- SYMSAC X 2021, an international symposium on Spices and Aromatic Crops was held from 9 February to 12 February, 2021.
Organized By:
SYMSAC X 2021 was organized by Indian Society for Spices, Kerala, Indian Society of Seed Spices, Ajmer, & Spices Board, Kerala in collaboration with ICAR, New Delhi, ICAR-IISR, Kerala, ICAR- NRCSS, Ajmer, and DASD, Kerala.
Awards:
During the symposium, the Indian Society for Spices (ISS) at the Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) presented Sugandha Bharathi and Sugandhasree awards.
Sugandha Bharathi Award:
ISS has been honouring outstanding individuals in the field of spices research and development with Sugandha Bharathi award every four years. The awardees are selected for their lifetime contribution to the cause of spices in the country.
This year, PN Ravindran, renowned plant breeder, author and writer, best known for his contributions in the field of spices research, development and documentation has been conferred with the Sugandha Bharathi award.
Sugandhasree Award:
Shri T Joseph, a nutmeg farmer from Vaikom, Kottayam has been conferred with the Sugandhasree Award.