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VASANTDADA SUGAR INSTITUTEVSI Bulletin : Vol.-15, Issue-1, April, 2015

Vol. 12, Issue - 4, December 2012

At the end of the first quarter of 2015, total 178

sugar mills were operating in the Maharashtra

State and produced 9.28 million tons of sugar and

estimated around 10.30 million tons at the end of

season. Excess sugar production during 2014-15,

is putting pressure on the sugar prices that are

currently ruling at ` 2350/- per quintal which is

below the average cost of production. The

international sugar prices are remained low as

Brazil; one of the major sugar exporter diverted

their production from ethanol to sugar because

of declined in the crude oil prices globally. Under

such circumstances, Sugar mills are facing

difficulties for paying Fair and Remunerative Price

(FRP) to the cane growers.

In first quarter, 38th Annual General Meeting

(AGM) of the Institute was held. On this occasion,

Awards of Excellence were given to the outstanding

sugar mills and personnel at the hands of Hon.

Shri. Devendra Fadanvis, Chief Minister,

Maharashtra State and Shri. Chandrakant Patil,

Minister of Co-operation, Marketing and Textiles,

Maharashtra State. Shri Sharadchandraji Pawar,

Vol.-15, Issue-1, April 2015

President, VSI, Shri Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil, Chairman,

Sakhar Sangh and members of Board of Trustees,

Governing Council members of VSI as well as Board

of Directors and representatives of sugar mills,

sugarcane grower farmers from the Maharashtra State

attended the function. Annual three technical

publications of VSI, Dnyanyag (Hindi version) and a

book titled “Surplus Power Cogeneration in Sugar

Industry” authored by Mr. K.R. Patil were also released.

This quarter was very busy that many high profile

distinguished guests like Dr. Bakshi Ram, Director,

Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, a official

team of Government of Bihar, headed by Dr.(Mrs) Ranju

Geeta, Hon. Minister of Sugarcane Industries, Dr. Uday

Nirgudkar, Editor & Head Zee24Taas and a committee

from Government of Andhra Pradesh were visited.

VSI conducted various workshops, training programs

on the aspects of sugarcane agricultures, by-product

industries for cane development officers, sugarcane

growers, technical officers and environmental

engineers/ officers of Pollution Control Boards of

various states.

I hope this issue will give our readers a detailed edition

of activities happened in VSI.

(M.R. Shinde)Editor


FAREWELLFAREWELL

Mr. Shriram A Patil working with Art & Graphics Section as a Chief Artist & Head

retired on 31st January 2015 after 27 years of service with Vasantdada Sugar Institute

(VSI). He joined VSI as an Artist in August 1988 in the Art & Graphics Section. In

May 2008 he took the charge of as Chief Artist. He received the Best Employee

award of 2015 for his outstanding contribution to the Institute. We wish him a very

happy, healthy and active retired life.

66th REPUBLIC DAY66th REPUBLIC DAY

VSI celebrated 66th Republic Day of India on 26th

January 2015. The national flag was hoisted by the

Mr. Shivajirao Deshmukh, Director General, VSI with

full honor. Staff of VSI attended the function.


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The Department of Environmental Sciences of VSI has

participated in a National Environment Awareness

Campaign (NEAC) 2014-15. This activity was organized

and sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forests

and Climate Change, Government of India. The theme

of NEAC was ‘Water and Soil Conservation’. On 10th

NEWS UPDATESNEWS UPDATES

National Environment Awareness Campaign

February 2015, the department organized awareness

program on the theme at Mamasaheb Mohal

Vidyalaya, Mutha, Dist.Pune. Innovative games and

activities organized by the MSc students of the

Department for school students and teachers were

the key elements in the success of the program.

VSI had successfully completed six semester training

program for the Sugar Technologists and Sugar

Engineers from all four mills of

FSC namely Lautoka, Labasa,

Rarawai and Penang Fiji Islands

on 13th February 2015. The

training was specified for three

years (two semesters every year

i.e. total six semesters) that

leads to a certificate course in

Sugar Technology & Sugar

Engineering for the technical

officers in FSC from January 2013.

Prior to this a foundation course

of one month was conducted for the same batch in

December 2011 and January 2012, each of two weeks.

In the training program, lectures were delivered with

PowerPoint presentations and handouts distributed

amongst the trainees for reference

well in advance. In addition to the

synopsis and detailed lectures on

the selected topic in the syllabus,

thorough discussions were held

during the lectures of each subject.

In addition to above, special

lectures were also conducted for

better understanding of the subject

in-depth. Mid-term and final

examinations for each semester

were conducted. During 5th & 6th

semesters, special subjects namely ‘Technical Essay’

and ‘In-plant training project report’ were offered to

the trainees to further improve the knowledge in-

Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) Training Program


depth and to be familiar with the detailed

specifications of plant & machinery in the sugar mill.

In the first year training program of Sugar Technology,

23 trainees were participated out of which 17

trainees attended the third year training and those

successfully completed the academic curriculum and

passed the certificate course in first division.

Similarly, in the first year training program of Sugar

Engineering, 27 trainees were participated out of

which 25 trainees attended the 6th semester training

and 23 trainees successfully completed the academic

curriculum and passed in first division.

The farewell session of these training programs was

held in Hotel Waterfront, Lautoca, Fiji. Mr. Abdul Khan,

Hon. Executive Chairman (FSC), Mr. Timoci Laqai,

General Manager (Human Resource, FSC) and Dr. R

V Dani, Head, Sugar Technology Department, VSI &

Fiji Training Program Coordinator delivered speeches

to the FSC trainees.

Prizes were given to the trainees under various

categories during the farewell function. The following

are the award winners;

Dr. Dani highlighted the grand success of the training

program & told that during foundation course;

trainees were not able to raise queries on the subject

because of limitations about subject knowledge and

significantly upgraded. The trainees got acquainted

with theory and applied the same in their working at

the shop-floor to mitigate the technical problems in

the sugar mills. He hoped that the same is being

reflected by way of improvement of technical

performance of the sugar mills of Fiji Sugar

Corporation.

Mr. Abdul Khan highlighted salient features of the

training programs such as improvement in the

technical knowledge of the trainees, thereby progress

of Fiji Sugar Industry in respect of higher sugar

recovery and improvement in technical performance.

He expressed his satisfaction over the presentation

by the trainees during the concluding session.

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Name of Award Sugar Technology Program Sugar Engineering Program

Received Best Academic Mr. Navin Raj Charan Mr. Roderick Simmons

Achievement award

Best presentation–1st rank Mr. Irami Ulia Mr. Tevita Ravulo

Best presentation–2nd rank Mr. Vinod Prasad Mr. Salimoni Suka Matea

Best presentation–3rd rank Mr. Isoa Roamatu Mr. Mahendra Mudaliar

technical problems in mills. However, at the end of

sixth semester the trainees were comfortable to raise

various queries on different subjects. In addition,

good presentations for technical essay & mill report

were assigned. The technical level of all trainees was


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The 22nd meeting of Institutional Bio-Safety Committee

(IBSC) of VSI was held on 31st March 2015 under the

chairmanship of Shri. Shivajirao Deshmukh, DG, VSI

in presence of Dr. P Suprasanna, Head, FPBS, NABTD,

BARC, Mumbai and DBT nominee, Dr. Vidya Gupta,

Scientist-G & Chair-person, Biochemical Division, NCL,

Pune, Dr. Abhay Mane, Consultant Physician, Dr. K

Minutes of 22nd Institutional Bio-Safety Committee (IBSC) Meeting

Harinath Babu, Sr. Scientist, VSI and Member Secretary,

Dr. R M Devarumath and Dr. S G Dalvi, Scientific

Officer, VSI and Members participated in the meeting.

Discussions were held on various issued related to

Bio-Safety, work progress, collaborations and new

project proposals submission to various government

agencies for financial assistance.

Committee :K R Patil, Dr. R V Dani, Dr. S V Patil, D B Phonde,Dr. Deepali Nimbalkar, Ms. Seema Joshi

Advisor : Shivajirao DeshmukhEditor : M R Shinde, A A PrabhavalkarLayout & Photography : Sanjay A Dawari

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Under National Food Security Mission (NFSM),

Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry

of Agriculture, Government of India sponsored four

national level trainings to VSI. Agricultural Sciences

and Technology Division conducted all the trainings

as per following schedule;

TRAINING PROGRAMSTRAINIG PROGRAMS

Training Program on “Sugarcane Agriculture”

sponsored by National Food Security Mission

Deputy Director (Cash Crops), Commissionerate of

Agriculture and Director, NFSM, Govt. of Maharashtra,

Pune nominated 20 officers from the department and

five Agricultural Officers from sugar mills. All aspects

of sugarcane agriculture were covered in the training.

More emphasis on practicals and field

demonstrations was given during the training

programs.

The training program was concluded with the

discussions and clarifications on queries raised by the

trainees. Representative trainees expressed their

satisfaction about the training and hospitality

provided by the institute during the training period.

In the farewell function, Shri. Shivajirao Deshmukh,

Director General, VSI addressed to the trainees and

expected to train their field staff for the transfer of

technologies to improve sugarcane productivity and

sugar recovery.

Sr. Training Program Period

1 Integrated Nutrient Management in Sugarcane Agriculture 6th-7th January 2015

2 Irrigation and Fertigation in Sugarcane Agriculture 8th-9th January 2015

3 Modern Agronomic Aspects of Sugarcane Cultivation 27th-28th January 2015

and Intercropping

4 Integrated Management of Sugarcane Pests 29th-30th January 2015


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A five days training program sponsored by the Central

Pollution Control Board, Delhi (CPCB) on “Pollution

Control and Waste Management in Sugar and

Distillery Units” was conducted at VSI during 05th to

09th January 2015.

Following nominees from CPCB and statutory

agencies from various states participated in the

training program.

1. Smt. B Karunasri, Assistant Environment Engineer,

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Andhra

Pradesh.

2. Mrs. Shakunthala Bai, Environment Officer, Smt.

Rajashri J Kulli, Deputy Environmental Officer, Mr.

Ganavelu A, Sr. Scientific Assistant and Mr. B

Rajesh, Environment Officer from Karnataka

Pollution Control Board, Karnataka.

3. Shri. Rangasamy V and Shri. Thirumoorthy Inbaraj

both Assistant Engineer from Tamil Nadu State

Pollution Control Board, Tamil Nadu.

4. Mr. P K Joshi, Assistant Environmental Officer,

Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board,

Uttarakhand.

5. Mr. J P Meena, Scientist ‘B’, CPCB, Zonal Office,

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

6. Mr. R A Rajput, Mr. J S Hazare and Mr. D P Koparkar

Sub Regional Officers from Maharashtra Pollution

Control Board, Maharashtra (MPCB).

7. Mr. Rajen Sarmah, Regional Environment Engineer,

Assam Pollution Control Board, Assam.

8. Dr. Y K Saxena, Sr. Scientific Assistant, Madhya

Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Madhya Pradesh.

9. Mr. S S Pawar, Environment Chemist, Kisanveer

Satara SSK Ltd., Bhuinj, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra.

10. Mr. K G Suryavanshi, Environment Engineer, Shri.

Pandurang S. S. K. Ltd., Dist. Solapur, Maharashtra.

11. Mr. P V Bagal, Distillery Manager, Daund Sugar Ltd.,

Daund, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra.

12. Mr. Yuvraj Nersekar, Environment Chemist, Shree

Renuka Sugar Ltd., Karnataka.

13. Mr. Pravin Rane, Project Engineer, Water Treatment

Equipment, Pune, Maharashtra.

Presentations were made on various topics related to

process of sugar manufacturing, alcohol

manufacturing from various feed-stocks, effluent

treatment technologies currently practiced in the

molasses and grain based distilleries in the country

and global scenario of alcohol production.

Training Program on “Pollution Control and Waste Water Management inSugar and Distillery Units”


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Each session of the training program was followed

by interactive discussions and the participants and

invitees actively participated in the discussions.

Effluent treatment cost aspects adopting established

and emerging technologies were also discussed at

length. Topics also covered water conservation and

effluent treatment technologies for sugar mills.

The participants insisted to organize such program

at regular intervals, so that the industry and pollution

control authorities will be benefited.

A visit was organized to a modern distillery unit,

Raosaheb Pawar Ghodganga SSK Ltd., Nhavare, Dist.:

Pune to see process of manufacturing of alcohol by

adopting modern technologies of cascade continuous

fermentation, multi-pressure distillation and ethanol

manufacture adopting molecular sieve dehydration.

Effluent treatment scheme comprising of bio-

methanation followed by scientific aerobic

composting was also shown. Participants appreciated

the scientific bio-composting process without any

leachate discharge.

The plenary session was chaired by Dr. Indrajit Mohite,

trustee of VSI. The Chairman addressed about the

present status of Zero Spent Wash Discharge (ZSWD)

in molasses based distilleries and expected support

from CPCB, State and Central Governments to achieve

ZSWD from industry as well as a social point of view.

Dr. S V Patil also addressed and proposed vote of thanks.

Sr. No. Topics

1 Alcohol production: World scenario and trends, Dr. S V Patil, VSI

2 Global Sugar Scenario, Dr. R V Dani, VSI

3 Trends, Technical challenges & solutions in distillery effluent treatment technologiesDr. S V Patil, VSI

4 Alcohol production from various feed-stocks, Mr. D R Takate, VSI.

5 History of distillery effluent treatment norms and present (CREP) status, Mr. D A Patil, VSI

6 Civil engineering aspects of construction of impervious storage tanks and compost yards,

Mr. M G Patil, VSI.

7 Bio-methanation of distillery spent wash, Mr. M S Mulkamwar, MM Enviro.

8 Current scenario of composting technology in distillery industry in India: Challenges &opportunities, Dr. C R Kulkarni.

9 Spent wash volume reduction by membrane filtration, Mr. Rajesh Dalvi/ Mr. Girish Thorat,ROCHEM

10 Water conservation in distilleries, Dr. S V Patil, VSI.

11 Comparative evaluation of incineration technologies, Mr. D R Takate, VSI.

12 Pollution sources in the sugar industry, Dr. R V Dani, VSI

13 Water conservation and wastewater minimization in sugar industry, Mr. D B Sapkal, VSI

14 Treatment technologies for sugar industry effluent, Mr. D B Sapkal, VSI.

15 Air pollution control in the sugar industry, Dr. Deepali S Nimbalkar, VSI.

16 Economics of compliance to zero discharge norms in distilleries, Dr. S V Patil, VSI.

17 Rotary and spray drying technologies for spent wash treatment, Mr. Akash Gundawar, SSP

18 Spent wash incineration technology for sugar and distillery sector to achieve zero liquid

discharge, Mr. Pratik Patel, Thermax Industries.

19 Biogas to power and Bio-CNG, Mr. Ashish Nawade

20 Evaporation Technologies for concentrating distillery spent wash, Mr. Shripad Khatav,S. S. Techno.


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A special training program on “Advanced Technologies

in Sugarcane Agriculture” was organized for

sugarcane growers from Uttar Pradesh (UP) during

19th to 23rd January 2015. The program was sponsored

by Lal Bahadur Shastry Ganna Kisan Sanstha,

Lucknow, UP (LBSGKS).

Mr. O P Gupta, Assistant Director, LBSGKS inaugurated

the program. He welcomed all the participants,

briefed the sugarcane agriculture situation in UP and

emphasized the need of training to the sugarcane

growers for improvement in the sugarcane

productivity in their state. Mr. B H Pawar, Training

Coordinator briefed the activities of the VSI.

In the training various topics viz. sugarcane varieties

and varietal planning, three-tier seed nursery

program, tissue culture, modern planting methods,

settling transplanting (STP), soil fertility & nutrient

management, irrigation water management, use of

bio-fertilizers, farm mechanization, ratoon

management and integrated disease & pest

management were covered with more emphasis on

field demonstrations.

A visit was paid to The Sanjivani SSK Ltd., Takli,

Ahmednagar and Shree Vignahar SSK Ltd.,

Training Program on “Advanced Technologies in Sugarcane Agriculture”

Nivruttinagar, Pune to see various cane development

activities and harvesting planning. The trainees also

visited fields of progressive sugarcane growers in

Shiroli village.

During the concluding, the DG advised to implement

modern technologies in sugarcane cultivation and

emphasized the importance of training for improving

the sugarcane productivity and sugar recovery.


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Training Programs on “Sugarcane Agriculture”sponsored by Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

Two special training programs were organized on

“Sugarcane Agriculture” for the technical staff and

officers from Agriculture Department of Maharashtra

State during 24th to 27th February 2015 at VSI. The

programs were organized on request of Divisional

Agricultural Deputy Director, Aurangabad, Nasik with

NFSM provided funds for conducting the trainings

through state government machinery. Trainings were

inaugurated by lighting of traditional lamp by the

trainees participated in presence of all HoS of

Agricultural Sciences and Technology Division of VSI.

Mr. B H Pawar, Training Coordinator in his welcome

speech appealed the participants to take the benefit

of the different services of VSI and briefed the

activities of the VSI. Participants expressed the need

of training to the sugarcane growers for improvement

in the sugarcane productivity.

Lectures and practicals on various topics like

sugarcane varieties and varietal planning, three-tier

seed nursery program, tissue culture, modern planting

methods, settling transplanting (STP), soil fertility &

nutrient management, irrigation water management,

use of bio-fertilizers, farm mechanization, ratoon

management and integrated disease & pest

management were conducted by the Agriculture

Scientists. Booklet ‘Oos-Sheti Dnyanyag’ Marathi

version and teaching schedule were issued to all

participants before the training programs start along

with other training material. Practicals, field

demonstrations and question-answer sessions were

conducted during the training. Total 43 participants

attended the training in two batches.

During farewell function, the participants received

certificates with group photos from DG in presence of

agricultural scientists of VSI. The Participants expected

help in the future from VSI.


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WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPS

A workshop on “Sugarcane Ratoon management” was

organized on 24th January

2015. Total 78

participants from 35

sugar mills attended the

workshop. Shri Sudhakar

Patil, General Manager

(Cane), Sharad SSK Ltd.,

Narande, Dist. Kolhapur

inaugurated the

workshop. Mr. P V Ghodke,

Scientist, Agronomy

section in his welcome

speech highlighted the background and importance

of topic of the workshop. Mr. D B Phonde, Senior

Scientist & Head, Soil Science section in his inaugural

address stated the present situation of ratoon crop

and its effect on recovery and average cane yield in

the state.

Mr Sudhakar Patil emphasized on economic crises of

the sugar mills raised due to payment of final

remunerative prices of sugarcane payable to cane

growers. He also expressed to accept the challenge

to overcome the factors responsible for low

productivity of ratoon crop usually cultivated on area

of about 40-45% and appealed to popularize the

technologies of ratoon management.

Mr P V Ghodke presented a technical issues on

‘Sugarcane Ratoon Management.’ He highlighted the

benefits, factors affecting low productivity and

described advanced cultivation technologies in ratoon

management. He suggested appropriate integrated

ratoon management practices viz., trash mulching,

One Day Workshop on “Sugarcane Ratoon Management”

stubble shaving, off barring nutrient management with

crow bar, with foliar

application of Multi-macro

and Multi-micro nutrient

liquid fertilizers and

biofertilizers for successful

ratoon crop production.

Mr Prashant Shah,

Production Manager of

Agilent Company, Mumbai

demonstrated silent

features and working of

Microwave Plasma Atomic

Emission Spectrometer (MPAES) installed in Soil

Science laboratory for analysis of plant and soil

samples.

Mr Vilas Jadhav, Cane Development Officer, CDO,

Krantiagrani Dr. J.D.Bapu Lad SSK Ltd., Kundal, Dist.

Sangli presented the ratoon management schemes

implemented by the sugar mill. Mr V P Shinde, Chief

CDO, Samarth SSK Ltd., Ankushnagar, Dist. Jalna told

regarding cane development activities implemented

by the sugar mill especially during drought situation.

Mr S C Kale, CDO, Malegaon SSK Ltd., Dist. Pune

reported the successful implementation of drip

irrigation and ratoon management schemes in their

operational area for sufficient cane production.

In the concluding session, the DG, VSI addressed to

the gathering and expressed the need to give attention

towards the increase the ratoon productivity by

implementing best of management practices.

The following recommendations on Sugarcane Ratoon

Management were finalized by the working group:


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1. In ratoon sugarcane, practice of trash burning

should be strictly banned. Farmers should be

encouraged for in situ trash mulching and its

decomposition with use of appropriate microbial

culture as it helps to reduce the loss of water

from soil through evaporation, minimize weed

intensity and improves physical, biological and

chemical properties of soil by recycling of organic

matter.

2. Ratoon crop attains its physiological maturity 30

to 45 days earlier than that of plant cane. It is

advantageous to crush the ratoon crop at 12 to

13 months of age. The sugar mills should plan

the harvesting of ratoon crop since the beginning

of the crushing season in the proportion of 10 to

15% with plant cane.

3. The management of sugar mills should prepare

the handouts of ratoon management in

sugarcane describing the proven cultivation

technologies of the crop for distribution to

sugarcane growers to popularize the multiple

ratooning in sugarcane.

The program was ended with a vote of thanks by Mr.

P V Ghodke, coordinator of the workshop.

A one day workshop on “Crop Geometry for Increasing

Tillering and Millable Cane Population” was organized

on 28th February 2015. Total 59 participants from 28

sugar mills of Maharashtra were attended the

workshop. Dr. B N

Jamdagni, Crop

Physiologist, Nrusinhwadi,

Tal. Shirol, Dist. Kolhapur

inaugurated the workshop

by lightening up the lamp.

Mr. P P Shinde, Scientist,

Agricultural Engineering

section in his welcome

speech highlighted the

background and

importance of topic of the

workshop

Dr. Jamdagni elaborated his experience regarding

wider spaced planting in sugarcane, nutrient

requirements at different crop growth stages,

improvement of soil health and effect of soil–water–

One Day Workshop on “Crop Geometry for Increasing Tillering andMillable Cane Population”

plant relationship on sugarcane yield. He also

emphasized on the use of plant growth hormones for

cane crop to enhance the cell division and cell

elongation to achieve targeted cane yield.

Mr. P V Ghodke, Scientist,

Agronomy section gave

presentation on ‘Crop

Geometry for Increasing

Sugarcane Productivity’. He

explained the advanced

systems of sugarcane

planting, benefits of paired

row and wider spacing,

factors affecting low

tillering and number of

millable cane population

and described importance

of earthing up operations and trash mulching for

profuse tillering and tiller maintenance so as to convert

them into millable cane. He suggested appropriate

intercropping systems and planting geometries in

sugarcane cultivation.


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Mr. L K Datay, Development Manager of Dhanuka

Agritech Company, New Delhi gave presentation on

‘Efficacy of Sempra – a New Weedicide, for Control

of Cyprus rotundus in Sugarcane’.

Mr. D B Jadhav, CDO, Shri Datta SSK Ltd., Tal. Shirol,

Dist. Kolhapur presented the work carried out by the

sugar mill with different planting geometries for

achieving cane yield up to 144 tons per acre at

farmers fields. Mr. S S Morade, CDO, Shri Vighnahar

SSK Ltd., Tal. Junnar, Dist. Pune explained the results

of demonstrations conducted with wider row spacing

and intercropping in their operational area.

In the concluding session, the DG, VSI addressed to

the gathering and expressed the need to give

appropriate planting geometry to the sugarcane

growers for achievement of maximum sustainable

cane yield.

The following recommendations of the workshop on

Sugarcane Crop Geometry were finalized by the working

group:

1. The inter and intra row spacing for

i) Wider spaced planting of 5 x 1.5 feet

in light to medium soils and 5 x 2 feet

in heavy soil for one eye bud seedling

planting, while 5 x 0.5 feet for two eye

bud sett planting should be adopted in

sugarcane

ii) Paired row planting of (5- 2.5) with

plant to plant 1.5 feet distance in light

to medium soil and (6 -3) with plant to

plant 2 feet distance in heavy soil for

one eye bud seedling planting, while

(5-2.5) with plant to plant 0.5 feet

distance for two eye bud sett planting

should be adopted in sugarcane

2. For maintaining the quality and

standards of one eye bud seedlings in

sugarcane, the registration of such nurseries

should be mandatory from state government

authorities.

The program was ended with a vote of thanks by Mr. P

P Shinde, coordinator of the workshop.


One Day Workshop on “Economics of Sugarcane Cultivation”

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A workshop on ‘Economics of Sugarcane Cultivation’ was

organized at VSI on 28th

March 2015 for the

Agricultural Officers, CDOs

and agricultural graduates

from the sugar mills. Dr. S M

Pawar, Sugarcane Specialist,

Central Sugarcane Research

Station, Padegaon, Satara

(CSRS) inaugurated the

workshop by lighting up the

traditional lamp in the

presence of ‘Oosbhushan

Award Winner Farmers’ in

Maharashtra.

Dr. S M Pawar in his inaugural speech appreciated

efforts made by VSI, Pune for organizing monthly

workshops on different aspects of sugarcane

agriculture for the benefit of the sugar industry in

the state. He mentioned advanced technique of

sugarcane cultivation for economizing the sugarcane

agriculture on sustainable basis.

Mr. D B Phonde, Senior Scientist and Head, Soil

Science Section in his introductory speech highlighted

the importance of the theme of workshop and

stressed the need to use organic and bio-fertilizers

for economic cultivation of sugarcane. He expressed

the need of using fertigation technique with minimum

chemical fertilizers to gain assured production and

suggested intercropping in sugarcane for making

sugarcane farming more economical.

Mr. P N Tawar, Senior Scientist and Head, Tissue

Culture Section conducted lecture on ‘Use of Quality

Seed for Optimum Yield’ and highlighted the

importance of tissue culture plantlets for

implementation of three-

tier seed nursery program.

Mr. B J Takalkar, Scientific

officer and Head,

Agricultural Economics

Section made presentation

on ‘Economics of Sugarcane

Cultivation’ by explaining

methodology followed for the

estimation of cost of

cultivation of plant and

ratoon cane with

recommended practices. He

also explained cost and

return analysis of sugarcane crop.

The Oosbhushan Award Winner farmers of season

2013-14 viz., Mr. Shivaji alias Uttam Ganapati Bhosale

and Mr. Shankar Maruti Shinde from operational area

of Shree Tatyasaheb Kore Warana SSK Ltd.,

Warananagar, Kolhapur and Mr. Amar Tatyaso (Aaba)

Patil from Rajarambapu Patil SSK Ltd., Rajaramnagar,

Sangli were narrated the practices adopted for

sugarcane cultivation for achieving high yield of cane

with the cost incurred for the cultivation.

In the concluding session, Mr. Shivajirao Deshmukh,

Director General, VSI, Pune emphasized the need of

working out economics of sugarcane cultivation and

suggested to agriculture officers of the sugar mills to

undertake responsibility of convincing farmers for the

importance of sustainable sugarcane production. The

program was concluded by vote of thanks by Mr. B J

Takalkar, Coordinator of the workshop.


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Distillers’ Association of Maharashtra (DAM) and

Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Pune (VSI) jointly

organized an interactive

meet cum workshop on

“Installation of On-Line

continuous monitoring

system for effluent and

H2S scrubbing plant” on

23rd March 2015. Mr.

Shivajirao Deshmukh,

Director General, VSI, Mr.

Sanjeev Babar, Managing

Director, MRSSK Sangh

Ltd., Mumbai, Dr. Vivek

Kumar, Associate

Professor, IIT Roorkee, Mr. Bob Bihari, Enviroway,

Canada, Mr. A D Mohekar, MPCB, Regional Officer-

Pune and representatives from sugar and distillery

industry were present. The event was attended by

more than 100 delegates from sugar mills and

distilleries, technology providers and concerned

officers from VSI. The workshop was inaugurated by

Mr. Shivajirao Deshmukh, Director General, VSI.

In an introductory speech, Dr. S V Patil, Technical

Adviser & Head, Department of Alcohol Technology,

VSI explained the purpose, outline and objectives of

the interactive meet cum workshop. He thanked and

welcomed all the guests and the industry delegates

for their participation. Dr. S V Patil appealed all the

participants to actively participate and get resolved

all their technical doubts regarding the theme of the

workshop.

In an inaugural speech, Mr. Shivajirao Deshmukh,

Director General, VSI mentioned that the sugar mills

and distillery industry are passing through difficult

phase due to the current financial problems and

strict, mandatory norms being laid down by pollution

control authorities. As per Corporate Responsibility

for Environment Protection (CREP) laid down by CPCB,

Interactive meet Cum Workshop on

“Installation of On-Line Continuous Monitoring System for Effluent and

H2S scrubbing plant”

it is now mandatory for all distilleries to achieve Zero

Spent Wash Discharge (ZLD). Mr. Shivajirao

Deshmukh explained the

effort taken by DAM and

VSI regarding ZLD norms,

by organizing workshops

and interactive meets

time to time. DAM and VSI

have jointly put forward

the important issues of the

distillery industry to the

pollution control

authorities and also

demanded for extension

period to achieve ZLD. He

further stated that the distillery industry has to take

some firm action due to stringent norms laid down

by the CPCB. He provided the instances of the industry

shutdown notices given to distilleries and sugar mills

situated in the region of Ganga river basin. Mr.

Shivajirao Deshmukh also requested the industry

delegates to consider the seriousness of the problem

and fulfill the compliance as suggested by pollution

control board (PCB), he feared the similar action as

Ganga basin could be implemented in Maharashtra

due to non-compliance of norms by the industry.

In the technical session, Dr. Vivek Kumar, Associate

Professor, IIT, Roorkee delivered a presentation on


“Guidelines for online continuous monitoring system

for effluents”. In the beginning he gave brief

introduction of implementation of on-line monitoring

systems in the Global and Indian industry. He further

explained some basic principles, on which on-line

monitoring systems are based. Dr. Vivek Kumar also

explained merits of on-line monitoring of effluents,

basic requirement for ideal analyzer and current

technological options for on-line monitoring of

industry effluent. He further stated relevant

parameter which the distillery industry has to monitor

through on-line monitoring systems. Dr. Vivek Kumar

in his concluding remarks stated that the distillery

industry has to work with the technology providers

for customized solutions but adhering to CPCB

guidelines.

Delhi on topic entitled “Utilization of biogas in

distilleries options, status & challenges”. He provided

overview of options available for scrubbing of H2S from

biogas. He provided interesting economical

implications of using bio-chemical and biological type

of scrubbing systems and how biological scrubbing

can be beneficial through maintenance perspective.

He also gave emphasis on regular maintenance of

scrubbing systems. He further gave brief introduction

to biogas monitoring systems and also provided

current status of biogas utilisation by distilleries in

Maharashtra.

After the end of technical sessions, the distillery

representatives asked various queries related to the

topic of presentation. Various questions were asked

regarding the on-line effluent treatment system, its

applicability in distillery industry and its economic and

validation of results. Distillery representatives also

requested VSI to arrange for installation of

demonstration system, monitoring and validation of

results obtained through laboratory testing for at least

one month. The representatives of Aaxis Nano

Technologies showed positive approach and agreed

to install and provide demonstration under

supervision of VSI and DAM representatives at one of

the distillery in Maharashtra.

In the concluding remarks, Dr. S V Patil expressed his

view regarding the interactive meet cum workshop.

He also showed positive approach regarding

installation of online monitoring system and assured

that steps will be taken regarding this matter at the

earliest. Dr. S V Patil also mentioned that DAM and

VSI will approach pollution control authorities

In second technical talk, Mr. Sajeev Gogia, Aaxis Nano

Technologies, New Delhi along with Mrs. Mala Mohini

from Enviroway, delivered a presentation on “On-line

continuous monitoring system for effluents”. In the

beginning of the presentation Mrs. Mala Mohini

provided brief introduction to Enviroway, Technology

partner to Aaxis Nano Technologies. She also

explained about the products and services provided

by Enviroway. Mr. Sajeev Gogia further provided

details about S:CAN, an innovative on-line monitoring

system and essential features of S:CAN on-line

technology based on CREP norms. Mr. Sajeev Gogia

also provided details of ABB continuous gas analyser,

its calibration and applications in various industries.

The third and concluding technical presentation was

made by Mr. Pawan Agrawal, Digital Utilities, New

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regarding following conclusive outcomes/ proposed

resolutions of the interactive meet. Following

resolutions were proposed as the outcomes of the

interactive meet:

1. According to CREP Guidelines, distilleries

achieving Zero Spent Wash Discharge (ZLD)

it is not mandatory to install monitoring

system. Those distilleries which are

discharging effluent should be made

mandatory to install online monitoring

system.

2. The main purpose of installation of online

monitoring system is to improve the

performance of existing effluent treatment

plant (self improvement and not regulatory

purpose). Online monitoring system is

secondary method of analysis and there is

need to evaluate the results obtained

through laboratory analysis. For regulatory

purpose, the evaluation of discharge will be

based on analysis of samples collected by

the pollution control authorities from time to

time.

3. Most of the distilleries attached to the sugar

mills in Maharashtra are implementing Zero

Spentwash Discharge (ZLD) through bio-

composting treatment. These distilleries

should install only camera and flow meter at

the site of discharge.

4. SCAN, an Austrian based company has

installed more than 7500 online/ real-time

on-line monitoring system worldwide and has

also installed more than 300 systems within

India. These real time/ online monitoring

systems have been studied by MPCB and

CPCB and seem to be reliable technology.

However, there is need to evaluate the

performance of this technology as far as

distillery and sugar industry is concerned. For

evaluation of the performance of real time/

online monitoring system, demonstration

unit of this system should be installed at one

of sugar mill and allied distillery site. Under

the supervision of VSI and in association with

DAM and MSSK Sangh, the online monitoring

system should be examined for stack

monitoring, effluent discharge performance of

sugar mill and ZLD implementation in a

distillery. The officers of M/s. Aaxis Nano

Technologies agreed to provide all assistance

for installation and demonstration trials of on-

line monitoring system. MPCB officers should

be also involved during the trials and for

providing necessary guidance time to time

during the demonstration period.

5. It was also concluded that H2S scrubbing

technology is not needed in the sugar mill/

distillery boilers where bagasse is used with

biogas due to low SOx and NOx concentrations

in emission. However stand alone biogas

using boilers may have to install H2S scrubbing

technology

Mr. A D Mohekar, Dr. Vivek Kumar and Dr. S V Patil

answered to the queries raised by the industry

delegates regarding the proposed resolutions. Dr. S V

Patil concluded the interactive meet to be successful

and the workshop with a vote of thanks.

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VISITORSVISITORS

Under guidance of Virginie Clisson Agri Pass Pierre Dugar – Auray, delegations of fifteen and twenty two

French progressive farmers visited VSI Pune on 16th January 2015 and 22nd January 2015 respectively to

discuss activities of Institute, technologies in sugarcane cultivation. The farmers had discussions with the

scientists and visited the laboratories & sugarcane plots at VSI.

Visit of French Farmers

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Visit of Dr. Uday Nirgudkar, Zee 24 Taas

Dr. Uday Nirgudkar, Editor and Head of a prominent Marathi news channel Zee24Taas visited VSI on 25th January,

2015 to see the Institute, its activities, research work, technologies and laboratories infrastructure, also to know

more about the current scenario of sugarcane and sugar in Maharashtra. He visited all technical divisions and

laboratories at VSI. He was very impressed and praised the great services rendered by VSI to the sugar industry.

Dr. D R Takate, Technical Advisor, Department of Alcohol Technology explaining winery laboratory activities to Dr. Nirgudkar

Dr. Deepali Nimbalkar, Head, Department of Environmental

Sciences explaining the environmental activities carried out

at the department.

Dr. R V Dani, Technical Advisor & Head, the Sugar Technology

Department discussing with Dr. Nirgudkar regarding sugar

grades sample and quality analysis

Dr. Nirgudkar visiting the Tissue Culture production facilities, Dr. P N Tawar, Sr. Scientist, explained Tissue Cultured plantlets

produced through micro-propagation technique.

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Mrs. R R More, Head, Agricultural Microbiology section

displaying all liquid bio-fertilizers productsDr. Nirgudkar visiting VSI library

Dr. Nirgudkar having interaction with VSI scientists and

technologists at the conference room

Shri Shivajirao Deshmukh, Director General felicitated Dr. Uday

Nirgudkar

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A team from Government of Bihar, headed by Dr.(Mrs)

Ranju Geeta, Hon. Minister

of Sugarcane Industries

visited VSI on 30th January,

2015, team comprising of

Mr. S N Lal, Joint Cane

Commissioner and Mr.

Umesh Singh, Director

(Sugarcane Development).

Mr. Pandurang Shelke, Joint

Director and Mr. Toshniwal,

Director (Administration),

both of Commissionerate

of Sugar, Government of

Maharashtra and Dr. R B

Doule, Deputy Director (Agriculture), MITCON, Pune

accompanied them.

Mr. Shivajirao Deshmukh, Director General, VSI

welcomed the guests and highlighted the activities of

the Institute. A film on VSI was shown to the visiting

team. Minister and other officials of the team exchanged

their views on the sugar industry of Bihar State

Dr. (Mrs.) Ranju Geeta described the scenario of the

sugar industry in Bihar State and narrated low sugar

recovery problem in sugar mills, low productivity of

sugarcane, inadequate knowledge about technology

of sugarcane cultivation, sugarcane seed availability,

soil status, climatic conditions prevails in the state,

intercropping in sugarcane and cane development

problems in particular. She expressed her resolution

for the development of the sugar industry in Bihar

and progress of the sugarcane farmers in Bihar. She

expected the role of VSI for the development of the

Visit of Minister of Sugarcane Industry, Bihar State

Bihar sugar industry and requested for sending the

team of agricultural experts

for detailed study to

overcome the hurdles

before the development of

sugar industry.

The team visited various

sections of Agriculture

Sciences and Technology

Division of VSI. Mr. P N

Tawar, Scientist & Head,

Tissue culture Section gave

information regarding use

of tissue culture technique

in sugarcane and its benefits to the sugar Industry

and sugarcane growers of Maharashtra as well as

neighboring states. He also gave information

regarding varietal improvement through somaclonal

variation technique and Banana micropropagation.

During visit to the Agricultural Microbiology Section,

the team members sought information on various liquid

biofertilizers viz., Acetobactor, Azophospho, sulpher

oxidizing microorganisms, Rhizophspho and

Decomposing Culture.

The team also visited the varietal plots. Dr. R S Hapase,

Principal Scientist and Head, Plant Breeding Section

gave the information regarding various varieties on

the farm.

The visiting team expressed utmost satisfaction after

the visit. The visit was summarized with an intention

to cooperate the sugar industry in the Bihar State with

participation of VSI in Cane Development Seminar

scheduled on 28th February 2015 at Patna.

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Dr. Bakshi Ram, Director, Sugarcane Breeding

Institute, Coimbatore (SBI)

had visited the VSI, Pune

on 9th-10th February, 2015.

He visited the breeding

trials and AICRP(S) trials

conducted at the Manjari

R&D farm and appreciated

the progress of breeding

program. He also visited

the Ground Nursery-I in net

sheds, cytology lab and

breeding laboratory.

After the visit to VSI main

campus, Dr. Bakshi Ram had a detailed discussion

with the Director General, VSI and all the Head of

Departments/ Sections of the institute on aspects of

sugarcane varietal improvement and observations

regarding yellow leaf disease syndrome in the state.

Dr. Bakshi Ram alongwith Dr. Hapse visited the

selection trial, Ground Nursery-II and multi-location

trial conducted at Shree Tatyasaheb Kore Warana SSK,

Kolhapur and inspected the performance of genotype

VSI 08005, a promising clones from selection trial and

further guidelines were given to see its ratoon ability

and quality parameters.

A meeting of CDOs of sugar mills from Sangli and

Kolhapur district was held at Shree Datta SSK Ltd.,

Kolhapur to review technical expectations from SBI,

Visit of Director, Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore

Coimbatore. He guided the staff on the aspects like

varieties, nutrient

management and plant

protection. He also visited

the plots of promising

genotype VSI 08005 at

Shree Datta SSK Ltd. At

Jawahar SSK Ltd., Kolhapur

he visited the tissue

culture trial plot.

At Sugarcane Breeding

Centre, Amboli (SBC), he

appreciated the

hybridization chamber and

in-house breeding facility and appreciated the facility

created by VSI and sugarcane germplasm maintained

at centre. He guided to study the flowering behavior

in comparison with the National Hybridization Garden

(NHG) maintained at the SBI and Distant Hybridization

Garden (DHG) maintained at Research Centre of

Sugarcane Breeding Institute at Agali. He also

suggested to share the breeding facility to other

centres.

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Visit of Co-Operation Minister, Maharashtra State

Shri Chandrakant Patil, Hon. Minister for Co-Operation,

Marketing, Textile and Public Works visited VSI on 11th

February 2015. He was accompanied by Mr.Yogesh

Tilekar, MLA, Hadapsar Assembly, Mr.Bipin Sharma,

Commissioner of Sugar, Maharashtra State,

Mr.Pandurang Raut, Chairman, Shreenath Mhaskoba

SSK Ltd., Pune.

Shri. Shivajidada Patil, Vice-Chairman welcomed the

Co-Operation Minister and Shri. Shivairao Deshmukh,

DG, VSI explained the activities of VSI in the sugar

sector of Maharashtra state. Minister discussed with

scientists regarding the different technologies

developed for increasing cane production. He has

taken keen interest in low cost and quality agro-

products to be used in sugarcane. Agricultural

scientists displayed and demonstrated various

products viz. liquid biofertilizers, vermi-compost, multi

and micro-nutrient liquid fertilizers, tissue cultured

plantlets developed by VSI. The Minister expected

more active role of VSI in solving the problems faced

by the sugar industry. Minister also visited research

farms and observed the demonstration of New Holland

and Shaktimaan make mechanical sugarcane harvester

arranged by Shreenath Mhaskoba sugar mill, Pune.

The comparative information of mechanical harvester

and conventional harvesting practices by labours was

provided to the minister and team members. The

Chairman, Shreenath Mhaskoba sugar mill requested

to the Minister to provide subsidy for purchase of

mechanical harvester due to high capital investment.

Shri. Shivajidada Patil, Vice Chairman and

Shri. Shivairao Deshmukh, DG, VSI welcomed and greeted

the Co-Operation Minister

Shri. Shivajidada Patil, Vice Chairman and Shri. Shivairao

Deshmukh, DG, VSI having a discussion with the Co-Operation

Minister, explaining the services catered by VSI to the Sugar Industry

All scientists and technologists of VSI having interaction

with the Co-Operation Minister at the conference room

Agricultural scientist demonstrating and detailing

agro-products developed by VSI

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Mr. P N Tawar, Sr. Scientist, Tissue Culture section explaining

the tissue cultured plantlets produced at VSIMr. S S Katake, Scientist and Farm Manager explaining the

R&D farm development and sugarcane breeder seed

production activities

Shri Chandrakantji Patil having a discussion with the DG, VSI

and Chairman, Shreenath Mhaskoba sugar mill

The Co-Operation Minister visited Vasantdada Farm to see

demonstration of sugarcane harvestor

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An expert committee team comprises of Dr. N V Naidu,

Director (Seed), Seed Research & Technology Centre,

Acharya N G Ranga Agriculture University, Hyderabad;

Mr. G Bhradwaj, Advisor, Madhucon Sugars Ltd.,

Rajeswapuram, District Khammam; Mr. B Guruva Reddy,

Mr. E Srinivasa Mohan, Chartered Accountant, M/s.

Brahmayya & Co., Shanti Nagar, Kakinada and Mr. G V

V Satyanaraya, Assistant Cane Commissioner, Ankapalle

of Andhra Pradesh State visited VSI on 23rd March 2015

to discuss revival planning of the state sugar industry

and increase productivity of sugarcane and performance

of co-operative sugar mills in Andhra Pradesh (AP).

The team had discussion with Mr. Shivajirao

Deshmukh, Director General, VSI, on activities carried

out by VSI and on various issues pertaining to

performance of co-operative sugar mills in AP. They

strongly emphasized need of good financial and

administrative management with organic relationship

between sugar mills and sugarcane growers. Dr. Naidu

appreciated the efforts of sugar co-operative in

Maharashtra for their success and social agenda. The

team visited various sections in Agriculture Science

and Technology Division.

Visit of Expert Committee of Andhra Pradesh Government

Dr. R S Hapase, Principal Scientist and Head, Plant

Breeding Section expressed a need of a region specific

varietial development which should be tested across the

various agro-climatic regions. The cane varieties should

be drought tolerant, none or sparse flowering, suitable

to drip irrigation for smooth running of sugar Industry.

Mr. P N Tawar, Senior Scientist & Head, Tissue culture

Section gave detailed information about different

activities undertaken by the Tissue Culture Section. He

expressed his views about role of quality planting

material obtained from microprapogation technique in

improvement of sugarcane yields and sugar recovery.

He further gave information of newly developed extra

early maturing sugarcane variety VSI 434.

The team also took information of different liquid

biofertilizers and research on endophytes, potash

mobilizing bacteria, soil health and plant health products.

Expert team expressed utmost satisfaction on

discussion with scientists. The Director General, VSI

assured all type of help in sugarcane development, sugar

processing and by products for the AP sugar industry.

Local Enquiry Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. M B Deshmukh visited VSI on 23rd March 2015 for the

permanent affiliation to Vasantdada Sugar Institute as a Research Center for the Ph.D.

The committee visited all the departments to see the infrastructure of VSI. The committee recommended to

the Shivaji University for permanent affiliation to Vasantdada Sugar Institute for the subject (1) Chemistry (2)

Botany (3) Zoology (4) Microbiology, (5) Electronics (6) Environment Management (7) Biotechnology. The

other members of the committee were Dr. B N Pawar, Dr. S R Yadav, Dr. S P Govindwar, Dr. P N Vasambekar

Visit of Local Enquiry Committee from Shivaji University, Kolhapur


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38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Institute was

held on 7th March 2015 at the VSI campus, Manjari

(Bk) under the chairmanship of Shri Sharadchandraji

Pawar, President, VSI. Hon. Shri Devendra Fadanvis,

Chief Minister of Maharashtra State (CM) was the

Chief Guest of the function. Shri Chandrakant Patil,

Minister of Co-operation, Marketing and Textiles and

Public works was invited as Honorary Chief Guest.

The meeting was attended by many dignitaries

namely, Shri Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil, Chairman,

Sakhar Sangh and members of Board of Trustees,

Governing Council members of VSI as well as Board

of Directors and representatives of sugar mills from

the Maharashtra State.

On this occasion, Excellence awards were distributed

to the outstanding performing sugar mills, cane

38th Annual General Meeting and

Awards for Excellence

growers and personnels working in the sugar

industries and VSI at the hands of Hon Chief Minister

and Shri. Sharadchandraji Pawar.

Dr. Indrajeet Mohite welcomed the Chief Minister and

other dignitaries on the dais. The Chief Minister

released annual publications of VSI viz., “Technical

Performance of Sugar Mills in Maharashtra, Season

2013-14”, “Financial Performance of Sugar Mills in

Maharashtra, FY 2012-13” and Dnyanyag (Hindi

version). The Co-operation Minister released

publication on “Technical Performance of Co-op.

Distilleries in Maharashtra, FY 2013-14”. The

President, VSI released a book titled “Surplus Power

Cogeneration in Sugar Industry” authored by Mr. K.

R. Patil, Head of Sugar Engineering Department.

Awards for Excellence

Shree Chhatrapati Shahu SSK Ltd., Kagal, Kolhapur received

‘Late Vasantdada Patil’ award for the best overall

performance in Maharashtra State for the crushing

season 2013-14

Kisanveer Satara SSK Ltd., Bhuinj, Satara received

‘Late Vilasraoji Deshmukh Most Innovative

Co-operative Sugar Factory’ award


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Shri Datta Shetkari SSK Ltd., Shirol, Kolhapur received

‘Late Karmayogi Shankarraoji Patil Best Financial

Management’ award

Karmayogi Shankarraoji Patil SSK Ltd., Indapur, Pune received

‘The Best Distillery’ award

V A Shinde, MD, Shree Kumbhi Kasari SSK Ltd., Kuditre,

Kolhapur received award for ‘The Best Managing Director’

of a co-operative sugar factory in the State

D B Jadhav, CDO, Shri Datta Shetkari SSK Ltd., Shirol, Kolhapur

received ‘The Best Cane Development Officer’ award.

Shivaji G Bhosale, Kolhapur received ‘Late Yashvantrao

Chavan’ award for achieving highest sugarcane yield (348.23

tons per hectare, Co86032 variety) in the State for

pre-seasonal crop.

Shankar M Shinde, Kolhapur received ‘Late Vasantrao Naik’

award for achieving highest sugarcane yield (275.79 tons per

hectare, Co86032 variety) in the State for seasonal

(suru) crop.


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Amar T Patil, Sangli received ‘Late Annasaheb Shinde’

award for achieving highest sugarcane yield (305.92 tons per

hectare, Co86032 variety) in the State for ratoon crop.

Tukaram P Patil, Administrative Manager, VSI received award

of the best employee of VSI.

Mrs. Seema U Joshi, Finance Officer, VSI received award of

the best emplyee of VSI.

Shriram A Patil, Chief Artist, VSI received award of the best

employee of VSI.


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VISITOR TO VSIVISITOR TO VSI

Following institutions, board directors, officers, farmers and students visited VSI to see new innovations

technologies and plots of experiments developed by VSI during last three months (Jan-Feb-Mar : 2015)

Name of Institution Visitors Total

January 2015

Vivekand College, Dist: Kolhapur Lecturers and Students 20

Shree Jyotirling Sahakari Dudh Vyavasaik Santha Maryadit, Farmers 47

Vannur, Dist.: Kolhapur

Anil Motiram Singare, Fergusson College, Pune Student 1

Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil Maha-Vidyalaya, Natepute, Dist.: Solapur Lecturers and Students 67

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd., Unit: John Deere Technology Centre, Manager and Officers 3

Cyber City, Magarpatta City, Hadapsar, Pune

Chandrakant Jambhale, Jublant Life sereres Ltd., Nira, Dist .: Pune Officer 1

Shankarrao Mohite Mahavidyalaya, Akluj, Dist.: Solapur Lecturers and Professors 25

K.K.Wagh Agril. Biotechnology College, Nasik Lecturers and Students 39

North Solapur Taluka Agriculture Office, Dist.: Solapur Officers and Farmers 82

Individual Farmers from Maharashtra State Farmers 136(28)

Individual Farmers from outside State Officers 8(3)

February 2015

Kalwan Taluka Agriculture Office, Dist.: Nasik Officers and Farmers 51

Koregaon Taluka Agriculture Office, Dist.: Satara Officers and Farmers 99

Shri Prabhulingeshwar Sugar & Chemicals Ltd.,Siddapur, Dist.: Bagalkot Officers and Farmers 103(2)

Yeshwantrao Mohite College, Erandawane, Pune Students 5

Balasaheb Desai College, Patan, Dist.: Satara Lecturers and Students 14

M.R.Students School, Manjari, Dist.: Pune Teachers and Students 37

Karveer Taluka Agriculture Office, Dist.: Kolhapur Officers and Farmers 82

Shri Chhatrapati Shahu SSK Ltd., Kagal, Dist.: Kolhapur Officers and Farmers 89

Agriculture College, Dist: Kolhapur Lecturer and Students 26


Name of Institution Visitors Total

Senior Agriculture Development Office, Athner, Dist: Baitul, Officer and Framers 21

State: Madhyapradesh

Individual & Tahsil Solapur Farmers from Maharashtra State Farmers 76(14)

Individual Farmers from outside State Officers 6(2)

March 2015

Annesaheb Magar Mahavidyalaya, Hadapsar,Pune Faculties and Students 50

K.V.K.Vijayapur, University of Agriculture Sciences, Faculties and Students 11

Dharwad, State: Karnataka

Walchand College of Arts and Science, Dist.: Solapur. Faculties and Students 28

Joint Director of Agriculture, Gulbarga, State : Karnataka Officers and Farmers 32

Patan Taluka Agriculture Office, Dist.: Satara Officers and Farmers 32

College of Agriculture, Pathology Deapartment, Dist.: Kolhapur Faculties and Student 30

College of Agriculture, Shardanagar, Baramati, Pune Professors and Students 35

College of Agriculture Bio Technology, Kharwate-Dahiwali Faculties and Stdents 52

(Sawarde), Tal.: Chiplun, Dist.: Ratnagiri

Individual Farmers from Maharashtra State Farmers 58(22)

Individual Farmers from outside State Farmers 2

Mr. Amit Aradhy, USDA Representative, New Delhi Agricultural Specialist 1

Total : - 1369

(99)

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- Chaturvedi, Pradeep

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- Agarwal S.K

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- S.Vandana

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