Invitation

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NDRI GRADUATES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (NGAA)

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, 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 previous years seminar, themed Indian Dairy & Food Industry in Viksit Bharat: Developments & Innovation, held from September 2728, 2024, was inaugurated by Ms. Alka Arora, Secretary (DARE) & FA (ICAR), New Delhi. The event drew participation from over 400 professionals representing various segments of the dairy and food sector.

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ICAR-NATIONAL DAIRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ICAR-NDRI)

ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR-NDRI), Karnal, is India's leading institution for dairy research, education, and innovation. Established in 1923 and relocated to Karnal in 1955, NDRI was granted Deemed University status in 1989. It has played a vital role in building scientic strength for India's dairy revolution and continues to support the sector through advanced research and skilled manpower development.

NDRI offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in dairy science and technology, drawing students from across India and abroad. NDRI has contributed signicantly to India's emergence as the world's largest milk producer. The institute has made several pioneering contributionsmost notably, the world's rst IVF buffalo calf Pratham was born here in 1990. With over 70 technologies commercialized, 50+ patents, and national facilities like the Milk Quality Referral Lab, NDRI is a recognized hub of innovation.

With a sprawling campus, modern laboratories, and one of Asia's largest dairy herds, NDRI remains a hub of excellence in dairy science. Through research, innovation, education, and outreach, the institute continues to shape the future of Indian dairying, contributing meaningfully to nutrition security, rural prosperity, and global competitiveness. NDRI continues to drive excellence in India's dairy sector. Website: www.ndri.res.in

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ABOUT THE SEMINAR

India's dairy sector stands as a cornerstone of its rural economy, supporting over 80 million farmers and making the country the world's largest milk producer. Despite this impressive scale, India's presence in the global dairy trade remains limited. The seminar seeks to address this imbalance and provide a vision for integrating the Indian dairy sector with international markets, practices, and standards.

In today's interconnected world, globalization is no longer a choice but a necessity for industries aiming for sustainable growth and international competitiveness. For the Indian dairy industry, globalization presents immense opportunitiesaccess to global markets, adoption of advanced technologies, improvement in quality standards, and increased income for farmers. At the same time, it also poses challenges in the form of stringent regulatory requirements, competition from global players, and the need for infrastructure upgradation and value addition.

This seminar will provide a vibrant platform for dialogue among dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, researchers, industry professionals, and international delegates. By focusing on these dimensions, the theme Globalization of Indian Dairy Industry underscores the urgent need for transformationfrom being a self-sufficient milk-producing nation to a global dairy powerhouse. The discussions and outcomes of the seminar will play a crucial role in shaping policies and initiatives that support this global vision for Indian dairy.

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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OBJECTIVES

1. To deliberate on the opportunities and challenges faced by the Indian dairy sector in the context of globalization, international trade dynamics, and evolving global regulatory frameworks.

2. To identify strategic approaches and policy interventions that promote value addition, innovation, and quality enhancement in Indian dairy products, with the objective of increasing their global competitiveness and acceptance.

3. To provide a dynamic platform for dialogue and collaboration among policymakers, researchers, industry stakeholders, and domain experts to chart a comprehensive roadmap for the global integration of the Indian dairy sector.

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PRESENTATION THEMES / TITLES

1. India on the Global Dairy Map

2. Enhancing Export Competitiveness of Indian Dairy Products

3. Quality, Standards & Market Access

4. Innovation, Technology, and Digitalization for Global Scale

5. Capacity Building and Human Resource Development

6. Sustainability and Climate-Resilient Dairy Practices

7. Latest Technology & Innovation in Dairy Industry

We have curated a distinguished panel of eminent speakers representing a diverse spectrum of expertise across the dairy sector, including industry leaders, policymakers, technologists, academicians, and global trade experts. Their collective insights will enrich the discussions and provide valuable perspectives on advancing India's dairy industry towards global integration.

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DATE & VENUE

Date: 20 September, 2025

Venue: Dr. D. Sundaresan Auditorium, NDRI, Karnal

PARTICIPATION

The organizers anticipate the participation of 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.

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REGISTRATION FEE

NGAA Delegate / Delegates : Rs. 2000 /-

Student / Farmer Delegates : Rs. 1000 /-

Accompanying Member : Rs. 1000/-

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 are:

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Platinum Sponsor - Rs. 2,00,000

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Golden Sponsor Rs. 1,50,000

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Silver Sponsor Rs. 1,00,000

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Lunch Rs. 1,25,000

Download Sponsorship Form from www.ndrigrads.com

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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

ABSTRACT FOR POSTER SESSION

The organizing committee invites abstracts for poster session on the identied themes. Registration is compulsory for participation in the poster session and one poster is allowed for each registered delegate. The last date for submission of st abstracts for participation in the poster session is 31 August 2025. More information about poster session and guidelines can be obtained at www.ndrigrads.com

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PREVIOUS PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Dairy and Food Industry: Alpha Milk Foods Pvt. Ltd., Hathras; Chankya Dairy Products Limited, Mandi Govind Garh (Punjab); Chinar Packaging, Karnataka; Creamy Foods Ltd., Noida (Madhusudan); Delmos Research Pvt. Ltd., Karnal; Dev Milkfood Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur; Global Foods Ltd., Karnal; Gold Grain India Pvt. Ltd., Delhi; Gurusharanam Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd., Karnal; Indian Dairy Assocation, New Delhi; Kanha Milk Testing Equipments Pvt. Ltd., Bulandshahar; KnitCon Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Pune; Mafco Worldwide LLC, Gurgaon; Magastar Foods Ltd., Karnal; Magnum Foods, Ambala; Mann Ventures, Faridabad; MH Containers Pvt. Ltd., Sonepat; Modern Dairies Limited, Karnal; Nestle India Ltd., Gurgaon; Nutrimed Dairy LLP, Faridabad; Red Cow Dairy Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata; RMJ Veritable Products Pvt. Ltd., Maharashtra; RSV Builders Pvt. Ltd., Faridabad; Shiva Dairy Pvt. Ltd., Ambala; Supreme Speciality Foods Pvt. Ltd., Sonepat; Vansun Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Noida, UP; Zak Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Noida.

State Federation & Milk Unions: Bihar State Milk Co-Operative Federation (COMFED), Patna, Bihar; Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (AMUL), Anand, Gujarat; Haryana Dairy Development Co-op. Federation Ltd., Panchkula; Jharkhand Dairy Federation, Jharkhand; Punjab State Coop. Milk Producers' Federation Ltd., Chandigarh; Paayas Milk Producer Company Limited, Jaipur; Saahaj Milk Producer Company Limited, Agra; Sakhi Mahila Milk Producer Company Limited, Alwar.

Dairy & Food Engineering Firms: Agam Evaporation Technology Solutions LLP, New Delhi; Bansal Technocrats, Saharanpur; Chadha Sales, New Delhi; Dynamic Engineers Ltd., Noida; DeLaval Private Limited, Pune; Erection Instrumentation Private Limited, Ghaziabad; EN Project & Engg Industries Private Limited, Gurgaon; Everest Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad; Food & Biotech Engineers (I) Pvt. Ltd., Faridabad; Neologic Engineers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi; Nextgn Icecream Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Thane; Pacic Control India Pvt. Ltd., Faridabad; PMS Engineering Services, New Delhi; Process Engineers & Associate, Noida; Schneller Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara.

Banks: State Bank of India, Chandigarh.

Government Departments: National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal; NDDB Dairy Services, New Delhi.

Consultants: Dr. Harry Dairy & Allied Consultancy Services, Karnal; Eurocert Inspection Services Pvt. Ltd., Panchkula; Milkraft Projects & Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi; Suruchi Consultants, New Delhi.

Food Ingredient Industry: CHR Hansen (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Part of Novonesis), Mumbai; Danisco India Ltd., Gurugram.

PROGRAMME

Saturday, 20 September, 2025

09.30 – 10.00 Hrs	Registration
10.00 – 10.45 Hrs	Inaugural Function
10.45 – 13.30 Hrs	Technical Session
13.30 – 14.45 Hrs	Lunch
14.45 – 16.00 Hrs	Valedictory Session and Felicitation of Diamond; Golden & Silver Jubilee Batches of NDRI Graduates
16.00 –17.00 Hrs	NGAA AGBM (For members only)
19.00 – 22.00 Hrs	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. R. P. Singh Vice President, NGAA	Dr. Rajan Sharma Joint Director (Research), NDRI
Dr. S. K. Gupta Vice President, NGAA	Mr. Y. K. Arora Joint Secretary, NGAA
ORGANIZING SECRETARY
Mr. Ashok K Rao, General Secretary, NDRI Graduates Alumni Association	E-mail: ndri.grads@gmail.com, Ph: 9896177201; 9992000254
Dr. D. N. Yadav, Organizing Secretary & Head DT, ICAR-NDRI	Ph: 9876530796
Mr. G. C. Mutreja, Organizing Secretary	Ph: 9992000251

CONTACT PERSONS
Mr. Ashok K Rao General Secretary, Ph: 9992000254; 9896177201	Dr. D. N. Yadav Organizing Secretary, Ph: 9876530796

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