Emerging Trends in Production, Processing and Utilization of Natural Fibers
July 4, 2008| |
The Indian Society of Cotton Improvement (ISCI), the Indian Fiber Society (IFS) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is organizing an international seminar on emerging trends in production, processing and utilization of natural fibers from 16-18 April 2009 at CIRCOT, Mumbai India, The seminar intends to bring together experts in the field of fiber production, processing, diversified product manufacture, marketing and by-product utilization on the one hand and all those concerned with policy planning and implementation on the other on one platform for an effective dialog. The deliberations are expected to culminate in the preparation of a performance oriented action plan that will focus on economically viable technologies for the effective use of textile grade natural fibers.
Detail announcement available on ICAR website at: http://www.icar.org.in/Cotton_International_Seminar_Application_Form.PDF For registration contact, Dr. R.H. Balasubramanya at circot@vsnl.com
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