days workshop on Effective Use of Media and Communication for Development Issues. Synopsis of the workshop is available at httpwww.responsenet.orgshow.detail.aspid=2621, , Organisations participated Jambudvipa Trust, Score foundation, YRG CARE, WFP, BISWA, Handicap International, Cansupport, Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group, Aga Khan Foundation India, TNS India Pvt.Ltd., TNS India Private Limited, SIAM Soceity of Indian Automobiles Manufacturer, Pondicherry Multipurpose Social Service Society PMSSS, Brooke Hospital for Animals, IFRC, Child In Need Institute, Path India, Intervida, ICYO-Indian Committee of Youth Organizations, IIYD, Pragati Jubak SanghaPJS, Indian Institute of Youth and Development, Anarde Foundation, , , , , , 2 One Day International Conference on Facilitation of supply chain for Disaster Management. Synopsis of the conference is available at, , httpwww.responsenet.orgshow.detail.aspid=2168, , Organisations Participated Institute of Pathology-ICMR, Hill and Associates India Private Limited, World Health Organisation, Fire and Safety Disaster Prevention and Management Centre, JVD Technologies France, Defence Academy -Sri Lanka, Steel Authority of India Limited, Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research, Institute of Pathology -ICMR, World Vision India, DHL Express - India, World Bank Group, Aligarh Muslim University, Cornell University, Ithaca, Electrical Disaster Management Society, Oxfam India Trust, Kasturba Medical College, Sikim Manipal University, Indian Red Cross Society Diploma Disaster Preparedness and Rehabilitation, Knowledge Links, HCL Technologies BPO Services Ltd, American Red Cross India Operations Center, RMSI, Reliance Energy Limited, North Delhi, Power limited NDPL, Goldman Sachs, Emmanuel Hospital Association Disaster Management and Mitigation, Speck Systems Limited, Directorate General of Home Guards, Science applications International Corporation, International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC, Amber Fort Museum, Sarmang Software, Lord Health Care And Rescue, F.V.K.S, Eclipse Technologies Pvt.Ltd, Institute of Pathology -ICMR, IFRC, NIAW National Institute of Animal Welfare, Italian Trade Commissioner, Ispat Industries Limited, American Red Cross India Operations Center, Centre for Fire. Explosive and Environment Safety, Indian Army, CYSD-NSWC, Aerospace and Defense, Frost and Sullivan I Pvt. Ltd., Confederation of Indian Industry, Plan International Inc, DFID India, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, North Delhi Power Ltd., United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR, JNU, ESI Corporation,New Delhi, Bharat Electronics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, Human welfare Society, Centre for Strategic Studies and Simulation CS3, International Airlines, TNS INDIA, Haryana Institute of Public Administration, RedR, Sphere, INSARAG, Artevea Digital India Pvt Ltd, Development Oriented Operatons Research and Surveys, MPDD, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Genpact, WFP, Strategic Technologies Implimentaion Group, Escorts heart Institute and Research centre, Applied Education and Renewable energy, Some Space e-Learning Institute, Safety Pubication, HIAB Ltd, European Aeronautic Defence and space Company, Catholic relief services, Eurocopter India, Federal signal corporation Federal warning systems, Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai, JYOTECH, Hi Tech International S.r.l, Airtransport, UNCHR, Apeejay School Faridabad, , 3 Three Day workshop on Intent to Implementation of Disaster Mitigation and Management of Natural Disasters Synopsis of the workshop is available at httpwww.responsenet.orgshow.detail.aspid=934, , , Organised in partnership with Great Indian Dream Foundatio n, , Organisations participated Blesson Samuel from Discipleship Centre, Delhi;Gabriel Das from Discipleship Centre, Delhi; K.S Sanjeev from Discipleship Centre, Delhi; Sanjeev Arora from CEE, Ahmedabad; Keren Nazareth from CEE, Ahmedabad; Jyoti Sharma from European Commission, Delhi; Leela Devasya from Bellary Diocese Development Society, Kerela; Fr.H.F.Pinto from Bellary Diocese Development Society, Kerela; Krupali Panchal fromAIDMI, Ahmedabad; Pranav Dave from AIDMI, Ahmadabad; Amit Kumar from Hindalco Industries Ltd., Renukoot; Suresh Prasad from Hindalco Industries Ltd., Renukoot; N.M Pandya from Gujarat State fertilizers and Chemical Limited; Ruchika from Goonj, Delhi; Mallika Singh from PHDCCI, Delhi; Dr.Ch.Vijay Kumar from HIV Alliance, Hyderabad; Rita Mishra from CHF, Ahmadabad; Mahindra from CHF, Ahmadabad; Sujata Sharma, Telecom Delhi; and others From Civil Defense and Students. , , , , 2 Two Day Workshop on Management Information System for Micro Finance Institutions Synopsis of the workshop is available at httpwww.responsenet.orgshow.detail.aspid=934, , Organized in partnership with Planet Finance India and NIIT, , , Organizations participated NABARD, Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative Ltd., BRAC-Bangladesh, CARE India-Bhopal, Culcutta Urban Service, Gramalaya, VSAD-Bangladesh, ADAMS-Bangladesh, Society for elimination of Poverty-Bangladesh, Prottyashi-Bangladesh, ARBAN-Bangladesh, Nari Maitree-Bangladesh, CARE-Bangladesh, ANNESHA-Bangladesh, VESDC-Bangladesh, Mamata-Bangladesh, FIDA International, Maanaveeya Holdings and Investments Private Limited, BCT, SADHAN, PKSF, Bangladesh. , , , , 3. Two Day Workshop on Micro-enterprise Development Synopsis of the workshop is available at, , httpwww.responsenet.orgshow.detail.aspid=361, , In partnership with Development Alternatives and Bahai House for the Advancement of Women. , , Organisations participated United Nation Development Programme, Oxfam Novib - Sri Lanka, One World South Asia, Geneva Global, Mahila Haat, Himcon, Seeds, Tamil Nadu Organic Farmers Movement, Aastha Sansthan, Vikas Sansthan and Vishwa Yuva Kendra , , , , 6. Three Day National Workshop on HIVAIDS and Counselling Techniques The Synopsis of the workshop is available at httpwww.responsenet.orgshow.detail.aspid=703, , Organized in partnership with Vision Foundation and Indian Social Institute, Organizations participated Leprosy Mission-New Delhi . Youth Parliament-New Delhi, Masonand Summers Alcobev Pvt Ltd-Bangalore . Tata Chemical Society for Rural Development-Babrala U.P. One World South Asia-New Delhi . CYDA-Pune. CSR-New Delhi . Pest Control India Pvt. Ltd-New Delhi . Rural Development Society-Tamil Nadu. GM Medical Centre-U.P. World Vision-New Delhi ., , , , , , Participation Fee and Mode of Payment, , , , Rs. 5000- Inclusive of Training Manuals, 2 days refreshments, and stationery. , , , , Seats are limited and thus advance registration is suggested. To be sure of participation, we request you to send the nominations at the earliest along with the participation fee. 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