Director Course Director Course Coordinators Dr. P. G. Patil, Director, ICAR-CIRCOT Er. A. K. Bharimalla, Sr. Scientist, I/c Head, TTD

Dr. N. VigneshwaranSenior Scientist & Course Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, Adenwala Road, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019 Website : www.circot.res.in

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Vigneshwaran.N@icar.gov.inMobile : 09869269477, Telefax : 022-24130835(Direct) 022-24127273/76 Ext- 149

ICAR Short Course

On

September 19-28, 2016

Sponsored by

Indian Council of Agricultural ResearchNew Delhi 110012

Organized by

Synthesis and Characterization of

Nanomaterials for Agricultural Applications

Synthesis and Characterization of

Nanomaterials for Agricultural Applications

Important dates to remember

Weather

Last date for receipt of nomination : Sept 8, 2016Intimation to selected participants : Sept 9, 2016Course commencement : Sept 19, 2016

September coincides with the end of monsoon. The rainfall is light with the mean daily minimum temperature being 25°C and mean daily maximum being 32°C.

From Airport (Domestic) : 10 km

From Airport (International) : 12 km

Nearest Railway Station : Dadar (1km)

Nearest Bus Stop :Kapol Nivas,Dr. Ambedkar Rd,

Matunga East

Landmark :Five Gardens

ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton TechnologyDesigned by : Miss. Aarti B. Ahire

YP-II, TTD

Adenwala Road, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019, Maharashtra, India

Dr. P. G. PatilDr. N. Vigneshwaran, Sr. Scientist, CBPD

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The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT), located at Matunga Mumbai, was established in the year 1924. ICAR-CIRCOT, a unit under the Division of Agricultural Engineering of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India) is engaged in research and an established leader for development new technologies for better utilization of cotton and other natural fibers and value addition to their by-products.

Nanotechnology deals with the manipulation of atoms, molecules, or molecular clusters into functional structures to create functional materials and devices of vastly different properties. The first use of the concept of 'nanotechnology' was in "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom", a talk given by physicist Richard Feynman in 1959. Now nanotechnology does not remain as a theoretical science rather it is being applied in all fields and gained the status of applied science and it is a multidisciplinary subject. Agriculture and Food Production are no exception to it. This has realized the potential of nanotechnology in each stage starting from crop production to consumption. In India, Department of Science and Technology (DST) has initiated the Nano-Mission to foster the

thresearch activities in this field followed by various organizations. In 12 five year plan, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in collaboration with state agricultural universities has initiated Consortium Research Project (CRP) on Nanotechnology to boost the research in the field of nanotechnology. ICAR-CIRCOT, a leader in the field of nanotechnology applications in cotton textiles and composites, has over a decade of experience and expertise in nanomaterials synthesis & characterization, nanofinishing of textiles, nanocellulose production and bio-nanocomposites. In 2015, Nanocellulose Pilot Plant was commissioned and dedicated to the nation. With this background, this training is designed to impart basic and advanced knowledge of nanotechnology and its applications in agriculture and allied sectors to the participants.

·To impart hands-on training on synthesis & characterization of

A series of lectures and practical demonstrations will cover the basics of nanotechnology, synthesis and characterization of various nanomaterials their application in agriculture & allied sectors. This Institute is well equipped with machineries for nanomaterials synthesis (high pressure & shear homogenizers, ball mills – planetary & cryogenic, membrane reactor & fermentor) and instruments for characterization (AFM, DLS size and zeta analyzer, SEM, FTIR, AAS, XRD, XRFS, fluorescence microscope, fluorimeter).

Eligible and interested candidates can apply only online. For online application, register at and fill up the form, submit and take a printout and send the same duly forwarded by the competent authority to the Course

thDirector on or before 8 September 2016. A non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty only) in the form of an Indian Postal Order / Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Director, CIRCOT” payable at Mumbai should be sent along with the application form.

http://cbp.icar.gov.in/

Applicant should be a post-graduate in any discipline of agriculture or related basic science and working as Scientist in ICAR institutes or as Assistant Professor and above in any of SAUs / Central Agricultural University / Deemed University / General University with agriculture faculty and Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The total number of participants will be restricted to 25. Selection will be primarily based on the above said eligibility conditions and first-come-first-serve basis.

Participants will be paid travel fare of to and fro journey by rail or bus as per their entitlement, restricted to the maximum of AC II Tier. TA will be paid on production of valid tickets. Free boarding will be provided. Free lodging shall be provided on first-come-first-serve basis. Since the accommodation is very limited, participants are requested to arrange for their stay, if possible. Cash allowance in lieu of boarding & lodging are not permitted. Participants are requested not to bring family members with them, as the Institute has limited guest house facilities.

·To acquaint the participants with basics and recent advances in nanotechnology

nanomaterials

·To demonstrate the application of nanomaterials in agriculture and allied sectors

·To create awareness about nanotoxicology and safety issues related to handling of nanomaterials

About the training programme

Curriculum

How to apply

Eligibility

Boarding and lodging