Noni Search 2014

 

 

Noni Search 2014

Ninth National Symposium "Noni for Everyone"

ICAR Research complex for Goa

at

International Centre for Goa

27 & 28 September, 2014

 

The Ninth National Symposium on Noni Research “Noni Search-2014” was held at the International centre, Goa during 27th to 28th September, 2014. The symposium was inaugurated by Mrs. Mridula Sinha, Hon. Governor of Goa. The inaugural session was presided over by Dr. K. E. Lawande (Vice Chancellor, Dr.BSKKV, Dapoli) and Dr. R. R. Hanchinal, (Chairman, Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Authority, New Delhi) delivered a lecture on legislation of Biodiversity and Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right. The symposium was organised by World Noni Research Foundation, International Society for Noni Science (Chennai), ICAR Research Complex for Goa and Dr. BSKKV ,Dapoli. Noni Search-2014 had 20 oral presentations by scientists from 15 research organisations. Dr. Kirti Singh (Chairperson, WNRF and President, ISNS), Prof. P. I. Peter (Chairman, Noni Biotech, Chennai) and members of RAB briefed about the outcome of the symposium. Dr.N.P.Singh, Organizing Secretary of Noni Search, 2014 and Director of ICAR RC, Goa, proposed vote of thanks.

 

The Noni Biotech, Chennai and ISNS, Chennai are committed to take one billion people to the world of wellness. The two days National Symposium had seven technical sessions including a special session on success stories after using divine Noni. The Chief Guest and Governor of Goa released two technical bulletins and Annual Report 2013-14. The Chief Guest of plenary session was Dr. R. R. Hanchinal, (Chairman, Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Authority, New Delhi). The symposium Stressed for intensifying clinical studies on Noni to manage new life style diseases like cancer, cardio-vascular disorders, diabetes, obesity and arthritis. Dr.P. Rethinam, Member, RAB, WNRF presented the recommendations of two days symposium. Dr.Kirti Singh, Chairperson, WNRF, Chennai presided over the plenary session. The Research Advisory Board (RAB) of WNRF was held on 26.9.2014 at ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Old Goa. Where in all the ongoing projects funded by WNRF were presented and reviewed by the RAB members and finalized.