International conference on Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods during 29-31 January, 2025 at ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad , Telangana, India.
Globally, Rainfed farming is practiced in about 80% of cultivated land and contributes 60% of world food. In India, rainfed agriculture occupy about 50% of net cultivated area, practiced in diverse agro-ecologies and contributes 40% of country's food basket and dominant producer of oilseeds, cotton, jute and allied fibres. In India, contribution of rainfed production to nutritious cereals and pulses is about 84-87%, cotton- 60% and 77% in oilseeds and support 60% of livestock and 40% of human population..
| Category | Physical Participants Registration Fee | Online Participants Registration fee |
| Scientists | US $ 500 (After due date US$ 600) | US $ 250 (After due date US$ 300) |
| Industry and private organizations | US $ 800 (After due date US$ 900) | US $ 400 (After due date US$ 450) |
| Students/Research Scholars | US $ 350 (After due date US$ 400) | US $ 175 (After due date US$ 200) |
| Accompanying member | US $ 300 | -- |
| Category | Physical Participants Registration Fee | Online Participants Registration fee |
|---|---|---|
| ISDA Member Scientists (In-service) | Rs.7000 (After due date Rs. 8000) | Rs.3500 (After due date Rs. 4000) |
| ISDA Member Scientists (Retired) | Rs. 5000 (After due date Rs. 6000) | Rs. 2500 (After due date Rs. 3000) |
| Non-ISDA Members | Rs.8000 (After due date Rs. 9000) | Rs.4000 (After due date Rs. 4500) |
| Industry and private organizations | Rs. 10000 (After due date Rs. 12000) | Rs. 5000 (After due date Rs. 6000) |
| Student/Research Scholar | Rs. 5000 (After due date Rs. 6,000) | Rs. 2500 (After due date Rs. 3,000) |
| Accompanying member | Rs. 2500 | --- |
| - 30th November, 2024 | Submission of Extended Summary |
| - 30th November, 2024 | Acceptance of paper/extended summary |
| - 15th December, 2024 | Registration fee (without late fee) |
| - 15th December,2024 | Request for Accommodation |
| - 15th December,2024 | Willingness for Congress Field Visit/Tour |
| - 29 January , 2025 | Inauguration |
| - 29-31 January , 2025 | Symposia |
| - 29-30 January, 2025 | Poster Sessions |
| - 29-31 January, 2025 | Plenary Lectures |
| - 31 January,2025 | Valedictory Session |
| - 31 January,2025 | Field Visits/ICRISAT Visit |
Resource characterization, conservation, management and governance.
Livelihood Diversification for risk mitigation & ecosystem services.
Crop Improvement and management for biotic & abiotic Stress Mitigation.
Sustainable soil management for resilient rainfed agro-ecosystem.
Next-Gen Technologies: AI & ML, Remote Sensing, Modelling, Drones.
Enabling Technology & Knowledge Dissemination For Scaling Impacts.
Resilience Through Livestock and Fisheries in Rainfed Regions.
Agroforestry and Horticulture for Risk Minimization.
Mechanization, Processing and Value chains for Rainfed Crops and Systems.
Charminar Hyderabad (5th Largest City in India), is the capital city of Telangana State (3rd Largest State in India). Hyderabad was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591 on the banks of Musi. Today the city covers an area of approximately 650 square km.
India has a single time zone. It is 5.5 hours ahead of the GMT, 4.5 hours behind the Australian Eastern Standard time and 11.5 hours ahead of American Eastern Standard Time (winter).
Weather during the conference period from 22-24 December 2022 would be very pleasant mostly dry and cool with mean minimum temperature ranging from 10 to 15 degree Celsius and maximum mean temperature around 28 degrees Celsius
The official language of Hyderabad is Telugu but there are various other regional languages spoken by the people of the state of Telangana. English is used for official and commercial purposes. Most people on the streets understand and converse in English. The other languages popular here in Hyderabad are Urdu and Hindi.
The Organizing Committee assumes no liability for participant’s personal accidents, sickness and theft or property damage. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
Taxis are on call 24hrs over the telephone/online/mobile apps. Air-conditioned taxis are available at both the International and domestic terminals of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The distance from airport to venue is approximately 22kms.
