Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technological University
Chandanwadi, Prem Nagar Sudhowala, Dehradun Uttarakhand
11th April 2023
2pm Onwards
Conference+ Keynotes + Video Presentation + LIVE DEMO of Decorticating Machine
The event “Technological Advancement of Hemp Processing and Cultivation for Fiber and Allied Industries” is a conference and video presentation focused on the technological advancements in hemp cultivation and processing for the fibre and allied industries. The event is aimed at educating visitors about the hemp crop, its potential as a sustainable alternative to traditional crops for oilseeds, food source and the various applications of hemp fibre in industries like textiles, construction, and automotive.
Visitors will get the chance to learn about the hemp fibre market, industries, technical processing of hemp fibers, and live demos of hemp fiber decortication. The event will feature keynotes, presentations and video demonstrations from the hemp pioneers, scientists in the fiber technology, respected heads of Institutions as well as stakeholders from the state of Uttarakhand.
The conference will cover various topics related to hemp cultivation, processing, and the fiber and seeds market, and visitors will have the opportunity to interact with stakeholders from the state of Uttarakhand who are involved in hemp cultivation and processing.
The event is first of kind an opportunity to understand first hand from the heads of supporting Universities in Uttarakhand on how their reputed Universities are taking an active role in the advancement of the Uttarakhand Hemp Industry through their expertise and support to companies working in this space.
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Speakers & Guests
CHIEF GUEST
Dr. Parvinder Kaushal Esteemed VC of VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry, Bharsar
Event Schedule
- Opening Note: Dr. Onkar Singh, Honourable VC of VMSBUTU, Dehradun Uttarakhand.
- Keynote Address: Dr. Parvinder Kaushal, Honourable Dean of VCSG UUHF Bharsar, Dehradun.
- Keynote Address: Dr. Nirpendra Chauhan Director CAP Uttarakhand
- Keynote Address: Ashutosh Sahi, Associate Professor Textile Design Department & COO NFDI
- Video Address: Dr M S Thakur, Chief Scientist & former Director, Bioengineering Department, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India
- LIVE Demo: MOBILE DECORTICATING MACHINE BY Prashant Agarwal ERB TEXTILES.
Special Guests
- Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director IIT Roorkee Uttarakhand.
- Dr. Arvind Bijalwan, Associate Director Extension VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry, Bharsar Uttarakhand.
- BP Nautiyal Dean UUHF Bharsar.
- Azam Ali Khan, Chief Executive Officer & Member Secretary TIDES IIT Roorkee.
- Prof. Rajat Agarwal, Associate Dean Innovation and Incubation IIT Roorkee.
- Dr. Prabha Shankar Mishra, Deputy Excise Commissioner Haridwar.
- Dr. Mumtaj Shah, Associate VP at TIDES IIT Roorkee.
- Dr. Maruthi Prasad, BN Assistant Professor, Senior Scale, PSMAC, College of Horticulture, GKVK campus, Bangalore via Video Conference.
What to Expect?
- In-depth discussions on the technical processing of hemp fibers, including retting, scutching, and hackling.
- Presentations from experts in the hemp fiber market, discussing the current state of the industry, market trends, and future growth opportunities.
- Video demonstrations of hemp fiber decortication, showcasing the latest technological advancements in the field.
- An opportunity to interact with key stakeholders in the state of Uttarakhand involved in hemp cultivation and processing.
The event is ideal for anyone interested in learning about the potential of hemp as a sustainable alternative to traditional crops, and those looking to explore the opportunities in the hemp fiber industry.
Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technological University
Chandanwadi, Prem Nagar Sudhowala, Dehradun Uttarakhand
11th April 2023
2pm Onwards
