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Third Announcement
23rdInterna onal
GrasslandCongress
IGC2015
November20-24,2015,NewDelhi,India
Sustainable use of Grassland Resources
for Forage Produc on, Biodiversity and
Environmental Protec on
OrganisedBy:
RangeManagementSocietyofIndia
ICAR-IndianGrasslandandFodderResearchIns tute
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Invitation
The Organizing Committee of 23 rd International Grassland
Congress, on behalf of the Range Management Society of India and
the Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute, cordially invites
you to participate in the International Grassland Congress from
November 20 to 24, 2015 at New Delhi, India.
The hosting of the first-ever IGC Congress in New Delhi is
significant, as this region offers diverse climatic conditions, which is
home to various types of grasslands. This landmark event will bring
together innovative technologies and allow the scientific community
to discuss various advances made in the field of rangeland and
grassland management.
India offers dynamic and vibrant business opportunities and
myriad touristic experiences.
The Organizing Committee has spared no effort to ensure that the
IGC Congress will be an occasion from which all of you will carry
back long lasting memories of not just scientific excellence but also
warm hospitality.
We look forward to welcoming you to IGC 2015 Congress in New
Delhi.
Hosts
The Range Management Society of India (RMSI)
was founded in 1978 to promote client-oriented
ecologically sustainable range and forage
husbandry with economic productivity and to
support excellence in scientific research in
agriculture with focus on grassland and fodder resources,
agroforestry, plant-animal inter-relationships, environment, dairy
industry and allied sciences. One of the major objectives of the
Society is to provide national and global platform to the scientists,
development workers, practitioners, planners and policy makers,
industrialists, financial managers and donors related to grassland
and fodder resources development for exchange of ideas for the
benefit of the humanity.
The Society has organized several workshops, seminars, symposia
and conferences in the past, in addition to the III International
Rangeland Congress in 1988 and International Conference on
Agroforestry for the Asia-Pacific region in 1994.
The present congress is intended to involve a wide range of experts
to come out with concrete recommendations, based on their
research, experience and discussions during the meeting, regarding
the present grassland and forage resource to meet the increasing
demand of livestock products and challenges faced in climate
change in a eco-friendly sustainable manner.
ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research
Institute, a national Institute under the administrative
control of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, is
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to conduct basic, strategic, applied and
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adaptive research; development and training in forage
production and it's utilization. The Institute has highly experienced
and internationally trained human resources engaged in need-led,
participatory, inter-disciplinary approaches. With more than 50 years
of experience in forage research and development, IGFRI today
stands as the premier R&D institution in South Asia for sustainable
agriculture through quality forage production for improved animal
productivity.
The Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, established in
1962, has been instrumental in fostering research, training and
extension programmes on all aspects of forage production and
utilization through inter-disciplinary approach. It has provided
technologies, human resource development skills, consultancy and
technical services on forage production and utilization to
government and non-government organizations, agri-business and
farmers.
MAIN THEME
Sustainable use of grassland resources for forage production,
biodiversity and environmental protection
The 23rd International Grassland Congress is the premier forum for
presentation of technological advances and research results on all
types of grasslands. The congress will have deliberations on various
topics of following five themes, sub-themes and focused areas:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Grassland Resources
Sustainability of Grassland - Social and Policy Issues
Grassland Production and Utilization
Biodiversity Conservation and Genetic Improvement of
Range and Forage Species
5. Environmental Issues Related to Grassland
IMPORTANT DATES
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Online submission starts : September 15, 2014
Online submission closes : March 31, 2015
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Theme 1: Grassland Resources
1.1 Dynamics of grassland resources - global database
1.2 Global monitoring of grasslands
Theme 2: Grassland Production and Utilization
2.1 Quality production, conservation and utilization
2.2 Integration of plant protection for optimizing production
2.3 Soil-plant-animal-human interrelationships
2.4 Water harvesting for increasing production from grasslands
2.5 Validation and dissemination of ancient/tribal knowledge
2.6 Interdependence of grasslands vis-à-vis arable lands
2.7 Seed availability, production, storage and quality
Theme 3: Sustainability of Grassland - Social and Policy Issues
3.1 Multi-stakeholder learning platforms for grassland
management
3.2 Factors affecting grassland resource
3.3 Sustainable use of grassland resources including alternate
use
3.4 Improvement of grasslands through education and practice
3.5 Policy issues related to sustainable production of grasslands
3.6 Public-private partnership in managing common property
resources
3.7 Grassland-Market linkage
Theme 4: Biodiversity Conservation & Genetic Improvement of
Range and Forage Species
4.1 Plant genetic resource and crop improvement
Theme 5: Environmental Issues related to Grassland
5.1 Climate Change and grassland management
Programme Outline
The Scientific sessions will cover diverse aspects of grasslands. A wide range of experts with vast research experience on grasslands will
formulate concrete recommendations on the uses of grassland and forage resources to meet the increasing demand for livestock products and
the challenges linked to climate change. Brief programme outline:
Time
20 Nov
21 Nov
22 Nov
23 Nov
24 Nov
Morning
Pre-CongressWorkshops
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Plenary Lecture
Plenary Lecture
Plenary Lecture
Plenary Lecture
Concurrent
Sessions
Concurrent
Sessions
Concurrent
Sessions
Joint Forum
Meeting
Pre-CongressWorkshops
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Concurrent
Sessions
Concurrent
Sessions
Concurrent
Sessions
Closing
Ceremony
Plenary Lecture
Plenary Lecture
Plenary Lecture
Afternoon
Evening
Opening
Ceremony
Cultural Programme,
Congress Banquet
IGC Business
Meetings
Pre Congress Workshops
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Arid grassland resources, production and utilization
Sustainable Asian Grasslands
Temperate and tropical grasslands - social and environmental issues
Cultural Programs and Social Events
All delegates and registered accompanying persons are invited to attend the Cultural Programmes and Opening Ceremony, Congress Banquet
and Closing Ceremony. India has an ancient and diverse cultural heritage. New Delhi is a famous historical city; a glimpse of India will be
showcased at one place. For accompanying persons, there will be a number of one-day tours. Numerous sightseeing places around New Delhi
will keep the accompanying persons busy.
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Short Academic Tours (1 Day)
Aravalli Biodiversity Park, Delhi
Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a lush green area amidst the centre of
the Delhi which makes it a great place to explore. The Aravallis being
one of the oldest and expansive mountain ranges flank the NorthWest of the country from Gujarat to Rajasthan and culminates in the
North at Delhi-Haryana.
Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Delhi
The Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Delhi is slated to act as a heritage
site and repository of approximately 50 threatened communities of
the Yamuna river basin. It will serve as an ideal alternative habitat for
migratory and resident bird species. The holistically envisaged park,
with an area of 80 ha has become a home for biologically rich
wetlands, grassland communities, a wide variety of fruit yielding
species and an abundance of medicinal herbs. The Park also
comprises a native flora and fauna which used to exist 100 years ago
and then became extinct locally. It further, acts as a natural
conservation site for specific group of endangered plants.
Visit to Agricultural Research Institutes
Visit to Indian Agricultural Research Institute, National Bureau of
Plant Genetic Resources and National Research Centre on Plant
Biotechnology in Delhi.
Academic Tours (4/5 Days)
Banni Grasslands- Kutch, Gujarat
The Banni grasslands of Gujarat spread over an area of 3847 km2 is
often referred to as the largest tropical grassland in Asia and is both
socio-culturally unique and ecologically valuable. The Banni has a
long history of migratory pastoralism going back at least 500 years
and is home to 22 pastoralist communities. The Banni is home to
great biological diversity, having 37 grass species, 275 bird species,
and domesticated animals, like Banni buffalo, Kankrej cattle, sheep
and goat, horses and camel, as well as wildlife.
Kangayam Grasslands- Tamilnadu
The Kangayam region located in the rain shadow region of south
India is a drought prone area where pasture grass is the main crop
and livestock rearing a major occupation of the farmers. The
Kangayam region is known for its prized Kangayam breed of cattle
which is an important draft breed in south India.
Terai-Duar Savannas and Grasslands
Warm temperatures and moderately low rainfall prevail in the TeraiDuarsavannas and grasslands, where grasses are abundant and
trees are few. These grasslands contain the world's tallest grasses
and have the highest densities of tigers, rhinos, and ungulates
anywhere in Asia. Dudhwa national park covers an area of 490.3 km2
and is located on the Indo-Nepal border. It represents one of the few
remaining examples of a highly diverse and productive Terai
ecosystem, supporting a large number of endangered species.
Indo-Swiss Dairy Farm – Munnar, Kerala
Munnar is known as Kashmir of South India and is situated in Kerala
at an altitude of 1600 feet above sea level. The cool climate of the
area and the abundance of fodder had made it the perfect place for
the establishing the Indo- Swiss dairy farm established in 1961.
Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, Gujarat
It is located near Jakhau village in NaliaTaluka, Kutch District,
Gujarat, India. The sanctuary presently covers a protected area of
about 2 square kilometres (0.77 sq mi) of area (202.86 hectares
(501.3 acres) of fenced land only and is the smallest sanctuary in the
country. The sanctuary comprises arid and semi-arid (dry)
grasslands with scrubs containing scattered bushes and some
cultivation. The sanctuary lies in the ecological zone of the semi
desert region.
Cubbon Park, Bangalore
It is a landmark 'lung' area of the Bangalore city, located within the
heart of city in the Central Administrative Area in about 300 acres. It
has a rich recorded history of abundant flora and fauna plantations
coupled with numerous impressive and aesthetically located
buildings and statues of famous personages, in its precincts.
Indigenous and exotic botanical species found in the park are about
68 genera and 96 species with a total of around 6000 plants/trees.
Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the picturesque
Kanha National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's
unforgettable classic Jungle Book. Located in the Mandla district,
Kanha national park cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over
1,940-sq-kms. The major feature of this region's interesting
topography is the horseshoe shape valley and the whole park area is
surrounded by the spurs of the Mekal. The Surpan River meanders
through Kanha's central Maidans, grasslands that cover the
extensive plateau. Steep rocky escrapments along the edges offer
breathtaking views of the valley. By far the most striking features of
this region are the open grassy meadows, where sighting blackbuck,
swamp deer, sambhar and chital is common.
Information on Academic tours along with specific itineraries
and costs will be available on the Congress website
www.igc2015.org by January 30, 2015
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Paper Submission
The Congress Editorial Board invites paper submissions for the
International Grasslands Congress 2015, being held 20 - 24
November 2015 New Delhi, India. The papers must be submitted
online for review latest by 31 March 2015 and should follow the
guidelines as available on our website www.igc2015.org. The paper
should have content suitable for submission under either of the
Themes and Subthemes as given in detailed Technical sessions
above.
The official language of the World Congress is English.
The standard format for the papers is downloadable from the
website. Only papers written in this standard format will be accepted.
Papers must be uploaded electronically through the congress
website: www.igc2015.org, Papers sent by email, post or fax or
papers not in English will not be processed by the Congress Editorial
Board. Acknowledgements will be sent to the corresponding author
through e-mail.
A maximum of two papers will be accepted from one corresponding
author.
Important Dates
The paper submission system will open on 15 September 2014 and
close on 31 March 2015 at 6.00 pm Indian Standard Time (GMT+ 5
hrs 30 mins). Submissions will not be accepted after the closing
date/time.
15 September 2014
Paper submission opens
31 March 2015
Paper submission deadline
30 June 2015
Decision with regard to the papers
submitted before 31 March 2015 will
be communicated. Normally, decisions
will be communicated within 60 days
of submission.
31 July 2015
Authors must complete their
registration to ensure inclusion of their
accepted papers in the programme
and the abstract publication.
Registration of Presenting Authors
For a presentation based on the paper to be included in the program,
corresponding authors must register for the Congress no later than
31 July 2015. If corresponding authors are not registered by that
date, the abstract will be deleted from the programme and will not be
published.
Consent for Publication
By submitting an abstract, the authors give the right to the Congress
to publish the paper on the CD/DVD/website as part of the
proceedings of the Congress. The copyright of the paper for all other
purposes remains with the author.
Contact Information
Please quote the Paper Reference number assigned to your
paper in any correspondence. In case of technical difficulties
while submitting or downloading papers, please contact
the professional conference organizers KW Conferences at
[email protected] with email Subject:
Papers.
For questions on the categorization (theme and subtheme) and
content of the paper, you may contact the Chair of the
Editorial Board Dr. A. K. Roy at [email protected]
Authors Guidelines for Submission of Abstracts/Oral
presentation/Poster Presentation: Authors are requested to
strictly follow the guidelines for preparation of manuscript and
presentation as available on our website www.igc2015.org.
Delegate Financial Support Application
Limited financial assistance will be available to some delegates from
developing countries, identified by World Bank, as shown below.
 Congress Registration only
 Congress registration and hotel accommodation
 Congress registration, hotel accommodation, air travel
The completed application for sponsorship needs to be received by
he Secretariat by June 30, 2015.
Please contact the IGC2015 secretariat at
[email protected] for more information.
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Registration Information
Registration Before July 31, 2015
Registration After July 31, 2015
International Participants
US $ 550
US $ 600
International Associate Delegate Participant
US $ 300
US $ 325
International Student
US $ 300
US $ 325
Indian Participant
INR 16,000
INR 17,000
Indian Student
INR 5,000
INR 5,500
Students will have to provide a copy of a valid student ID from the University where he/she is enrolled.
Payment Details
All prices are in US $ for international participants and in INR for Indian participants.
 Registration can be confirmed only after payment is received.
Credit Card - MasterCard or VISA (for online registration only
Demand Draft in favour of IGC INDIA 2015 - for Indian participants only. Demand drafts to be mailed to: KW Conferences Pvt Ltd., A 56/12, DLF
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Phase I, Gurgaon 122002, India
Bank Transfer as per the following details;
Name of Bank
: Axis Bank Ltd.
Account No.
: 914010056106423
Account Name
: IGC INDIA 2015
IFSC Code
: UTIB0000337
Bank Address
: Civil Lines Jhansi
SWIFT Code
: AXISINBB133 (for international transfers)
Please ensure the amount transferred is equal to the total due INCLUDING any bank charges.
For prompt identification of your payment, please email the remittance advice to [email protected] with a copy to
[email protected] or Fax to +91 124 410 2975 immediately after the transfer. Please ensure that your name, congress acronym IGC2015
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Sponsorships
Organizations wishing to participate as Sponsors at IGC 2015 may kindly contact [email protected]
Accommodation and Tours
Specially discounted rates will be available to Congress participants at select hotels in Delhi. Information and online reservation will be available on
the Congress website in February 2015. Queries may be addressed to [email protected]
Technical Visits and Pre & Post-Congress tours are being arranged for Congress participants. Itineraries and rates will be available on the Congress
website in February 2015. Queries may be addressed to [email protected]
New Delhi Brief
Located in Northern India, Delhi is said to be one of the oldest cities in the world. With 22 million inhabitants, it is India's capital and a hub of the country's
politics, culture and commercial activity. . It is one of the world's leading cities, with eminence in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion,
healthcare, professional services, research and development and tourism all contributing to its prominence. Delhi, located on the bank of the Yamuna
River, is a microcosm of India. The city is known for its historical monuments. It became the capital of a Muslim empire in India under Qutubuddin Aibak,
builder of the Qutub Minar, in 1193. Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens planned New Delhi and designed the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House,
formerly the palace of the Viceroy) as well as the parliament and other important government buildings. The architecture of these buildings is mainly
European, with details of indigenous Indian styles.
The weather in Delhi in November is expected to be between a max of 29.6°C and minimum of 11.5 °C. Delhi is easily reachable from all major countries
of the World and to domestic travellers from anywhere in India. Being one of the most historic Capitals in the world, Delhi has a plethora of tourist sites.
Pre & Post Heritage /Recreation Tours
A veritable feast of pre and post tours in Incredible India will be offered to include the Taj Mahal in Agra, The Pink City of Jaipur, Forts and Palaces of
Rajasthan, Backwaters of Kerala, Sunkissed Beaches of Goa.
More information on local sightseeing and Pre & Post Tours will be available on the Congress website www.igc2015.org by January 30, 2015
Congress Secretariat: Secretariat, IGC 2015
Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi – 284003,
Uttar Pradesh, India, Tel.: +91 510 2730666, Fax: +91 510 2730833
Email: [email protected], Website: www.igc2015.org
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For any query and general information, please contact
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