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National Workshop on

ORGANIC FOOD AND HEALTH: AVENUES OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP


June 02, 2016, Islamabad

A national workshop on "Organic Food and Health: Avenues of Innovation and Entrepreneurship" was organized by Pakistan Council for Science & Technology (PCST) on June 02, 2016 at Pakistan Academy of Sciences Auditorium, Islamabad. Mr. Fazal Abbas Maken, Secretary for Ministry of Science and Technology, graced the inaugural ceremony as a Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries including Heads of R&D organizations, Vice Chancellors of universities, eminent scientists, representatives of foreign missions, international donors, representatives of private sector/industry, civil society and others.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest, stressed on the significance of organic food and its positive impact on human health thus to address health challenges posed by changing lifestyle and growing stress of modern competitive life. He assured firm commitment of MoST in exploring all potential areas which would ensure economic development and prosperity for our future generations. Pakistan being an agro based economy has the huge potential to capture the high global market of organic foods. He opined that our organic food sector needs inter-alia, an efficient R&D system, trained manpower and marketing system. Pakistan should make concerted efforts to create innovative environment in the organic food sector following the pattern of China and India. The chief guest lauded the efforts and the initiative of leadership of PCST and the dedicated efforts of his team for organizing workshop on this very important issue and providing a platform to discuss the challenges faced and to explore the possible solutions and opportunities

Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Dr. Anwar-ul-Hassan Gilani, Chairman, Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, the organizer of the workshop, expressed his sincere gratitude to the speakers and participants who joined in the workshop from all over the country. In his key note address, Prof. Gilani shared his research experience on functional foods as effective and safe remedy for chronic diseases, like diabetes, Gut and Heart Disease in terms of organic farming. He said that the workshop brought together scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, organic farmers and members of civil society to share ideas and knowledge about various aspects of organic food and health and for exploring potential funding opportunities and way forward for rapid growth of organic food sector.

Guest of Honor, Dr. Muhammad Hashim Popalzai, Additional Secretary, Ministry of NFS&R appreciated the initiative of PCST for creating awareness regarding food security and especially of organic food security. He encouraged the researchers to explore more in the field of organic farming.

Mr. Esam Alqarah, UNIDO Representative emphasized the need to rely upon indigenous resources and self-reliance to steer the economy to a higher growth trajectory. He shared that workshops of this kind can play a vital role in exploring new avenues of innovation and entrepreneurship for startups.

The speakers from academia, R&D organizations and industry covered diverse aspects of the topic ranging from functional foods for health, translational studies on benefits of almonds to food security and organic food certification. The speakers covered topics on organic egg production, blue revolution, benefits of organic grazing in dairy cows and others that greatly attracted the interest of audience. Participants showed keen interests in presentations on exploring funding opportunities for organic agriculture and kitchen gardening. Success stories of entrepreneurs also attracted the interest of participants.

Considering the significance of topic for health and improving the quality of life of the common people by creating awareness about organic foods and opportunities of entrepreneurship, the workshop attracted a large number of audiences from different walks of life. The response for participation in this workshop was very encouraging and participants came to attend the workshop from all over the country.

 


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