About Conference
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Globally, economic growth has played a critical role in addressing under nutrition. The rate of decline in child underweight prevalence tends, on average, to be around half the rate of growth of per capita gross domestic product (GDP). If this rough benchmark is applied to India, which grew at 4.2 percent per year from 1990 to 2005, the underweight prevalence should have declined by 2.1 percent a year, or by about 27 percent overall during this period. But the actual decline in these 15 years was only about 10 percent, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-2006. The persistence of high level of malnutrition in India despite economic growth and increased allocation of funds for social sector, suggests the presence of certain weaknesses in the pathway to improving nutrition outcomes.
Agriculture not only has a vital link to nutrition but also continues to play a major role in the overall socioeconomic development of the country. Our country has achieved many milestones in diverse fields of science and technology and agriculture sector is no exception. This has greatly improved our food production. Despite achieving food security at the country level, poverty and food insecurity still persist at the household level. Àapparently, agricultural growth does not automatically improve the nutritional status of the vulnerable sections of the population.
Nutritional status is influenced by a complex interplay of factors including availability and access to nutritious foods, infectious diseases, sanitation, access to safe water, maternaleducation, women’s empowerment etc. Agriculture has potential to influence a number of these factors directly or indirectly and a number of pathways between agriculture and nutrition have been identified. Apart from the role of agriculture as a source of food, it serves as an important source of income for a large section of our population. Agricultural policies and food prices have profound impact on food intakes and nutrition. Increasing feminization of agriculture has implications for women’s nutritional status and their ability to manage the care, feeding, and health of young children.These close linkages between agriculture and nutrition mean that although agricultural initiatives alone cannot solve the nutrition crisis in India, they can certainly play a much bigger role toward that end than they have done thus far.
The track record of the Indian agriculture sector in increasing the outputs and meeting the hunger needs of its teeming millions is indeed noteworthy. Whether it is the Green Revolution in the 1960s-80s orthe White Revolution during the 1970s-90s, have helped India eliminate the scourgae of repeated famines. In addition, rural poverty fell from 64% in 1967 to 50% in 1977 and down to 34 percent in 1986. However, the economic reforms of the 1990s have seen a decline in investment in agriculture in India. There have also been issues of agrarian distress and stagnation. Added to this, Indian diets have changed considerably since economic liberalization, and people, as they are moving up the economic ladder are shifting towards refined cereals, sugars and fatty foods and less of protein and protective foods
Food policies, which have historically been aiming at increasing food production and addressing food insecurity, are often blamed to have encouraged certain crops and virtually eliminated certain traditional food systems as well as local food practices in many parts of the country.
Impact of agriculture on nutrition outcomes and understanding its pathwaysis critical at this point in time. This has to happen thorough examination of the political economy of India to reveal the areas where disconnects exist between agricultural policy and nutrition.
This conference aims to bring together researchers, policy makers, agriculture scientists, nutritionists, public health experts and social scientists to debate this theme and to share the latest information from field of nutrition science.
Important Dates
| ➢ Full paper for Young Scientist’ Awards ➢ Online abstract submission for Oral, Poster and Young Scientist’ Awards | 31st July 2015 |
| ➢Online Registration for Pre-Conference Workshops I & II ➢Online Registration for Main-Conference (Without late fee) ➢Online Registration for Accommodation | 31st August 2015 |
| ➢Pre-conference workshops | 8th October 2015 |
| ➢Main Conference | 9th-10th October 2015 |
REGISTRATION FEE STRUCTURE
| Main Conference | Before 31-08-2015 |
After 31-08-2015 |
| Student Members | Rs. 500-00 |
Rs. 700-00 |
| Student non-members | Rs. 600-00 |
Rs. 800-00 |
| Members | Rs. 1000-00 |
Rs.1200-00 |
| Non-members | Rs. 2000-00 |
Rs.2200-00 |
| Southeast Asian Countries/SAARC Counties | US$ 50 |
US$ 55 |
| Foreign delegates | US$ 200 |
US$ 250 |
| Pre-conference workshop | ||
| Workshop-I / II – Students | Rs.500-00 |
Not accepted |
| – Others | Rs.1000-00 |
Not accepted |
Note. Demand Draft / At par Cheques should be drawn in favour of “47th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NSI” payable at Hyderabad.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION OF
REGISTRATION & ACCOMMODATION FORM
Submission of Registration Form for Pre-Conference Workshop & Conference and Accommodation Form
- This application form is meant for those who are applying for conference & pre-conference workshop / accommodation
- All the applications have to be submitted ONLINE only. No other mode would be accepted
- If the delegate does not have a valid email-ID, it is suggested that he / she create a new valid email-ID before applying online. All the correspondence (if any) will be done through email-id only.
- Applicants are requested to thoroughly verify all the details before submitting the online application. Furnish information exactly in the manner asked for in the forms, especially the names, address, affiliations and fee details.
- Each online application form is meant for one person.
- In case, two or more participants want to send a combined DD towards registration / accommodation booking fees, each candidate has to fill in individual form online, but can mention a common DD number in their online registration form.
- On accommodation booking for double occupancy, the first delegate should register with DD details and sharing person’s details. The second delegate should mention the registration number of the first delegate in accommodation section under “Sharing with an already registered delegate”
- Please check the total remittance fee amount clearly before taking the DD.
- The fee through a crossed Demand Draft drawn on any Nationalized bank and valid at least for 3 months should be drawn in favour of “47th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NSI” payable at Hyderabad.
- If anyone wants to pay the amount by CASH, first they have to register online and take printout of the submitted application form. The application form together with cash should be submitted in the NSI Headquarters Office, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) Campus, Tarnaka, Hyderabad.
- Please note that before submission of the application (i.e. before clicking SUBMIT BUTTON), if time is out, you should have to re-enter the details from the beginning.
- Once the online application form is submitted by the applicant, then further modifications are not allowed. Hence applicants are requested to check and validate the details before submitting online application form. No correspondence to alter the application details will be entertained.
- Successful online application is indicated by the page displayed after clicking the “SUBMIT” button. This page indicates unique “REGISTRATION NUMBER” (generated automatically after submission of the form). Please note down the registration number carefully and preserve it for further communication.
- This REGISTRATION NUMBER can be used to retrieve your filled application using search option available in the online submission page to take print. The same number will be used to confirm your registration at the Registration Desk during the conference.
- After submission, delegates should take a printout of the computer generated application form. Delegates should keep a copy of the application print out and Demand Draft for their record.
- After signing, the application form together with Demand Draft should be sent by post to the address:
The Organizing Secretary
47th Annual National Conference of NSI
Nutrition Society of India, National Institute of Nutrition Campus
Jamai-Osmanai PO, Near Tarnaka X Roads,
Hyderabad – 500007, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
REGISTRATION FEE STRUCTURE
| Main Conference | Before 31-08-2015 |
After 31-08-2015 |
| Student Members | Rs. 500-00 |
Rs. 700-00 |
| Student non-members | Rs. 600-00 |
Rs. 800-00 |
| Members | Rs. 1000-00 |
Rs.1200-00 |
| Non-members | Rs. 2000-00 |
Rs.2200-00 |
| Southeast Asian Countries/SAARC Counties | US$ 50 |
US$ 55 |
| Foreign delegates | US$ 200 |
US$ 250 |
| Pre-conference workshop | ||
| Workshop-I / II – Students | Rs.500-00 |
Not accepted |
| – Others | Rs.1000-00 |
Not accepted |
Note. Demand Draft / At par Cheques should be drawn in favour of “47th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NSI” payable at Hyderabad.
ACCOMMODATION TARIFF DETAILS
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Dormitory |
Budget Hotel |
Star Hotel (2 Star/ 3 Star) |
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Non-A/c |
A/c |
Single occupancy |
Double occupancy* |
VIP suite |
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Single occupancy |
Double occupancy* |
Single occupancy |
Double occupancy* |
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CHARGES PER DAY (in rupees) |
330/- per person |
1000 |
1500 |
1800 |
2200 |
2200 |
2600 |
5200 |
- Reservation will be made only on receipt of ONE DAY advance amount. The balance amount should be paid directly to the Hotel.
- NSI provides transport facility from accommodation spot to venue (round trip) during the conference time.
- NSI provides transport facility (pickup) to those who are coming by train only on receipt of their travel details (i.e. arrival station name, Train no & name, coach no and date & time of arrival) to [email protected].
Make sure and book your ticket upto one of the following stations: 1) Secunderabad (it is nearer to venue) / 2) Hyderabad / 3) Kachiduda. No transportation will be provided for those who are coming by Air / Bus (pickup).
Note. Demand Draft / At par Cheques should be drawn in favour of “47th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NSI” payable at Hyderabad.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Submission of your abstract for Oral & Poster presentations and young scientists award sessions
(Please note that the candidates who submit abstract for young scientists award session, must also submit 4 hardcopies of the full paper to the Organizing Secretary, otherwise the submission will not be considered for young scientists award session)
Abstracts should be submitted online on our website; submissions by fax, post or email will not be considered.
All abstracts must be written in English.
It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct abstract. Any errors in spelling, grammar or scientific facts in the abstract text will be reproduced as typed by the author. Abstract titles will be subject to a spell check if the abstract is selected for presentation.
The final deadline to submit the abstract is 31st July 2015.
- The abstracts should necessarily be structured and follow the following format:
- Background: Indicate the purpose and objective of the research, the hypothesis that was tested or a description of the problem being analyzed or evaluated;
- Methods: Describe the setting/location for the study, study design, study population, data collection and methods of analysis used;
- Results: Present as clearly and detailed as possible the findings/outcome of the study, with specific results in summarized form.
- Conclusions: Briefly discuss the data and main outcome of the study.
No graphs/images/tables should be included in the abstract
The abstract text body is limited to 300 words. Title is limited to 30 words.
The person submitting an abstract is assumed to be the presenting author. Abstract acceptances will apply only to this person and are not transferable to co-authors. The presenting author must register for the conference.
Please indicate type of the abstract i.e. Oral or Poster or Young Scientists Award Presentation.
Also mention the category as indicated below:
For young scientists award
- Junior Award in Experimental Nutrition
- Junior Award in Community Nutrition
- Senior Award in Experimental Nutrition
- Senior Award in Community Nutrition
For oral / poster presentations
- Community Nutrition
- Experimental Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
- Food Science Nutrition
- Nutrition Education & Communication
- Sports Nutrition
- Nutrition & Health Policy Research
- Others
Submission Confirmation
After submission of the abstract, unique number (generated automatically after the submission of the abstract) will be given to the abstract submitter for confirmation. Please note down this number carefully for further communications.
Abstract Selection Process
All abstracts submitted for oral and poster sessions will go through a review by a panel of scientific committee. Abstracts submitted for oral presentation, if not selected for oral presentation, will be considered for poster presentation. Abstracts not suitable even for poster presentation will be rejected.
All the Abstracts submitted for young scientist’s award session, will be tied with their full papers (which are sent by post) and sent to the panel of judges for scrutiny. Paper submitted for young scientist’s award session, if not short listed, will be considered for poster presentation.
Rule of Two
Each presenting author may present a maximum of two abstracts (oral / poster) at the conference. The number of submissions is however not limited. Should an author have more than two abstracts accepted for presentation, a co-author must be named as a presenting author.
Publication of Accepted Abstracts
Your abstract, if accepted, will appear in the abstract book / souvenir / proceedings of the conference which are distributed to all delegates during the conference.
ACCOMMODATION TARIFF DETAILS
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TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION |
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Dormitory |
Budget Hotel |
Star Hotel (2 Star/ 3 Star) |
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Non-A/c |
A/c |
Single occupancy* |
Double occupancy* |
VIP suite* |
||||
|
Single occupancy |
Double occupancy* |
Single occupancy |
Double occupancy* |
|||||
|
CHARGES PER DAY (in rupees) |
330/- per person |
1000 |
1500 |
1800 |
2200 |
2200 |
2600 |
5200 |
* Should specify the sharing person name in online registration form.
- Reservation will be made only on receipt of ONE DAY advance amount. The balance amount should be paid directly to the Hotel.
- NSI provides transport facility from accommodation spot to venue (round trip) during conference.
- NSI provides transport facility (pickup) to those who are coming by train only on receipt of their travel details (i.e. arrival station name, Train no & name, coach no and date & time of arrival) to [email protected] well in advance. Make sure and book your ticket upto one of the following stations: 1) Secunderabad (it is nearer to venue) / 2) Hyderabad / 3) Kachiguda. No transportation will be provided for those who are coming by Air / Bus (pickup)
- Request for accommodation should be along with online registration form only
YOUNG SCIENTISTS’ AWARDS Criteria, Guidelines & Checklist for Submitting the Papers for Young Scientists’ Award
Criteria
- Senior Award: The contestant should be below 45 years of age and be working in an organisation for a minimum period of 3 years. He/She should be the first author of the paper and should be the member of the society for at least 3 years or life member as on date of submission of the paper.
- Junior Award: The contestant should be below 35 years of age. He/She should be the first author of the paper and should be the member of the society for at least one year or life member as on date of submission of the paper.
- The author should indicate the category ‘Community Nutrition’ or ‘Experimental Nutrition’, under which the paper is to be considered for the award
- The work done should be original in content and directly or indirectly related to nutrition problems of national importance.
- The research work of the paper presented must be the actual work undertaken by the main author. If later, it is known that the person did not do the work by himself/herself, stringent action will be taken by the Society that can include withdrawal of the award under public intimation.
- He/She should obtain a certificate stating that “the paper submitted for consideration is an original research work of the first author” from the Head of the Institute or the Department where the applicant primarily carried out the work. The paper should not have already been published in any scientific journal. However, there will be no objection to the paper being published elsewhere after the presentation, provided it is acknowledged that the paper was presented at the National Conference of the Nutrition Society of India.
- A member who has been awarded the prize against a particular Award previously, shall not be eligible for that Award for the second time, although such a member can be a co-author of a paper for the subsequent award.
- No member can present more than one paper for the Award.
- Co-author(s) need not necessarily be member(s) of the Society.
- Entries received after the due date of 31st July 2015 will not be considered.
- The papers submitted for the Awards will be screened and judged by a panel of three judges nominated by the Executive Committee of the Society for presentation at the conference.
- After the evaluation, selected candidates will be intimated through e-mail for an oral presentation of the paper at the Conference. Ten minutes will be allotted for presentation (8 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for discussion). Paper submitted for young scientist’s award session, if not short listed for oral presentation, will be considered for poster presentation.
- Identity of the authors or place of work should not be disclosed in the entire text of the paper. The first page bearing names and the last page with acknowledgements will be deleted by the Society’s Secretariat and coding will be done before sending the papers to the panel of judges for evaluation.
- A Certificate of Merit will be given in case the paper is not selected for an award after oral presentation
- The decision of the panel of judges shall be final and binding on all concerned
Guidelines
- The research paper should have clear and specific objectives and an appropriate plan of investigation.
- The methods employed should be appropriate to fulfill the objectives.
- The sample size employed should be adequate.
- Appropriate statistical methods should be employed.
- The results should be clearly presented in tables and figures.
- Discussion should be centered around the findings.
- The conclusion should be precise.
- The candidate should clearly highlight the salient findings either as new findings in the approach to problems or in terms of adding to the existing knowledge in the field.
- Four copies of full paper, indicating the name of the award for which it is submitted at the top of the paper, should be sent to The Organizing Secretary, 47th Annual National Conference of NSI, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania PO, Tarnaka, Hyderabad – 500 007, Andhra Pradesh, India on or before 31st July 2015.
- Abstract of the paper (please follow the instructions for online abstract submission) must be submitted online from nsi website www.nutritionsocietyindia.org
- The paper should be written in a standard format consisting of introduction, materials and methods including sample size calculation, statistical methods, results, discussion, summary and bibliography. Maximum length of the paper should be between 12 and 15 pages of A4 size (including tables, figures and references) typed in double space. The number of references should be within the limit of 15-20.
- The competitors should submit their brief bio-data which should include date of birth, age, qualifications, designation, place of work, address for correspondence including telephone nos., email-ID.
- Please complete the check-list provided below and send along with the above documents.
Check List For Delegates Submitting Papers For Senior / Junior Awards
[Tick (✔) opposite box if applicable and enclose with the paper]
| SENIOR AWARD | JUNIOR AWARD | |
| Age | Below 45 years ❏ | Below 35 years ❏ |
| Work experience | More than 3 years ❏ | — |
| NSI membership | 3 years ordinary or life member as on date of submission ❏ | 1 yr ordinary or life member as on date of submission ❏ |
| Authorship | First author ❏ | First author ❏ |
| Category | Community Nutrition ❏ Or Experimental Nutrition ❏ |
Community Nutrition ❏ Or Experimental Nutrition ❏ |
| Abstract of the paper submitted online | Yes ❏ No ❏ | Yes ❏ No ❏ |
| Original work in nutrition / allied subjects | Yes ❏ No ❏ | Yes ❏ No ❏ |
| Paper already published | Yes ❏ No ❏ | Yes ❏ No ❏ |
| Certification from Head of the Institute / Dept. | Yes ❏ No ❏ | Yes ❏ No ❏ |
| Received this award earlier | Yes ❏ No ❏ | Yes ❏ No ❏ |
| Submitted four copies of full paper with abstract (as per guideline 11) |
Yes ❏ No ❏ | Yes ❏ No ❏ |
| Bio-data (as per guideline 12) |
Yes ❏ No ❏ | Yes ❏ No ❏ |
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NUTRITION SOCIETY OF INDIA
National Institute of Nutrition Campus
Indian Council of Medical Research
Jamai Osmania (P.O), near Tarnaka X-road,
Hyderabad – 500 007
Andhra Pradesh
India
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