CAU training programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 19 2013:
A two-day training programme on 'commodity futures market for extension functionaries' organised by Directorate of Extension Education, Central Agricultural University in collaboration with Forward Market Commission of Ministry of Consumers' Affairs, Food and Public Distribution got underway at CAU conference hall today.
the inaugural function was held with ICAR NEH Region's Joint Director Dr N Prakash and Director of Extension Education CAU Dr M Premjit Singh as the chief guest and functional president respectively while CAU dean Dr N Iboton Singh and NMCE (Ahmedabad) Vice President Dinesh Shukla were the guests of honour.
As resource persons of the technical session Dinesh Shukla deliberated on 'evolution of commodity derivative market in India', 'regulatory environment in India', 'commodity derivative contract' and 'market operations & risk management' while CAU Professor Dr N Ram Singh spoke on 'Problems and prospects of futures market in NEH Region' .
A documentary on 'futures markets' and an interaction session were the other highlight of the event's first day.