NCATM

National Conference on Agriculture, Technology and Management (NCATM)

Date: 15th Nov 2024

Duration: 1 Day

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The 1st National Conference on Agriculture, Technology, and Management (NCATM 2024) aims to bring together scholars from various parts of India. This includes senior academicians, researchers, practicing managers, and policymakers in government and industry. They will share their knowledge and insights on recent trends and challenges in developing and adopting technology appropriate for use in Indian agriculture.

NCATM 2024
CONFERENCE THEME and TRACKS

The theme of the conference is “Farm Equipment Production Technology & Vikshit Bihar”. Research papers and case studies are invited on various aspects related the above theme, divided in the four main tracks mentioned below, but not limited to:

  • Sustainable Farm Technology: Sustainable farm technology plays a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact, which aligns with the conference's focus on adopting appropriate technologies for Indian agriculture. Emphasizing resource-efficient practices will be key to addressing the challenges in the agricultural sector.
  • Agri-Entrepreneurship: Agri-entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in driving innovation and sustainability in Indian agriculture, aligning with the conference's theme of integrating technology and management to enhance agricultural productivity. By nurturing entrepreneurial ventures, we can tackle challenges related to technology adoption and promote scalable, sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Agri-Financing: Agri-financing is crucial for enabling the development and adoption of advanced agricultural technologies, ensuring that farmers have access to the necessary funds to invest in modern equipment and sustainable practices. By addressing financial barriers in agriculture, the conference can promote economic growth and technological innovation in the sector.
  • Rural Development: Integrating advanced technology and innovative management practices in rural areas can drive significant improvements in agricultural efficiency and economic growth, enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) has been established as an autonomous institution, with active support from the Government of Bihar in the year 2008. The Honourable CM Shri. Nitish Kumar happens to be the Chairman of the institute. It is approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The flagship programme of the institute is accredited by NBA and approved by AIU. CIMP is in Management (Rank Band: 101-125) as per NIRF-2023.

The Institute conducts the following major programmes:

  • Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
  • Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGDM)
  • Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGDM-IEV)
  • Executive programme in management for Government officials (EXPM)
  • Management Development programme (MDP)
ABOUT Centre for Appropriate Technology Management

The commitment to uplifting the socially and economically disadvantaged sections of Bihar's population has been a major focus of Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) since its inception. Initiatives such as providing education to underprivileged children and adopting villages and orphanages are steps taken in this direction. This impactful work has gained worldwide recognition and has brought laurels to the Institute.

The need to harness science and technology to transform rural India has been widely recognized. Translating Gandhiji’s concept of Gram Swaraj, our State has always focused on developing the self-reliance of local communities to alleviate poverty and improve the quality of life for the rural poor. Simultaneously, there is also a need to protect scarce natural resources using small-scale technologies and renewable energy.

The Centre for Appropriate Technology Management (CATM) was established in June 2016 at CIMP to help disadvantaged rural communities find better ways to improve their quality of life. The Centre aims to work at the national level, with a special focus on Bihar.

Vision AND Mission

Appropriate technologies are those that are simple to apply, use local resources and labor, nurture the environment and human health, and are not capital- or energy-intensive. They provide small-scale, local, and sustainable solutions to reduce poverty, promote healthy communities, and protect natural resources.

The CATM aims to promote the development, diffusion, and transfer of technologies and processes that are suitable for the resources and needs of low-income communities in the state.

The vision of the Centre is to empower self-reliant local communities, especially in rural areas, to utilize locally available resources and skills to fulfill their basic needs such as food, water, energy, and waste disposal, all while fostering harmony with the environment.

The mission of the Centre is to promote the development and use of technologies that are appropriate for the needs of the rural poor in the State.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Patron:

Prof.(Dr.) Rana Singh, Director CIMP

 

Chairperson:

Prof. (Dr.) Vijaya Bandyopadhyaya

Co-Chairperson:

Prof. (Dr.) Ankit Sharma


Convenor:

Shri Kumod Kumar


Members:

  • Prof. (Dr.) Ranjit Tiwari
  • Prof. (Dr.) Santosh Kumar
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sriranga Vishnu
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sibananda Senapati
  • Prof. (Dr.) Kalyan Prasad Agrawal
  • Prof. (Dr.) Debabrata Samanta
  • Prof. (Dr.) Nilamadhab Mohanty
  • Prof. (Dr.) Rishi Kant Kumar
KEY NOTE SPEAKER
KeyNoteSpeaker-NCATM_U

Dr. Anup Das

Director
ICAR-RCER Patna
About KeyNote Speaker

Dr. Anup Das has done his Ph.D in Agronomy from Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. He has done his M.Sc. in Agronomy from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore and B.Sc (Agriculture) Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal.

Dr. Das is Fellow, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and specializes in Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), Conservation Agriculture (CA), Organic Farming and Climate Resilient Agriculture and has more than 20 years Research Experience. He has published 215 research papers, including 82 in international journals, and has also authored 52 books and bulletins. He has received a number of awards in recognition for his outstanding work including Swami Sahajananad Saraswati Outstanding Extension scientist award 2016, ICAR, New Delhi; First Dr. HK Jain, CAU, Imphal- Award, for excellence in Agricultural Research in NE states of India, 2013-2014; Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for outstanding contribution to Tribal Farming system, 2012 ICAR, New Delhi; ICAR Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research Award in Natural Resource Management, 2011 ICAR, New Delhi; Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award, 2010 ICAR, New Delhi; National Ground Water Augmentation Award, 2008, Ministry of Water Resources; and P.S. Deshmukh Young Agronomist Award, 2008, Indian Society of Agronomy (ISA), IARI, New Delhi.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
  • Abstracts should be of 250 – 300 words.
  • Full Paper should be of 3000 – 4000 words.
  • The Abstract and Full Papers are to be sent as MSWord Document.
  • Font Style should be in ‘Times New Roman’.
  • A uniform Font Size ‘12’ should be maintained, for footnotes Font Size ‘10’ is to be maintained.
  • Text Alignment should be ‘Justified’.
  • Line Spacing should be ‘1.5’.
  • APA citation style may be used.
  • The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any paper not adhering to the submission guidelines, or are plagiarized.

Please note that incomplete submission will not be sent out for the review process.

AWARDS
  • 1st Prize –  ₹25,000.00
  • 2nd Prize –  ₹15,000.00
GUIDELINES FOR THE PARTICIPANTS

All participants and paper presenters are required to register for the conference with payment of the registration fees, as applicable. Registration may be done in online or offline mode. There will be no change in paper as well as the name(s) of authors/ co-authors once a paper is accepted. Submission of the full paper is mandatory for consideration for the awards.

REGISTRATION

Registration Link

REGISTER

Paper Submission - EasyChair

EASYCHAIR
REGISTRATION FEES

  • Industry Professionals, Experts & Delegates: INR 2,000
  • Academicians: INR 1,500
  • Research Scholars, Post-Graduate Students & others: INR 1,000
  • Participants (Non-Presenters): INR 500

Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) may be paid online at the time of Registration at the conference portal.

SUBMISSION CALENDAR

Abstract Submission Closes : 15 October 2024

Notification of Abstract acceptance : 20 October 2024

Registration Starts : 20 September 2024

Full Paper Submission Closes : 30 October 2024

ACCOMODATION

Research paper presenters will be provided accommodation on the payment basis.

CONTACTS

Ankit Kumar Chaturvedi
Conference Secretariat :

  • Email: ncatm@cimp.ac.in
  • Mobile: +91-9155142017
HOW TO REACH CIMP

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The 1st National Conference on Agriculture, Technology, and Management (NCATM 2024) aims to bring together scholars from various parts of India. This includes senior academicians, researchers, practicing managers, and policymakers in government and industry. They will share their knowledge and insights on recent trends and challenges in developing and adopting technology appropriate for use in Indian agriculture.

CONFERENCE THEME and TRACKS

The theme of the conference is “Farm Equipment Production Technology & Vikshit Bihar”. Research papers and case studies are invited on various aspects related the above theme, divided in the four main tracks mentioned below, but not limited to:

  • Sustainable Farm Technology: Sustainable farm technology plays a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact, which aligns with the conference's focus on adopting appropriate technologies for Indian agriculture. Emphasizing resource-efficient practices will be key to addressing the challenges in the agricultural sector.
  • Agri-Entrepreneurship: Agri-entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in driving innovation and sustainability in Indian agriculture, aligning with the conference's theme of integrating technology and management to enhance agricultural productivity. By nurturing entrepreneurial ventures, we can tackle challenges related to technology adoption and promote scalable, sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Agri-Financing: Agri-financing is crucial for enabling the development and adoption of advanced agricultural technologies, ensuring that farmers have access to the necessary funds to invest in modern equipment and sustainable practices. By addressing financial barriers in agriculture, the conference can promote economic growth and technological innovation in the sector.
  • Rural Development: Integrating advanced technology and innovative management practices in rural areas can drive significant improvements in agricultural efficiency and economic growth, enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) has been established as an autonomous institution, with active support from the Government of Bihar in the year 2008. The Honourable CM Shri. Nitish Kumar happens to be the Chairman of the institute. It is approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The flagship programme of the institute is accredited by NBA and approved by AIU. CIMP is in Management (Rank Band: 101-125) as per NIRF-2023.

The Institute conducts the following major programmes:

  • Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
  • Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGDM)
  • Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGDM-IEV)
  • Executive programme in management for Government officials (EXPM)
  • Management Development programme (MDP)
ABOUT CATM

The commitment to uplifting the socially and economically disadvantaged sections of Bihar's population has been a major focus of Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) since its inception. Initiatives such as providing education to underprivileged children and adopting villages and orphanages are steps taken in this direction. This impactful work has gained worldwide recognition and has brought laurels to the Institute.

The need to harness science and technology to transform rural India has been widely recognized. Translating Gandhiji’s concept of Gram Swaraj, our State has always focused on developing the self-reliance of local communities to alleviate poverty and improve the quality of life for the rural poor. Simultaneously, there is also a need to protect scarce natural resources using small-scale technologies and renewable energy.

The Centre for Appropriate Technology Management (CATM) was established in June 2016 at CIMP to help disadvantaged rural communities find better ways to improve their quality of life. The Centre aims to work at the national level, with a special focus on Bihar.

VISION AND MISSION

Appropriate technologies are those that are simple to apply, use local resources and labor, nurture the environment and human health, and are not capital- or energy-intensive. They provide small-scale, local, and sustainable solutions to reduce poverty, promote healthy communities, and protect natural resources.

The CATM aims to promote the development, diffusion, and transfer of technologies and processes that are suitable for the resources and needs of low-income communities in the state.

The vision of the Centre is to empower self-reliant local communities, especially in rural areas, to utilize locally available resources and skills to fulfill their basic needs such as food, water, energy, and waste disposal, all while fostering harmony with the environment.

The mission of the Centre is to promote the development and use of technologies that are appropriate for the needs of the rural poor in the State.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Patron:

Prof.(Dr.) Rana Singh, Director CIMP


Chairperson:

Prof. (Dr.) Vijaya Bandyopadhyaya

Co-Chairperson:

Prof. (Dr.) Ankit Sharma

Convenor:

Shri Kumod Kumar


Members:

  • Prof. (Dr.) Ranjit Tiwari
  • Prof. (Dr.) Santosh Kumar
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sriranga Vishnu
  • Prof. (Dr.) Sibananda Senapati
  • Prof. (Dr.) Kalyan Prasad Agrawal
  • Prof. (Dr.) Debabrata Samanta
  • Prof. (Dr.) Nilamadhab Mohanty
  • Prof. (Dr.) Rishi Kant Kumar
KEY NOTE SPEAKER
KeyNoteSpeaker-NCATM_U

Dr. Anup Das

Director
ICAR-RCER Patna

Dr. Anup Das has done his Ph.D in Agronomy from Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. He has done his M.Sc. in Agronomy from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore and B.Sc (Agriculture) Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal.

Dr. Das is Fellow, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and specializes in Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), Conservation Agriculture (CA), Organic Farming and Climate Resilient Agriculture and has more than 20 years Research Experience. He has published 215 research papers, including 82 in international journals, and has also authored 52 books and bulletins. He has received a number of awards in recognition for his outstanding work including Swami Sahajananad Saraswati Outstanding Extension scientist award 2016, ICAR, New Delhi; First Dr. HK Jain, CAU, Imphal- Award, for excellence in Agricultural Research in NE states of India, 2013-2014; Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for outstanding contribution to Tribal Farming system, 2012 ICAR, New Delhi; ICAR Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research Award in Natural Resource Management, 2011 ICAR, New Delhi; Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award, 2010 ICAR, New Delhi; National Ground Water Augmentation Award, 2008, Ministry of Water Resources; and P.S. Deshmukh Young Agronomist Award, 2008, Indian Society of Agronomy (ISA), IARI, New Delhi.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
  • Abstracts should be of 250 – 300 words.
  • Full Paper should be of 3000 – 4000 words.
  • The Abstract and Full Papers are to be sent as MSWord Document.
  • Font Style should be in ‘Times New Roman’.
  • A uniform Font Size ‘12’ should be maintained, for footnotes Font Size ‘10’ is to be maintained.
  • Text Alignment should be ‘Justified’.
  • Line Spacing should be ‘1.5’.
  • APA citation style may be used.
  • The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any paper not adhering to the submission guidelines, or are plagiarized.

Please note that incomplete submission will not be sent out for the review process.

AWARDS
  • 1st Prize – ₹25,000.00
  • 2nd Prize – ₹15,000.00
GUIDELINES FOR THE PARTICIPANTS

All participants and paper presenters are required to register for the conference with payment of the registration fees, as applicable. Registration may be done in online or offline mode. There will be no change in paper as well as the name(s) of authors/ co-authors once a paper is accepted. Submission of the full paper is mandatory for consideration for the awards.

REGISTRATION

Registration Link

REGISTER

Paper Submission - EasyChair

EASYCHAIR
REGISTRATION FEES

  • Industry Professionals, Experts & Delegates: INR 2,000
  • Academicians: INR 1,500
  • Research Scholars, Post-Graduate Students & others: INR 1,000
  • Participants (Non-Presenters): INR 500

Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) may be paid online at the time of Registration at the conference portal.

IMPORTANT TIMELINE

Abstract Submission Closes : 15 October 2024

Notification of Abstract acceptance : 20 October 2024

Registration Starts : 20 September 2024

Full Paper Submission Closes : 30 October 2024

ACCOMODATION

Research paper presenters will be provided accommodation on the payment basis.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Ankit Kumar Chaturvedi
Conference Secretariat :

  • Email: ncatm@cimp.ac.in
  • Mobile: +91-9155142017
HOW TO REACH CIMP