It is necessary to facilitate the exploration of the unexplored wealth of biological diversity for their utilisation in the fields of perfumery and aroma therapy. The director of Forest Research Institute (FRI) Savita, said this at the start of a five-day training cum workshop on essential oils, perfumery and aroma therapy organised jointly by FRI and Fragrance and Flavour Development Centre (FFDC) Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.
Addressing the participants at the start of the programme here in the FRI on Monday, institute director Savita underlined the need for exploration of the wealth of biological diversity yet to be explored for its potential for use in perfumery and aromatherapy.
She also emphasised on the utilisation of organically grown natural products including essential oils for health care of human society sick of utilising synthetic products with detrimental effects.
The institute director also appreciated the training in the interests of aroma entrepreneurs while also eliciting focus on its importance for meeting the requirements of the fragrance and flavour industry in India.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the assistant director of FFDC Kannauj, AP Singh spoke of the activities being undertaken by the centre and gave an account on the technical sessions of the training cum workshop.
The centre’s assistant director informed the participants that the course curriculum of the training has been designed to meet the expectations of a diverse group of participants. FFDC consultant and special invitee, Sitaram Dikshit informed the trainees that the essential oil market is growing. It is vital that the quality of essential oils be improved in order to successfully meet the growing demand for the same.
According to the institute officials, in total 30 participants from different parts of the nation representing diverse fields are attending the training programme. The five-day training cum workshop will provide a detailed exposure towards fundamental and applied aspects of processing, quality assessment and therapeutic benefits of essential oils and their applications in perfumery and aromatherapy for advancement in scientific knowledge, skills and entrepreneurship of the participants through lectures and practical demonstrations by experts from aroma industry, scientists and practicing aroma therapists.