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Kangra Tea Vision 2020
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Kangra Tea Vision 2020
 
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Kangra Tea Vision 2020
An Extension of India International Tea Convention 2007

November 27-28, 2007
Palampur, India

Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, India has been producing quality orthodox black tea since 1852 which was internationally acclaimed and won awards, medals and certificates.
Distinctive regional flavour coupled with rich liquor are flag marks of the Kanga tea. Quality green tea, rich in antioxidants, is also produced in this region and its uniqueness is that it is hand manufactured by the small growers. Today, in India, Kangra is the only region having pure china hybrid tea plantations with practically no pest infestation.

The conference “Kangra Tea Vision 2020” offers a platform for interaction among tea producers, traders, consumers and policy makers for promoting Kangra tea globally. Major focus of the conference would be to:
  • Highlight the unique quality attributes of Kangra tea.
  • Organic tea cultivation
  • Showcasing diversified tea products
  • Business development in context of global economy

Venue
The conference will be held at Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh (www.ihbt.res.in) located at Latitude 76o33’29” E, Longitude 32o06’20” N and elevation 1356 m on November 27-28, 2007. During this period the weather at Palampur would be moderately cold with minimum and maximum temperature of 10oC and 20oC, respectively. Light warm clothing will be needed. Palampur is well connected by train, road and air.

Programme Outline
27 November 2007 Inauguration of Tea Expo 07
Inaugural Session Kangra Tea Vision 2020
Technical Sessions
28 November 2007 Technical Sessions
Tea Tasting and Business Session
Panel Discussion

Kangra Tea Expo 2007 (27-29 November, 2007)
Kangra Tea Expo is being organized for all the stakeholders to exhibit their respective interests and products under one roof. Stalls measuring 3mx3m are available @ Rs. 18,000/-. Additional space will be provided on extra cost @ Rs 1000/- per square meter.

Accommodation
Accommodations have been blocked around Palampur for registered Conference and Expo participants. Delegates are requested to complete the registration process along with request for accommodation. Tariff structure ranges from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000 per day. Rebate may be admissible to the participants who confirm and book well in time.

Registration Fee
Delegates Rs. 1500/-
Tea Growers Rs. 1200/-
Accompanying Persons Rs. 1000/-
 
Registration fee and accommodation dues be sent by demand draft payable to The Kangra Valley Small Tea Planters Association, account Kangra Tea Vision 2020 along with enclosed Registration Form duly filled.

How to Reach Palampur

 

Distance (Km)
Delhi 565
Chandigarh 250
Amritsar 220
Pathankot 115
Gaggal (Kangra) Air Port 40

Palampur is well connected by train (Delhi-Pathankot), road and air (daily one Air Deccan flight Delhi-Gaggal Kangra-Delhi).
 
Organized by Sponsored by


Jointly organized by

Department of Agriculture, Government of Himachal Padesh
 
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P. CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P.
   

Contact Persons
Mr. K.G. Butail,
President, Kangra Valley Small Tea Planters Association
Tel: 01894-230456, Mob: 09816161616
Email: kangra_tea@yahoo.co.in
 
Mr. J.L. Butail
Kangra Valley Tea Estate, Gopalpur
Ph: 01894 225321,
Mob: 09816199095
 
Dr. R.K. Sud
Scientist, IHBT Palampur,
Ph: 01894 233340
Mob: 09418218964
Mr. N.C. Sareen
Chandpur Tea Estate, Palampur
Ph: 01894 230647
Mob: 09816047047

Mr. P. Chhetri
Development Officer
Tea Board, Palampur
Ph: 01894 230524
Mob: 09418032524

Th. Rajinder Singh
Khalet Tea Estate, Thakurdwara
Ph: 01894 238015
Mob: 09418112353

Mr. B.S. Chauhan
Tech. Officer (Tea)
Chai Bhawan, Palampur
Ph: 01894 239002
Mob: 09816154859


 


Request for Registration, Booking, etc please contact

Conference Secretariat
Tea Science Block
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
PO Box 6, Palampur-176 061 Himachal Pradesh, India
Fax: 01894-230433
Email: kangra_tea@yahoo.co.in