Global Potato Conference 2008

(December 10-12, 2008)

Since then the overall scenario for research and development has markedly changed due to emergence of global issues like Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), genetic engineering, information and communication technology, sanitary and phytosanitary issues, trade relations and environmental sustainability.

Fluctuations in potato prices coupled with decreasing production and productivity growth rates under the changing environmental conditions have posed further challenge to food security especially in developing countries. On behalf of the organizers of the GPC-2008, I warmly invite you to participate in this global event and add value to the scientific discussion through lead papers, oral presentations or poster presentation. I do hope that your participation in the Conference will provide a unique opportunity for a wider dialogue and discussion on emerging issues and challenges of potato research and development in ever vibrant and competitive scenario in global agriculture.

The venue of the Conference will also provide an ample opportunity to experience our rich cultural heritage, and to interact with leaders in potato research, technology and trade. We look forward to meet you in the GPC-2008 you are invited at New Delhi.

Conference VenueThe Conference will be held in the magnificent halls of the National Agricultural Science Centre Complex which is located in the Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The Campus is the seat of many national and international agricultural organizations and the historical buildings of Indian Agricultural Research Institute. It is located in the western part of New Delhi at the terminus of Pusa Road/Shankar Road on Dev Prakash Shashrti Marg, and is 8 km from New Delhi Railway Station, 12 km from Old Delhi Railway Station, 16 km from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station and 20 km from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Prepaid taxis are available at all these locations to reach the venue. Local transport facilities will also be made available by the organizers.

About the Indian Potato AssociationIndian Potato Association was established in 1974 with its Headquarters at Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla (HP). Dr. (Late) Mukhtar Singh, the then Director, Central Potato Research Institute was the guiding force in conceptualizing the idea and giving it a concrete shape. Since then, the Association has been nurtured by many a stalwarts without whom the Association would not have attained the present heights. In the year 1999, the Indian Potato association crossed a milestone by organizing a Global Conference on Potato at New Delhi to celebrate its 25th Year jointly with Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla that also completed its 50th year. It was a memorable year for it as over 500 delegates including 85 foreign delegates shared their experience and ideas on the potato research and technology. The conference was acclaimed as the best organized conference in recent years both by national and international agencies.

CONTACT:Dr. SK PandeyChairman, Organising CommitteeGlobal Potato Conference-2008Central Potato Research InstituteShimla – 171 001 (HP), IndiaPhone +91 177 2625073Fax +91 177 2624460E-mail info(at)gpc2008.inWebsite: www.gpc2008.in

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