National Conference on Maize: A Crop for Food, Feed, Nutritional and Bioenergy Security with Environmental Sustainability aims to bring different stakeholders to discuss new avenues in maize agrifood systems to address the various issues of food, feed and energy security for fulfillment of Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, achieving ecological sustainability through maize will be another focus of this conference.

NCM 2024 Conference Brochure | |
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NCM 2024 Updated Conference Brochure | |
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Final Circular | |
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Themes of the Conference
Theme 1: Genetic enhancement under changing cropping patterns
Theme 2: Novel crop improvement strategies and it’s application
Theme 3: Advances in biotic and abiotic stresses management
Theme 4: Innovations in maize production technologies
Theme 5: Industrial utilization and value addition
Theme 6: Socio-economic impact and marketing linkages
Theme 1: Genetic enhancement under changing cropping patterns
Theme 2: Novel crop improvement strategies and it’s application
Theme 3: Advances in biotic and abiotic stresses management
Theme 4: Innovations in maize production technologies
Theme 5: Industrial utilization and value addition
Theme 6: Socio-economic impact and marketing linkages
Call of Abstracts
The organizing committee cordially invites abstract submission, typed in MS Word, Font size 12,Times New Roman font, containing title, authors, email, affiliating institute(s), theme and abstract text of 300 words,. A soft copy of the same should be sent to [email protected] on or before 31st July 2024. Based on the merit, the selected papers will be given opportunity for oral talk, and others will be selected for poster presentation.
The organizing committee cordially invites abstract submission, typed in MS Word, Font size 12,Times New Roman font, containing title, authors, email, affiliating institute(s), theme and abstract text of 300 words,. A soft copy of the same should be sent to [email protected] on or before 31st July 2024. Based on the merit, the selected papers will be given opportunity for oral talk, and others will be selected for poster presentation.

Book of Abstracts (412 pages) | |
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Awards and Fellowships
1.Dr. S.K. Vasal Award for excellence in maize research and development:01
2.Dr. R. Sai Kumar Memorial Award: 01
3.Dr. B. K. Mukherjee Science Award: 01
4.Dr. N. L. Dhawan Lifetime Achievement Award: 01
5.Dr. Joginder Singh Outstanding Scientist Award: 01
6.Dr. N. N. Singh Young Scientist award: 01
7.Manihar Best PG thesis Awards in Maize: 02 ( One for M.Sc. and one for Ph.D. research)
8.MTAI fellow (Biennial) in the areas
• Crop improvement (Including Genetics, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Physiology and any other basic science discipline)(04)
•Crop protection (Including Pathology, Entomology, Nematology and any other crop protection science discipline) (02)
•Natural Resource Management & Social sciences (Including Agronomy, Soil Science, Extension, Economics and any other discipline of natural resource management and social sciences) (02).
(Last Date for award application is 1st August 2024)
For more details and how to apply please refer to the detailed Call available on MTAI website: mtaisociety.weebly.com/
1.Dr. S.K. Vasal Award for excellence in maize research and development:01
2.Dr. R. Sai Kumar Memorial Award: 01
3.Dr. B. K. Mukherjee Science Award: 01
4.Dr. N. L. Dhawan Lifetime Achievement Award: 01
5.Dr. Joginder Singh Outstanding Scientist Award: 01
6.Dr. N. N. Singh Young Scientist award: 01
7.Manihar Best PG thesis Awards in Maize: 02 ( One for M.Sc. and one for Ph.D. research)
8.MTAI fellow (Biennial) in the areas
• Crop improvement (Including Genetics, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Physiology and any other basic science discipline)(04)
•Crop protection (Including Pathology, Entomology, Nematology and any other crop protection science discipline) (02)
•Natural Resource Management & Social sciences (Including Agronomy, Soil Science, Extension, Economics and any other discipline of natural resource management and social sciences) (02).
(Last Date for award application is 1st August 2024)
For more details and how to apply please refer to the detailed Call available on MTAI website: mtaisociety.weebly.com/

MTAI Awards 2024 Call Brochure | |
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Conference Prizes
Apart from MTAI Awards, Conference Awards, including Best Oral presentation, Best Poster presentation etc in each session shall be conferred during Valedictory Function
Apart from MTAI Awards, Conference Awards, including Best Oral presentation, Best Poster presentation etc in each session shall be conferred during Valedictory Function
Travel Grants
There is a proposal to award Travel Grants to deserving Young Scientists; the details of which shall be provided to registered delegates and through MTAI website
There is a proposal to award Travel Grants to deserving Young Scientists; the details of which shall be provided to registered delegates and through MTAI website
Accommodation
The delegates are encouraged to arrange their accommodation on their own in Hotels. Ludhiana city offers a choice of hotels- from budget to luxury. A list of partner hotels shall be provided to registered delegates. A certificate for Non-availability of guest house accommodation shall be provided by organizers, if needed. The limited guest house accommodation at ICAR- CIPHET/ PAU shall be provided to students/ research scholars, subject to availability.
Accomodation Update (14.08.2024)
Delegates can now request Hotel/ Guest House Accomodation by providing their itinerary using the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/87f2fV8yCV
The delegates are encouraged to arrange their accommodation on their own in Hotels. Ludhiana city offers a choice of hotels- from budget to luxury. A list of partner hotels shall be provided to registered delegates. A certificate for Non-availability of guest house accommodation shall be provided by organizers, if needed. The limited guest house accommodation at ICAR- CIPHET/ PAU shall be provided to students/ research scholars, subject to availability.
Accomodation Update (14.08.2024)
Delegates can now request Hotel/ Guest House Accomodation by providing their itinerary using the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/87f2fV8yCV
About Ludhiana
Nestled in the heart of Punjab, Ludhiana is a city that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity. For those attending the conference in August, Ludhiana offers a climate characterized by warm temperatures and occasional monsoon showers. August marks the transition from the rainy season to autumn, with daytime temperatures ranging between 25°C to 35°C. Join us in Ludhiana this August for an enriching conference experience amidst a city that pulsates with energy, history, and the spirit of progress. We look forward to welcoming you to Ludhiana – where tradition meets innovation!
Nestled in the heart of Punjab, Ludhiana is a city that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity. For those attending the conference in August, Ludhiana offers a climate characterized by warm temperatures and occasional monsoon showers. August marks the transition from the rainy season to autumn, with daytime temperatures ranging between 25°C to 35°C. Join us in Ludhiana this August for an enriching conference experience amidst a city that pulsates with energy, history, and the spirit of progress. We look forward to welcoming you to Ludhiana – where tradition meets innovation!
Registration Fees
Scientists
₹ 3000 (Till 31 July 2024)
₹ 4000 (After 31 July 2024)
Industry
₹ 5000 (Till 31 July 2024)
₹ 6000 (After 31 July 2024)
Students/ Research Scholar
₹ 1000 (Till 31 July 2024)
₹ 1500 (After 31 July 2024)
Registration fee includes: Conference kit, access to Conference sessions, daily conference lunches, tea, snacks and specified dinners. It does not include lodging charges.
Scientists
₹ 3000 (Till 31 July 2024)
₹ 4000 (After 31 July 2024)
Industry
₹ 5000 (Till 31 July 2024)
₹ 6000 (After 31 July 2024)
Students/ Research Scholar
₹ 1000 (Till 31 July 2024)
₹ 1500 (After 31 July 2024)
Registration fee includes: Conference kit, access to Conference sessions, daily conference lunches, tea, snacks and specified dinners. It does not include lodging charges.
How to Register
Please use the Standard Registration Form - a separate form for each delegate and send it to [email protected]
Alternatively, delegates may also register using the Google Form, providing necessary details, including attaching payment proof. Link for the Google Form is https://forms.gle/j1srVsymGAAMHGVW7
Payment through NEFT/ UPI to MTAI bank account is preferred.
Please ensure to attach bank / e-transfer details with registration form to [email protected]. Receipts will be issued against every payment.
For electronic transfer
Account Name : Maize Technologists Association of India
Account No. : 91211010001252
Bank Name : Canara Bank
IFSC Code : CNRB0019121
Please use the Standard Registration Form - a separate form for each delegate and send it to [email protected]
Alternatively, delegates may also register using the Google Form, providing necessary details, including attaching payment proof. Link for the Google Form is https://forms.gle/j1srVsymGAAMHGVW7
Payment through NEFT/ UPI to MTAI bank account is preferred.
Please ensure to attach bank / e-transfer details with registration form to [email protected]. Receipts will be issued against every payment.
For electronic transfer
Account Name : Maize Technologists Association of India
Account No. : 91211010001252
Bank Name : Canara Bank
IFSC Code : CNRB0019121

Standard Registration Form | |
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Conference Hosts
President & Chairman Organizing Committee : Dr. Sain Dass, President, MTAI and Former Director, DMR, New Delhi
Organizing Secretary: Dr. H.S. Jat, Director, ICAR- Indian Institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana
President & Chairman Organizing Committee : Dr. Sain Dass, President, MTAI and Former Director, DMR, New Delhi
Organizing Secretary: Dr. H.S. Jat, Director, ICAR- Indian Institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana