Oil Technologists’ Association of India–West Zone announces the prestigious annual S. R. Bhatnagar (SARBI) memorial research award of Rs 15,000, along with a citation to researchers for excellence in the research in tribology, lubricants, fuels and allied fields. The award is open to the researchers from all UGC approved universities, all institutes established by the Government of India or State Governments, as well as from private sectors. This award has been instituted by SARBI group of companies.

Preference will be given to researchers who have worked in the field of tribology, lubricants, fuels & allied products from renewable sources including oils & fats.

The applicants shall send details of research work (including academic), supporting copies of research papers (published within the last 10 years) or relevant documents. The last date for receiving the applications for the above award is December 20th, 2024. The winner will be informed by OTAI-WZ by December 26th 2024. The award will be conferred at Inaugural function of Annual Convention of Oil Technologists’ Association of India being held at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad & scheduled on 10th January 2025.

For this award the applicants can send their applications by email to Hon. Secretary of OTAI –WZ at otaiwz@gmail.com. or can courier the application to Hon. Secretary, Oil Technologists’ Association of India, (WZ), C/o Oils Department, Institute Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga (East), Mumbai 400 019.

Thanking you,

For Oil Technologists’ Association of India (West Zone)

Prof (Dr). Amit P. Pratap
Hon. Secretary

"DR.SHANTINATH GHOSH MEMORIAL RESEARCH AWARD" will be given to the young researcher (age below 35 years) on the basis of her/his published patent/research paper in the field of oil technology and allied sciences with best social/ industrial implementation. The patent/article should be published in the last calendar year (January _December 2023)in any National/International journal. Only one of the author of the patent/article who must be a member of OTAI may submit her/his nomination and she/he will be awarded with a cash prize of Rs. 10000 /_and one citation. Three copies of nomination along with CV and printed copy of the patent/article should be sent to President OTAI (EZ)with in November 30.2024 in below mentioned address. N

Regards.
B.P.Manchanda
President OTAI (EZ)
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Oil Technologists’ Association of India – Head Quarter announces the prestigious Prof. J. G. Kane Memorial Award and other Annual Merit Awards with following details:

The award is open to the researchers from universities & national institutes established by the Government of India and supported by national agencies.

PROF. J. G. KANE MEMORIAL AWARD
This award was instituted by J. G. Kane Memorial Trust, Mumbai for an eminent scientist for his out standing contribution in the field. The scientist selected by the OTAI, at the occasion of Annual Convention of OTAI, delivers a lecture named professor J. G. Kane Memorial Lecture. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 25000/= and a Citation which is jointly financed by J.G. Kane Memorial Trust & OTAI (WZ).

Dr. S. HUSAIN ZAHEER MEMORIAL AWARD
This award was instituted by Zaheer Science Foundation of the CSI R in the year 1979, to perpetuate the memory of Dr. S. Husain Zaheer, for excellence in research contribution in Oil Chemistry and Technology, Surface Coatings and allied subjects through research papers which include applicant's name among the authors and which appeared during the previous three calendar years. The award consists of cash prize of Rs. 10,000/= and a Citation.

S. D. THIRUMALA RAO MEMORIAL AWARD
This award has been instituted from the year 2003 in memory of Shri S. D. ThirurnalaRao. This award is given for outstanding contributions (Papers published/Patents taken) during three calendar years preceding the year of award on the relevant subject. The award consists of cash prize of Rs. 10,000/= and a Citation.

Life Time Achievement Awards
Besides these awards, on recommendations of host zone, CEC awards committee announces to felicitate with Life Time Achievement Awards during the inaugural session of annual convention of OTAI.

The applicants shall send a soft copy on hgs email (hgs@otai.org) with hard copies (5 no.) of their synopsis (submitted in the current or previous calendar year), or prints of research papers (published within the last 5 years). These must include the applicant’s name among the authors, along with a covering letter. The last date for receiving the applications for the above award is December 15th, 2024. The winner will be informed by OTAI-HQ. The award will be conferred at Inaugural function of Annual Convention of Oil Technologists’ Association of India, the date of the same will be announced shortly.

For this award the applicants can send their hard copy of applications to Hon. General Secretary HQ through courier or speed post to HGS, OTAI, Department of Oil Technology Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur- 208002.


Thanking you,

For Oil Technologists’ Association of India
H. S. Sharma, (Hon. General Secretary)

The conference has very well addressed the concern is food and food safety.. It had emphasised to select mild processes that would retain natural ingredients such as vitamins and proteins, removes the contaminants.

Increased competition and reduced margin has compelled the processors in FMCG sector to go for, cost effective process, fully automated & flexible plants…

The renowned speakers very critically examined as to how Optimizing the performance of customers’ FMCG processes, time and time again, through automation, efficient energy management and latest technique in analytical instrumentation is going to be highly crucial for sustainable profitability.

Conference presentation & related panel discussions had very well covered the main drives of change today…

Firstly it is regulatory aspects in FMCG sector involving, safety, environments, including renewable energy, & food safety. Secondly, it is financial involving issues like cost, capacity and technology. FMCG sector have to focus on commercial aspects looking into the needs continuously evolving customer demands... etc

REGRADS

KAMALESH KAPADIA

Annual Report and Agenda

Date: 05th October2024
Day: Saturday
Time: 01:30 PM to 02:30PM
Venue : Annual General Meeting will be held at OTAI Head Quarter, East Campus, HBTU,Nawabganj, Kanpur-2, UP as per the above schedule
Note: The meeting link will be shared one week before on OTAI Website (www.otai.org)