Two separate training programmes were started at the Forest Research Institute on Wednesday.
A five-day workshop on essential oils, perfumery and aromatherapy was started in collaboration with Fragrance and Flavour Development Centre, Kannauj while another workshop on nursery technology and plantation technology for 135 Eco Battalion of Territorial Army based in Kokrajhar, Assam is being organized by the Silviculture division of the institute.
Inaugurating the workshop on essential oils, perfumery and aromatherapy, FRI director Dr PP Bhojvaid highlighted the importance of essential oil and aroma chemicals in various arenas of human life, their potential and prospects in industrial and commercial sector. He also underlined the strengths of FRI and FFDC and their collective efforts in developing and promoting the country’s aroma sector while emphasised on the importance of such training programmes to cater to the requirements of fragrance and flavour industry. Extension officer of FFDC, Dr SK Srivastava spoke of the activities of FFDC and informed about the aims and objectives of the programme along with the details of forthcoming technical sessions.
Thirty two participants from diverse fields and different corners of India are attending the programme which will continue till June 30 and provide a detailed exposure to fundamental and applied aspects of processing, quality assessment and therapeutic benefits of essential oils and their applications in perfumery and aromatherapy for advancements of scientific knowledge.