Invitation

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NDRI GRANDRI GRADUATES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (NGAA)

The NDRI Graduates Alumni Association (NGAA), established in February 2007, serves as a pivotal organization for dairy professionals. Its primary aim is to foster a collaborative environment for dialogue, idea exchange, and engagement within the dairy and food industry in India. The association is dedicated to enhancing current practices and introducing innovative ideas for the advancement of the sector.

Furthermore, the NGAA actively promotes and contributes to the sustainable development of the dairy and food industry, as well as the farming community, in collaboration with various stakeholders including cooperatives, private and public organizations, and national or international entities sharing similar objectives.

Since its inception, the Association has been hosting annual National Seminars focused on the Dairy & Food sector, which have become highly anticipated events within the professional community. The recent seminar, themed “Globalization of Indian Dairy Industry” held on September 20, 2025, was inaugurated by Dr. R S Paroda, Chairman TAAS & former Secretary DARE & DG ICAR, New Delhi. The event drew participation from over 400 professionals representing various segments of the dairy and food sector.

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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

India's dairy sector is a cornerstone of rural livelihoods, nutritional security, and economic resilience. As the world confronts climate change, resource constraints, and evolving consumer expectations, the need to transform dairy and food value chains has never been more urgent. Sustainability is no longer an option–it is the pathway to long-term growth, competitiveness, and inclusive development.

“From Farm to Fork” reects a comprehensive and integrated approach that connects farmers, processors, cooperatives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and consumers within a unied and responsible ecosystem. By strengthening climate-smart production systems, promoting green processing, ensuring resilient supply chains, and advancing safe and nutritious consumption, the dairy sector can become a model of balanced progress.

This conference seeks to deliberate, innovate, and collaborate toward building sustainable and climate-resilient dairy & food value chains that enhance farmer prosperity, safeguard environmental resources, and contribute meaningfully to India's journey toward a developed and self-reliant future.

By integrating climate responsibility, innovation, cooperative strength, and nutrition security, the conference aims to outline a strategic roadmap for building sustainable and climate-resilient dairy & food value chains that support rural livelihoods and national progress.

We extend a cordial invitation for your active participation and urge you to help disseminate information about this Seminar widely. Your engagement will contribute signicantly to the exchange of views and innovative ideas, enriching policy and decision-making processes within the sector.

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PRESENTATION SESSIONS

DAY 1
Technical Session I

Climate-Smart Dairy Farming & Primary Production Systems - Resilient Farms. Prosperous Farmers. Sustainable Futures

This session will deliberate on transforming primary dairy production through climate-smart, resource-efficient, and economically viable practices with a focus on improving productivity while reducing environmental footprint.The session aims to highlight pathways for enhancing farmer income, strengthening risk management, and ensuring long-term sustainability of smallholder dairy systems. By integrating innovation with grassroots realities, it will reinforce the role of dairy farming as a pillar of rural prosperity and national development.

“Sustainability at the farm level is the foundation of a resilient dairy value chain.”

Technical Session II
Sustainable Processing, Energy Efficiency & Green Manufacturing - Creating Wealth Where Milk is Produced.

This session will explore opportunities for strengthening rural economies through sustainable dairy processing, decentralized value addition, and green entrepreneurship. The focus will be on the role of start-ups, women-led enterprises, MSMEs, and cooperative processing units in generating employment and retaining value within rural regions.

“Value addition is the bridge between production and prosperity.”

Technical Session III
Resilient Supply Chains, Cold Chain & Market Linkages - Efficient Systems. Fair Returns. Inclusive Growth

This session will focus on strengthening procurement systems, climate-resilient logistics, cold chain optimization, digital traceability, and governance reforms in cooperative structures. Strategies for minimizing losses, improving price realization, enhancing market access, and aligning with global sustainability standards by reinforcing institutional frameworks and market linkages.

“A resilient supply chain ensures that growth at the top begins at the grassroots.” Technical Session IV Food Safety, Nutrition & Consumer-Centric Sustainability - Healthy Consumers. Sustainable Choices. Developed Nation.

Completing the “farm to fork” the integration of sustainability with food safety and nutrition security will include fortied and functional dairy foods, clean-label innovations, food loss reduction, responsible packaging, and regulatory frameworks that build consumer condence.

By linking farmer prosperity with public health and sustainable consumption patterns, this session will complete the “farm to fork” value chain perspective.

“Sustainable dairy systems nourish both people and the planet.”

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DATE & VENUE

Seminar : 25 & 26 September, 2026th
Venue: Dr. D. Sundaresan Auditorium, NDRI, Karnal

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PARTICIPATION

The organizers anticipate participation of over 500 delegates from across the nation and abroad, representing a diverse spectrum of expertise. Among them will be progressive farmers, agriculturists, professionals, scientists, and academicians holding prominent positions in the dairy, food, ingredients, and pharmaceutical sectors. Additionally, senior officials from both central and state government bodies, Chief Executives of cooperatives and private enterprises, representatives from NGOs, farmers' organizations, and rural development agencies are expected to attend.

The seminar offers an exceptional platform for networking and collaboration, facilitating interactions among professionals from various segments of the dairy and food industry, policymakers from governmental departments, experts from the ingredients sector, manufacturers of equipment and laboratory instruments, consultants, and faculty from research institutes. This convergence of stakeholders promises rich discussions and insights, fostering synergies and driving innovation within the industry

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REGISTRATION FEE

NGAA Delegate / Delegates : Rs. 5000 /-

Student / Farmer Delegates : Rs. 2000 /-

Foreign nationals : US $ 100

Accompanying Spouse Member : Rs. 2000/-

The Registration charges include Welcome kit, Tea, Lunch & Dinner (25.09.26) and Tea & Lunch (26.09.26).

Download Delegate Regn. Form from www.ndrigrads.com

SPONSORSHIP

Opportunities are available for organizations, members and others to join as sponsors and promote their corporate image in the industry. Organizations / members are requested to contact the Organizing Secretary. The sponsorship charges (GST Extra wherever applicable) are:

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Platinum Sponsor - Rs. 8,00,000

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Golden Sponsor Rs. 6,00,000

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Silver Sponsor Rs. 4,00,000

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Inaugural Session Rs. 1,50,000

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Inaugural Tea Rs. 1,50,000

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Lunch / Dinner Rs. 1,25,000

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Breakfast Rs. 1,00,000

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Technical Session Rs. 1,00,000 each

Download Sponsorship Form from www.ndrigrads.com

SOUVENIR & ADVERTISEMENTS

The organizers will publish a souvenir featuring transcripts of lectures delivered by distinguished speakers during the seminar, along with signicant research and review articles. You have the opportunity to advertise in this souvenir to gain widespread publicity at nominal rates

Back page Rs. 40,000

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Front/Back Inner Rs. 35, 000

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Full Inner page Rs. 25,000

Download Advt. Form from www.ndrigrads.com

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE / BUSINESS PROMOTION

A special session dedicated to promoting Innovative Technologies across Private, Cooperative, and Government sectors of the Dairy and Food industry will take centre stage on Day 1. Each presentation slot, lasting approximately 15-20 minutes, will be available at a rate of Rs. 1,00,000/- (GST Extra) per presentation. Interested stakeholders are invited to showcase their organization or product through their presentation, providing a platform for direct interaction with the delegates.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payments to be made through RTGS / NEFT in favour of “NDRI Graduates Alumni Association”, in our State Bank of India, Branch NDRI, Karnal A/c No. 65016601581, IFSC Code – SBIN0050326.

PAPERS FOR CIRCULATION / PUBLICITY

We welcome submissions of relevant papers, preferably unpublished and no more than four pages in length, related to the theme of the Seminar. Interested individuals, organizations, or companies are encouraged to submit materials for publicity to the Organizing Secretary by August 31, 2026, for inclusion in the Seminar kit. Advertisers are invited to take advantage of this opportunity for broader market exposure.

ABSTRACT FOR POSTER SESSION

The organizing committee invites abstracts for poster session on themes related to the technical sessions. Registration is compulsory for participation in the poster session and one poster is allowed for each registered delegate. The last date for submission of abstracts for participation in the poster session is 31st August 2026. More information about poster session and guidelines can be obtained at www.ndrigrads.com

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PROGRAMME

Saturday, 20 September, 2025

09.00 – 10.00	Registration
10.00 – 11.30	Inaugural Function and Felicitation of Diamond & Golden Jubilee Batch
11.30 – 12.00	Inaugural Tea
12.00 – 13.30	TS-1: Climate-Smart Dairy Farming & Primary Production Systems
13.30 – 14.30	Lunch
14.30 – 16.00	TS-2: Sustainable Processing, Energy Efficiency & Green Manufacturing
16.00 –17.45	SS-1: Technology Showcase Session
19.30 – 21.30	Fellowship & Dinner

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DAY - II (Saturday, 26 September 2026)

09.30 – 10.45	TS-3: Resilient Supply Chains, Cold Chain & Market Linkages
10.45 – 12.00	TS-4: Food Safety, Nutrition & Consumer-Centric Sustainability
12.00 – 13.00	SS-2: Institute – Industry Interface
13.00 –14.00	Lunch
14.00 –15.00	Plenary Session and Felicitation of Silver Jubilee Batch
15.00 – 15.30	Valedictory Tea
16.00 –17.00	NGAA AGM (For members only)
19.00 – 22.00	Annual Dinner (NGAA Members only)

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ORGANISING COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN
Dr. Dheer Singh Director, NDRI & Patron, NDRI Graduates Alumni Association
CO-CHAIRMEN
Dr. S. S. Mann President, NGAA	Dr. A.K. Singh Joint Director (Academic), NDRI		Mr. A. K. Khosla Mentor, NGAA
Mr. R. P. Singh Vice President, NGAA	Mr. Narayan Majumdar Vice President, NGAA		Mr. G B S Bir Executive Member, NGAA
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Joint Secretary, NGAA	Mr. Ankit Deep Treasurer, NGAA		Ms. Vibha Batra Mentor, NGAA
ORGANIZING SECRETARY
Mr. Ashok K Rao, General Secretary, NDRI Graduates Alumni Association	E-mail: ndri.grads@gmail.com, Ph: 9896177201; 9992000254
Dr. Rajan Sharma, Organizing Secretary	Ph: 9416120181
Dr. Gaurav Deshwal, Organizing Secretary	Ph: 9034733330

CONTACT PERSONS
Mr. Ashok K Rao General Secretary, Ph: 9992000254; 9896177201	Dr. Rajan Sharma Organizing Secretary, Ph: 9416120181

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E-mail: ndri.grads@gmail.com, Website: www.ndrigrads.com