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Volume : 13 No. : 3 Oct.-Dec. : 2016 NEWSLETTER Publication of Anand Agricultural University Message PATRON Nutraceuticals constitute a novel approach in modern health care and Dr. N. C. Patel therefore market demand on Vice Chancellor specified health care products such as dietary supplements including botanicals, nutraceuticals and EDITORIAL BOARD functional foods is increasing at a fast Dr. K. B. Kathiria Chairman rate (~15%). During the last few Dr. Arun Patel decades, the diet – health message Vice Chairman has evolved which initiated the development of functional foods. Processing of farm produce including cereals, pulses, Members oilseeds, fruits and vegetables and dairy produce particularly milk and milk products to Dr. K. P. Patel Dr. A. M. Thaker produce nutraceuticals and functional foods will go a long way in providing food, nutrition and Dr. D. C. Joshi health security to our ever increasing global population. India's nutraceuticals market is likely to touch $6.1 billion by 2020 from the current Dr. M. N. Brahmbhatt level of $2.8 billion. It is interesting to note that the domestic nutraceutical and functional foods Editor market is mainly concentrated in southern region of the country, followed by the eastern region with leading top three states being Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Dr. N. V. Soni Nutraceuticals and functional foods have invited the attention of the crop scientists, Co-Editors biochemists, biotechnologists, food technologists, pharmacists, nutrition experts and Dr. V. R. Boghra industralists in recent times in order to develop food products having better nutritional quality. Dr. D. D. Patel AAU has taken research initiatives focusing on functional foods and nutraceuticals, Asst. Editor especially the works related to probiotic lassi; quality analysis in durum wheat which is registered by AAU under geographic indication as Bhal wheat; biofortification of iron & zinc in Dr. Nikhil Joshi rice and optimization of oleoresin extraction protocol from chilli. I believe that Nutra- geonomics coupled with bioinformatics should also be one of the areas, where emphasis Quarterly Newsletter should be given to start up new research programmes. Published by The old proverb ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ is now ‘a nutraceutical a day The Directorate of Extension Education keeps the doctor away’. Anand Agricultural University Anand - 388 110 E-mail : [email protected] ( N. C. Patel) Vice Chancellor For Office Use Only WELCOME FUNCTION OF HON. MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND ENERGY GUJARAT STATE AT AAU ANND Welcome function of Minister of Agriculture & Energy, GoG Inauguration function of International Conference on Climate Change at AAU The Welcome funciton of Minister of Agriculture & Energy, and Shri Chimanbhai Sapariya, Hon. Minister of Agriculture Gujarat State was organized at central hall of B. A. College of and Energy, GoG graced the occasion of inaugural function Agriculture, AAU, Anand on 1 October 2016. Dr. N.C. Patel of the conference as the chief guest and guest of honour, Hon. VC, AAU welcomed Shri Chimanbhai Sapariya, Hon. respectively. About 1100 delegates participated in the Minister of Agriculture and Energy with bouquet of flowers as conference involving students, academicians, scientists, well as 'Shawl'. The Hon. Minister was also welcomed and farmers, administrators and policy makers. Foreign honoured by the university officers. The Agriculture Minister delegates from Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University, appreciated the activities carried out by AAU in the field of USA; LYK School of Public Policy, Singapore; University of agriculture and allied sectors. The Hon. Minister said that Southern Queensland, Australia; Kennesaw State good co-operation will be provided to AAU by GoG. He University, USA and IRRI, Philippines participated in the appealed all the agricultural scientists to work for the conference. betterment of the farmers of Gujarat State. He also visited various departments and Sardar Patel Agricultural Educational Museum of the university. Release of souvenir by Shri Parsottambhai Rupala, Hon. Minister of States (Agri.), GoI and Shri Chimanbhai Sapariya, Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Energy, GoG and other dignitories WORLD FOOD DAY & NATIONAL TECH FEST AT COLLEGE OF FPT&BE, ANAND Welcoming of Shri Chimanbhai Sapariya, Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Energy by World food Day is celebrated through out the world on 16 Dr. N. C. Patel, Hon. VC, AAU October to mark the foundation day of FAO of the United INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FOOD, WATER, ENERGY NEXUS Nations. The College of Food Processing Technology and IN ARENA OF CLIMATE CHANGE AT AAU, ANAND Bio-Energy celebrated World Food Day in a grand manner, An International Conference on 'Food, Water, Energy Nexus for three days by hosting national Tech Fest called 'ADROIT'. in Arena of Climate Change' was organized jointly by AAU The Tech Fest was attended by more than 25 colleges across and NCCSD, Ahmedabad during 14-16 October 2016. Shri the country which consisted nearly 1450 participants Parsottambhai Rupala, Hon. Minister of States (Agri.), GoI including the students as well as faculty members. AAU Newsletter • Vol.13 • No.3 2 'Challenges and Opportunities for Food Processing Professionals'. He also explained the current situation of Food Industry and inspired students to think out of the box to excel in their career. The Tech Fest ended with valedictory function presided over by Dr. N. C. Patel, Hon. VC with Chief guest Dr. Prabodh Halde; Dr. D. C. Joshi, patron of world food day celebration; Dr. Arun Patel, DEE and Dr. S. H. Akbari, DSW. The winners and runners up were awarded with cash prizes and certificates. NATIONAL SEMINAR & VI ANNUAL CONVENTION OF SVSBT VETERINARY COLLEGE, AAU, ANAND Dr. N.C. Patel, Hon. VC, AAU and dignitaries visiting the National Tech Fest The Tech Fest was inaugurated by Dr. N. C. Patel, Hon. VC, AAU. The chief guest of the function was Shri Sangram Chaudhary, Executive Director, National Dairy Development Board, Anand. The guests of honour were Dr. R. K. Jain, Principal, ADIT; Dr. K. B. Kathria, DR, AAU; Dr. Arun Patel, DEE and Dr. S.H. Akbari, DSW. After the inauguration they witnessed various events like New Product Development, Model Making and Poster Presentation. The world food day awareness rally was also organized to convey the message Releasing souvenir in National Seminar and VI Annual Convention of SVSBT of world food day i.e. ‘Climate is changing, Food and by Dr. N. C. Patel, Hon. VC, AAU and other dignitaries Agriculture must too'. This year school children were also A two day National Seminar on 'Biotechnological Approaches invited to celebrate the world food day. The response was in Management of Health and Reproductive Disorders in overwhelming as more than 240 students of standard 5th to Livestock for Sustainable Production' and 'VI Annual 9thfrom 11 schools participated in Sketching, Drawing and Convention of the Society for Veterinary Science & Fire free cooking competition. These events were followed by Biotechnology (SVSBT)', Indore was hosted by College of interactive session where industrial experts like Mr. R. K. Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, AAU, Anand in Jain, Principal A. D. Patel Institute of Technology; Mr. R. K. collaboration with the Indian Society for Study of Animal Shah, Technical Consultant Functional Foods and Reproduction (ISSAR), Gujarat Chapter and State Animal Nutraceutical; Mr. Dilipsinh Jala, Director, Dynamic Agro and Husbandry Dept., Gandhinagar under the aegis of Central FoodBiz Consultant Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Harsh Doctor, Co- Government sponsored scheme Assistance to States for Founder & Director, Prodoc Foods Pvt. Ltd.; discussed on the Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD) during 16-17 topic 'Challenges of Marketing and Manufacturing of December, 2016. Branded Ethnic Indian Food'. The panel discussion was The Inaugural Function was presided over by Hon. VC of moderated by Mr. Baker Ninan Fenn, Research Associate of AAU, Dr. N.C. Patel. Hon. Director & VC, NDRI, Karnal, Dr. the college. In order to sensitize the students, this session A.K. Srivastava was the Chief Guest. Dr. K.B. Kathiria, DR, was followed by theme lecture by Dr. Prabodh Halde, Head AAU, Dr. B.J. Parmar, Additional Director of Animal Technical Regulatory, Marico Ltd for domestic and Husbandry, GoG, Gandhinagar; Dr. R.S. Shrimal, President, international business. He discussed on the topic SVSBT & Ex-Director of AH, Govt. of MP, Bhopal and Dr. H.J. Derashari, President, ISSAR, Gujarat Chapter & Ex-DEE, NAU, Navsari were the Guests of Honour. Dr. A.M. Thaker, Dean of Faculty & Chairman, Organizing Committee, Dr. R.S. Dhanotia, Honorary Secretary, SVSBT, Indore, and Dr. A.J. Dhami, Organizing Secretary of the seminar were on the AAU Newsletter • Vol.13 • No.3 3 GoG; Dr. S. N Tyagi, Mission Director, GSBTM, Gandhinagar and Dr. Rajender S. Ranu, Colarado State University, USA were Guests of Honor. The function was graced by the president, Dr. N. C. Patel, Hon. VC, AAU. Dr. K. B. Kathiria, DR, AAU and Dr. K. P. Patel, Principal and Dean (Agri.) were Coordinator and Chairman of the conference, respectively. dais. Dr. J. G. Talati, Res. Sci, & Head, Biochemistry was the Dr. A.M. Thaker, Dean & Chairman of Organizing Committee Organizing Secretory. Participants from various countries delivered welcome speech, highlighted the activities, like U. S. A, U. K, Australia, Camroon and from various parts facilities and achievements of the college and welcomed the of the country attended and presented their research work in Hon'ble Guests with bouquets of flowers. This was followed the conference. by speech of Dr. H.J. Derashri, President, ISSAR Gujarat and Awards were distributed to young scientists for best oral and Dr. R.S. Shrimal, President, SVSBT. Dr. K.B. Kathiria, DR, poster presentations. The ISAB conferred the Lifetime AAU appreciated the theme of the seminar chosen and Achievement Award to Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Hon. D. G., narrated the achievements and gaps in the research areas of ICAR, New Delhi.