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Focal theme : Jackfruit ‐ Livelihood Opportunities 15 ‐ 18 May 2015, Aranmula, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala Aranmula Centre for innovation in Jackfruit Sabari Heritage Trust Science & Social Action Promotion Council Saranasram www.aranmulaheritage.net www.cissa.co.in jackfruitpromotion www.cissa.co.in council.wordpress.com Dear Sir/Madam, Warm greetings!! We are pleased to inform you about the National Jackfruit Fest (NJFF) from Jackfruit festivals 15th to 18th May 2015 at Aranmula, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. Jackfruit Festivals were held in various parts of the state in Jackfruit is a typical example of the richness of the flora of our country. Every the past to popularize the use of Jackfruit and numerous part of this tree is useful in one way or other. But unfortunately jack fruits are value added products from it. The first jackfruit festival in wasted which otherwise could contribute much to the food security and Kerala was conducted at URAVU, Wayanad, Kerala during provide lot of livelihood opportunities for marginalized and deprived. 2006. In 2009, a district jackfruit festival was conducted at Jackfruit Fest 2006, Wayanad The theme of the NJFF 2015 is “Jackfruit‐Livelihood Opportunities”. NJFF is NIRAVU, Vengeri. The first concerted effort in this regard designed in such a way that all interested in Jackfruit may come together and was the National Jackfruit Festival held in form a strong network. This collective will continue to take up the cause of during 2011. A state Jack fruit festival Jackfruit promotion and conservation. This will also create awareness among was subsequently held at Kozhikode in the year 2012. public about the contribution of Jackfruit as a staple food which in turn will The National Jackfruit Festival 2011 held at bring food security and support local economy. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala attracted wide attention. It The Festival includes National Seminar, Exhibition, Skill training on value‐ was a fellowship of farmers, innovators and producers of added jackfruit products, Cookery Competition, Documentation and value added products, scientists, social activists and many Publication, Quiz Competition, network formation and planting jackfruit others. Exhibition, sales, seminars, training classes and saplings, publication of souvenir and proceedings and Jackfruit based food cultural programs added knowledge and color to the National Jackfruit Fest 2011, Thiruvananthapuram festival. programme. Thousands of people visited the exhibition stalls and a new awareness on Jackfruit and its parts as a We cordially invite you to participate in this programme. primary food was created. The training classes imparted knowledge on a wide variety of value added products from the Jackfruit. To many this was a rediscovery of the olden Dr.C.V. Ananda Bose, IAS Kummanam Rajasekharan Chairman, NJFF 2015 Chairman, Aranmula Heritage Trust. days when Jackfruit from the tender to the ripe stage was an inseparable part of the menu during its season. The National festival could bring together almost all important Dr.G.G.Gangadharan L.Pankajakshan President, CISSA. General Secretary Jackfruit Promotion Council. actors in the field.

State Jackfruit Fest 2012, Kozhikode Dear Sir/Madam, Warm greetings!! We are pleased to inform you about the National Jackfruit Fest (NJFF) from Jackfruit festivals 15th to 18th May 2015 at Aranmula, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. Jackfruit Festivals were held in various parts of the state in Jackfruit is a typical example of the richness of the flora of our country. Every the past to popularize the use of Jackfruit and numerous part of this tree is useful in one way or other. But unfortunately jack fruits are value added products from it. The first jackfruit festival in wasted which otherwise could contribute much to the food security and Kerala was conducted at URAVU, Wayanad, Kerala during provide lot of livelihood opportunities for marginalized and deprived. 2006. In 2009, a district jackfruit festival was conducted at Jackfruit Fest 2006, Wayanad The theme of the NJFF 2015 is “Jackfruit‐Livelihood Opportunities”. NJFF is NIRAVU, Vengeri. The first concerted effort in this regard designed in such a way that all interested in Jackfruit may come together and was the National Jackfruit Festival held in form a strong network. This collective will continue to take up the cause of Thiruvananthapuram during 2011. A state Jack fruit festival Jackfruit promotion and conservation. This will also create awareness among was subsequently held at Kozhikode in the year 2012. public about the contribution of Jackfruit as a staple food which in turn will The National Jackfruit Festival 2011 held at bring food security and support local economy. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala attracted wide attention. It The Festival includes National Seminar, Exhibition, Skill training on value‐ was a fellowship of farmers, innovators and producers of added jackfruit products, Cookery Competition, Documentation and value added products, scientists, social activists and many Publication, Quiz Competition, network formation and planting jackfruit others. Exhibition, sales, seminars, training classes and saplings, publication of souvenir and proceedings and Jackfruit based food cultural programs added knowledge and color to the National Jackfruit Fest 2011, Thiruvananthapuram festival. programme. Thousands of people visited the exhibition stalls and a new awareness on Jackfruit and its parts as a We cordially invite you to participate in this programme. primary food was created. The training classes imparted knowledge on a wide variety of value added products from the Jackfruit. To many this was a rediscovery of the olden Dr.C.V. Ananda Bose, IAS Kummanam Rajasekharan Chairman, NJFF 2015 Chairman, Aranmula Heritage Trust. days when Jackfruit from the tender to the ripe stage was an inseparable part of the menu during its season. The National festival could bring together almost all important Dr.G.G.Gangadharan L.Pankajakshan President, CISSA. General Secretary Jackfruit Promotion Council. actors in the field.

State Jackfruit Fest 2012, Kozhikode National Seminar 15 & 16 May 2015 Focal Theme: Jackfruit & Livelihood Opportunities

National Jackfruit Fest 2015 National seminar associated with Delegate Registration 15 ‐ 18 May 2015, National Jackfruit Fest will present For registering please fill up the registration form and Sub themes:

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e Aranmula, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala consolidation of scientific send along with required registration fee. s Nutritional and medicinal values of Jackfruit

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e information and research outputs s Relevance of Indigenous knowledge and The National Jackfruit Fest at Aranmula from 15th to 18th May, 2015 on jackfruit and related areas. It is Registration Fee :Rs.300/‐ Students : Rs.200/‐ practices related to Jackfruit

Jackfruit - Live aims to create large scale awareness about the utility of the fruit as well as liho od O p p o r t u expected that the seminar will n i t i e s Traditional value added products for modern to explore and nurture the livelihood opportunities with jackfruit. The also provide the latest trends and market public will be sensitized on the commercial potential of the Jackfruit and Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p demands of the jackfruit in local o Payment r t u n i t i e s Innovative commercial products from jackfruit

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p agencies that are involved in marketing and production of value added o r t u n i t i e and international market to the Registration fee can be paid through DD/ Cheque in favor s Jackfruit‐international market potential

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p products. Small scale industrial groups especially self help groups of rural o r t u n i t i e farmers so that they could evolve of Jack Fruit Festival Aranmula 2015 payable at s Mechanisation in jackfruit industry

Jackfruit - Live liho od O women folk who are engaged in production of food items will be p p o r t u n i t i e better production and marketing Aranmula, Kerala or by Bank transfer to the following s Genetic varieties of jackfruit

Jackfruit - Live liho od O attracted to participate in the festival. The fest will provide a networking p p o r t u n i t i e strategies. account s Jackfruit and climate change of jackfruit growers, producers, product manufactures, merchants, The seminar includes keynote A/c Name: Jack Fruit Festival Aranmula 2015 researchers and exporters and will have components catering to different address, invited lectures, Panel Account No. 34807211027, stakeholders. discussions and oral/poster swift code ‐ SBININBB400, CIF No. 88343724644 Participants presentations. IFSC : SBIN0016888, Branch Code: 16888 Researchers, farmers, food processing units, Programmes at a glance Bank: State Bank of , Aranmula

Jackfruit - Live liho catering/food technology/food science/ od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Exhibition : 15‐18 May 2015 Abstract

fruit nutrition/agricultural science students, Jack - Live liho od O p Dates to Remember p o r t u n i t i e s National Seminar : 15 & 16 May 2015 The abstract(s) should not have

Jackfruit - Live community organisations, etc involved in liho od O p p Registration and submission of abstracts :30 April 2015 o r t u n i t i e s Skill training: 16 &17 May 2015 more than 500 words and should

ackfruit - Li J velih research, education and extension can o od O p p o Communication of acceptance of abstract : 05 May 2015 r t u n i t i e s Competitions: 15‐18 May 2015 be sent by e mail or CD on or

Jackfruit - Live participate and present papers in the Seminar. liho od O p p Submission of full length paper : 10 May 2015 o r t u n i t i e s Open forum: 16 & 17 May 2015 before 30th April, 2015. (12 font

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Jackfruit Planting Programme: 16 May 2015 Times New Roman‐ normal,

Jackfruit - Liv Communication e liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Honoring Jackfruits conservationists and campaigners justified, word file format) Accommodation

ackfruit - L All correspondence relating to the Seminar may J ive liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Hotel accommodation facilities are very limited at “Chakkavaravu” (Jackfruit Procession) in the town) & At least one author should register be made in the following Address: ”Kodiyettu” (Hosting of flag) : 15 May 2015 b y p a y i n g t h e r e q u i r e d Aranmula. Those who require Hotel accommodation will

ui Secretary, NJFF Seminar, CISSA, MBC‐27, Jackfr t - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Publication of Resource Materials registration fee. There will not be have to stay in nearby towns which are 3‐10kms distance Museum Bains Compound, Nanthancode,

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Cultural Events any on‐spot registration for at their own expense. Organisers will be providing home Kowdiar P.O, Thiruvananthapuram –695 003, presentation. stay facilities for registered delegates free of cost. Kerala. Mob: + 91 9447205913, www.cissa.co.in, e‐mail: [email protected] National Seminar 15 & 16 May 2015 Focal Theme: Jackfruit & Livelihood Opportunities

National Jackfruit Fest 2015 National seminar associated with Delegate Registration 15 ‐ 18 May 2015, National Jackfruit Fest will present For registering please fill up the registration form and Sub themes:

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e Aranmula, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala consolidation of scientific send along with required registration fee. s Nutritional and medicinal values of Jackfruit

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e information and research outputs s Relevance of Indigenous knowledge and The National Jackfruit Fest at Aranmula from 15th to 18th May, 2015 on jackfruit and related areas. It is Registration Fee :Rs.300/‐ Students : Rs.200/‐ practices related to Jackfruit

Jackfruit - Live aims to create large scale awareness about the utility of the fruit as well as liho od O p p o r t u expected that the seminar will n i t i e s Traditional value added products for modern to explore and nurture the livelihood opportunities with jackfruit. The also provide the latest trends and market public will be sensitized on the commercial potential of the Jackfruit and Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p demands of the jackfruit in local o Payment r t u n i t i e s Innovative commercial products from jackfruit

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p agencies that are involved in marketing and production of value added o r t u n i t i e and international market to the Registration fee can be paid through DD/ Cheque in favor s Jackfruit‐international market potential

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p products. Small scale industrial groups especially self help groups of rural o r t u n i t i e farmers so that they could evolve of Jack Fruit Festival Aranmula 2015 payable at s Mechanisation in jackfruit industry

Jackfruit - Live liho od O women folk who are engaged in production of food items will be p p o r t u n i t i e better production and marketing Aranmula, Kerala or by Bank transfer to the following s Genetic varieties of jackfruit

Jackfruit - Live liho od O attracted to participate in the festival. The fest will provide a networking p p o r t u n i t i e strategies. account s Jackfruit and climate change of jackfruit growers, producers, product manufactures, merchants, The seminar includes keynote A/c Name: Jack Fruit Festival Aranmula 2015 researchers and exporters and will have components catering to different address, invited lectures, Panel Account No. 34807211027, stakeholders. discussions and oral/poster swift code ‐ SBININBB400, CIF No. 88343724644 Participants presentations. IFSC : SBIN0016888, Branch Code: 16888 Researchers, farmers, food processing units, Programmes at a glance Bank: State Bank of India, Aranmula

Jackfruit - Live liho catering/food technology/food science/ od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Exhibition : 15‐18 May 2015 Abstract

fruit nutrition/agricultural science students, Jack - Live liho od O p Dates to Remember p o r t u n i t i e s National Seminar : 15 & 16 May 2015 The abstract(s) should not have

Jackfruit - Live community organisations, etc involved in liho od O p p Registration and submission of abstracts :30 April 2015 o r t u n i t i e s Skill training: 16 &17 May 2015 more than 500 words and should

ackfruit - Li J velih research, education and extension can o od O p p o Communication of acceptance of abstract : 05 May 2015 r t u n i t i e s Competitions: 15‐18 May 2015 be sent by e mail or CD on or

Jackfruit - Live participate and present papers in the Seminar. liho od O p p Submission of full length paper : 10 May 2015 o r t u n i t i e s Open forum: 16 & 17 May 2015 before 30th April, 2015. (12 font

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Jackfruit Planting Programme: 16 May 2015 Times New Roman‐ normal,

Jackfruit - Liv Communication e liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Honoring Jackfruits conservationists and campaigners justified, word file format) Accommodation

ackfruit - L All correspondence relating to the Seminar may J ive liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Hotel accommodation facilities are very limited at “Chakkavaravu” (Jackfruit Procession) in the town) & At least one author should register be made in the following Address: ”Kodiyettu” (Hosting of flag) : 15 May 2015 b y p a y i n g t h e r e q u i r e d Aranmula. Those who require Hotel accommodation will ui Secretary, NJFF Seminar, CISSA, MBC‐27, Jackfr t - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Publication of Resource Materials registration fee. There will not be have to stay in nearby towns which are 3‐10kms distance Museum Bains Compound, Nanthancode,

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Cultural Events any on‐spot registration for at their own expense. Organisers will be providing home Kowdiar P.O, Thiruvananthapuram –695 003, presentation. stay facilities for registered delegates free of cost. Kerala. Mob: + 91 9447205913, www.cissa.co.in, e‐mail: [email protected]

Venue Exhibition 15 - 18 May 2015 anmula Competitions Ar Governmental and Non Governmental organizations, Quiz competition Academic and R&D Institutions, Civil Society groups, Payment Biggest jackfruit Business groups and farmers societies will showcase their DD/ Cheque should be in favor of Jack Fruit Cookery Competition of jackfruit Products knowledge, products and publications. Diverse varieties of Festival Aranmula 2015 payable at Innovative Commercial Product Jackfruit and value added products will be showcased in the Aranmula, Kerala or Bank transfer Photography Competition exhibition. The exhibition will also include a photo Aranmula represents the apex heritage of Kerala. Situated exhibition, poster exhibition of general information, A/c Name: Jack Fruit Festival Aranmula 2015 at the beautiful wetland ecosystem on the banks of the holy nutrition and health benefits of Jackfruits, exhibition and Account No. 34807211027 Jackfruit Planting Programme river Pampa, it presents the epitome of Kerala culture. sale of various types of Jackfruits and Saplings, Food festival/ swift code ‐ SBININBB400 Located in south central Kerala it is in a region where the Live demo etc. CIF No. 88343724644 Planting of various varieties of Jack Fruit agr arian cultur e, perf orming arts and ancient temple rituals IFSC : SBIN0016888 Graft / Seedlings in the office premises and public makes it an apex model of human evolution. One of the Stall charges: Branch Code: 16888 places in Aranmula most sought after tourist events of Kerala Aranmula Boat Single stall (3x3m): Rs.10,000/‐ Bank: State Bank of India, Aranmula Race, the oldest boat race in Kerala, is held here and is Table Space : Rs.3,000/‐ linked to the river valley culture here. A global heritage site, Open Space : Rs.2,800/‐ Publications this village offers a serene atmosphere for visit and for

u accommodation, the nearby important towns are Jackfr it - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Book on jackfruits recipes in Malayalam and Skill training on value added products from Jack fruit Chengannur (10 km), Pathanamthitta (15 km), Pandalam English. (14 km),Kozhenchery (4.1 km). The nearest railway station Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e 16 & 17 May 2015 s Booklet on Jack trees and fruits (English and is at Chengannur and nearest airports are in (137 km) Malayalam) and Thiruvananthapuram (117km). Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e Two day practical training is provided in making a host of innovative products s Souvenir containing report of the festival, including jam, jelly, squash, pickles, toffees, mixture, sip‐up etc. Technical exhibitors and participants details and articles assistance will also be provided to successful participants to initiate self by eminent persons.

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e employment programmes based on the training. 60 persons will be admitted to s Seminar proceedings the programme on a first come first served basis.

The sessions will be handled by experts on traditional and modern value added products from Jackfruits, Scientist from Agriculture University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, voluntary organizations and individual entrepreneurs.

Reg. fee : Rs.250/‐ (2 Days)

Venue Exhibition 15 - 18 May 2015 anmula Competitions Ar Governmental and Non Governmental organizations, Quiz competition Academic and R&D Institutions, Civil Society groups, Payment Biggest jackfruit Business groups and farmers societies will showcase their DD/ Cheque should be in favor of Jack Fruit Cookery Competition of jackfruit Products knowledge, products and publications. Diverse varieties of Festival Aranmula 2015 payable at Innovative Commercial Product Jackfruit and value added products will be showcased in the Aranmula, Kerala or Bank transfer Photography Competition exhibition. The exhibition will also include a photo Aranmula represents the apex heritage of Kerala. Situated exhibition, poster exhibition of general information, A/c Name: Jack Fruit Festival Aranmula 2015 at the beautiful wetland ecosystem on the banks of the holy nutrition and health benefits of Jackfruits, exhibition and Account No. 34807211027 Jackfruit Planting Programme river Pampa, it presents the epitome of Kerala culture. sale of various types of Jackfruits and Saplings, Food festival/ swift code ‐ SBININBB400 Located in south central Kerala it is in a region where the Live demo etc. CIF No. 88343724644 Planting of various varieties of Jack Fruit agr arian cultur e, perf orming arts and ancient temple rituals IFSC : SBIN0016888 Graft / Seedlings in the office premises and public makes it an apex model of human evolution. One of the Stall charges: Branch Code: 16888 places in Aranmula most sought after tourist events of Kerala Aranmula Boat Single stall (3x3m): Rs.10,000/‐ Bank: State Bank of India, Aranmula Race, the oldest boat race in Kerala, is held here and is Table Space : Rs.3,000/‐ linked to the river valley culture here. A global heritage site, Open Space : Rs.2,800/‐ Publications this village offers a serene atmosphere for visit and for

u accommodation, the nearby important towns are Jackfr it - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e s Book on jackfruits recipes in Malayalam and Skill training on value added products from Jack fruit Chengannur (10 km), Pathanamthitta (15 km), Pandalam English. (14 km),Kozhenchery (4.1 km). The nearest railway station Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e 16 & 17 May 2015 s Booklet on Jack trees and fruits (English and is at Chengannur and nearest airports are in Kochi (137 km) Malayalam) and Thiruvananthapuram (117km). Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e Two day practical training is provided in making a host of innovative products s Souvenir containing report of the festival, including jam, jelly, squash, pickles, toffees, mixture, sip‐up etc. Technical exhibitors and participants details and articles assistance will also be provided to successful participants to initiate self by eminent persons.

Jackfruit - Live liho od O p p o r t u n i t i e employment programmes based on the training. 60 persons will be admitted to s Seminar proceedings the programme on a first come first served basis.

The sessions will be handled by experts on traditional and modern value added products from Jackfruits, Scientist from Agriculture University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, voluntary organizations and individual entrepreneurs.

Reg. fee : Rs.250/‐ (2 Days) Organising Committee, NJFF 2015 Chairman Dr.C.V Ananda Bose IAS Secretaries Chief advisor Seminar: Dr.K.G.Ajit kumar (Head, Botany Shri.Shree Padre (Editor,Adikepatrike, Kasargod) Dept, MG. College, Thiruvananthapuram) Working Chairman Exhibition: Dr.K.Unnikrishnan (NSS College, Shri. Kummanam Rajasekharan Pandalam) Vice Chairmen Programme: Shri.M.N. Jayachandran (State President, Eco Protection Forum) Dr.C.P Robert (Programme Coordinator,. CARD‐ Training: Shri.C.D. Sunish (Uravu, Wayanad) KVK, Pathanamthitta) Organizing Secretary Dr.C.K.Peethambaran (Former Director of Research, KAU) Shri.P.R. Shaji (General Convener, Aranmula Heritage Village Action Council) Shri.Rufus Daniel(President, Jackfruit Promotion Council) General Convener Dr.K.G. Sasidharanpillai (President, Palliyoda Shri.P.Induchudan (President, Aranmula Sevasangham) Heritage Village Action Council) Dr.Thomas. P.Thomas (St. Thomas College, Joint General Convener Kozhencherry) Shri.Prasad Anandabhavan (District Shri.Jose Parakkadavil (President, Kathakali President, Hotel Owners Association) club, Aranmula) Co‐ordinator Shri.N.K Sukumaran Nair (General Secretary, Shri.L. Pankajakshan (General Secretary, Pampa Parirakshana Samithi) Jackfruit Promotion Council) Secretary General Publicity Dr.C.Suresh Kumar (General Secretary, CISSA) Shri.Hari.S. Ar anmula Joint General Secretary Office Secretary Shri.Shaji R. Nair ( Ex‐ Administrator, Sarvodaya Shri.Vishnu K Santhosh (Project Executive, Sangh.) Aranmula Heritage Trust)

Important Numbers Shri.P.R.Shaji Shri.Kummanam Rajasekharan +91 9496631114 +91 9447970315 National Jackfruit Fest 2015 Shri.Vishnu K Santhosh Dr.C.Sureshkumar Aranmula Heritage Trust, Aranmula P O, +91 9747470447 +91 9447205913 Pathanamthitta,Kerala, India 689533 Shri.P.Induchudan Shri.L. Pankajakshan Ph: 04682278027 +91 9447764120 +91 9287548234 email: [email protected] Dr.K.G.Ajitkumar www.aranmulaheritage.net +91 9447558047