Mumbai :

The South Indian Sugarcane and Sugar Technologists’ Association (SISSTA) will hold its 43rd annual convention in Chennai during July 26-27.

The event comprises a 2-day seminar and an exhibition. Several industry leaders are expected to participate including R. V. Vatnal, President SISSTA; A. Vellayan, Murugappa Group; M. Manickam, President, South Indian Sugar Mills Association; Ram Tyagarajan, Thiru Arooran Sugars; and Palani G. Periasamy, Dharini Sugars and Chemicals. Mahesh Kasirajan, Director of Sugar, and Tamil Nadu Cane Commissioner and Benhar Mahesh Dutt Ekka, Commissioner of Sugar and Cane for Andhra Pradesh, will deliver special address.

Rajshree Pathy, Rajshree Sugars and Chemicals, will be felicitated.

In the technical sessions, experts will present papers and discusstechnical issues relating to cane and sugar, including cogeneration and engineering aspects.

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> Industry> Agri-Biz / by The Hindu Bureau / July 23rd, 2013