INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES IN POSTHARVEST HANDLING AT NIT, ROURKELA

This event focuses on addressing challenges in the postharvest sector with sustainable, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. Participants will gain knowledge in reducing food losses, improving quality, and integrating sustainability across the fresh produce supply chain.

Date: January 27-31, 2025
Mode: Offline

Topic: SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES IN POSTHARVEST HANDLING AND VALUE ADDITION OF FRESH PRODUCE

Venue: National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India

Key Highlights:

• Learn innovative, eco-friendly practices for minimizing postharvest losses.
• Explore value addition and sustainable storage solutions for fresh produce.
• Hands-on sessions on non-thermal techniques, IoT applications, and waste management in postharvest systems.

 

Who Should Attend?

• Students (B.Tech/M.Sc./M.Tech/Ph.D.)
• Faculty and researchers in food engineering and related fields.
• Executives from the food industry, government, and service sectors.

Objectives:

1. Implement best practices for postharvest handling and value addition.
2. Optimize storage and transportation methods for better efficiency.
3. Learn about non-destructive quality assessment techniques and IoT applications.
4. Evaluate market opportunities with sustainable branding and packaging strategies.

 

Event Schedule (Key Lectures & Tutorials):

• Day 1: Importance of Postharvest Handling | Practical on Cold Plasma Techniques
• Day 2: Non-Thermal and Irradiation Methods for Food Safety | Microbial Inactivation Experiments
• Day 3: Sustainable Techniques Using Ozone and Electrolyte Water | Evaluation of Organoleptic Properties
• Day 4: Life Cycle Analysis of Postharvest Tools | Non-Destructive Quality Detection
• Day 5: IoT Applications in Storage | Composting and Agricultural Waste Recycling

 

Registration Details:

• Fee Structure:
  • Students (India): ₹1,000/- (incl. GST)
  • Faculty/Scientists: ₹2,000/- (incl. GST)
  • Industry Participants: ₹3,000/- (incl. GST)
  • International Participants: $200/-

Last Date for Registration: January 10, 2025

To express willingness, fill out the form: GIAN Registration Link

For more info, Contact:

• Dr. Arun Prasath Venugopal
  Tel: +91-9597775712
  Email: varun@nitrkl.ac.in
• Dr. Vivek Kambhampati
  Tel: +91-8122590382
  Email: kambhampativ@nitrkl.ac.in