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NATIONAL SEMINAR on INSURANCE INDUSTRY ISSUES & CHALLENGES 29th & 30th of MARCH, 2008 INTRODUCTON A Peep into the History of Insurance The Story of Insurance is as old as that of Mankind.  As the Primitive man observed ‘uncertainty’ and ‘danger’ to his life and livelihood, he also discovered, almost simultaneously, his instinct for protection against such ‘uncertainties’ and ‘dangers’.  With the advance of civilization, this urge to provide protection against loss of life and property prompted people to seek security through collective cooperation.             Life Insurance in its modern form came to India in 1818 with the setting up of Oriental Life Insurance Company in Calcutta mainly by Europeans to help the windows of their community.  The first Indian Insurance company the Bombay Mutual Life Assurance Society, was established in 1870. Nationalization:             By 1956, 154 Indian insurers, 16 non Indian insurers and 75 Provident Societies   were carrying on life insurance business in India.  On the  19th January 1956, the management of life insurance business of all the  245 Indian and foreign  insurers  and provident societies was taken over by the  Central Government and was later on vested with Life Insurance  Corporation of India, Oriented by an act of Parliament.             Through the nationalized insurance Industry it has built up large volumes of business.  The overall insurance penetration is still quite low, given the hugeness of Indian market.  For insurance, 75 percent of insurable population has no life cover, and 6 percent share that Life Insurance funds have in household savings does not represent even an approximation to the tremendous potential for the insurance in the country.  All said and done, the public insurance sector has its own in – built limitations.  Despite overall growth of insurance, several areas of business have not yet been sufficiently developed. As a result, there is vast in tapped potential, especially in the rural sector.             The Indian Insurance market has large potential, considering the country’s huge and burgeoning population, a growing demand and an increasingly affluent middle class with a gross domestic savings of around 23% of GDP, and economic growth expected to rise to – 7 percent.  This scenario should provide increasing opportunities to life and non – life insurance business.  Both the public and private sectors in insurance industry could vide for share in the growing market.  Sweeping economic reforms across the globe warranted the opening up of Insurance Sector in India for private participation.  There are several Private.  Insurance companies dominating the Insurance Market.             To satisfy the growing needs of consumers insurance products have to be customized.  In recent times, insurance has emerged as an attractive an stable investment alternative that offers total protection – life health and wealth. Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid:             There is vast untapped market in India.  Rural Insurance should be looked up on as opportunity and not an obligation.  The growth of Indian Insurance Industry has been rather slow for the four decades under government control The opening up of the Insurance sector has posed new challenges for the public sector companies.  The Insurance Industry has to penetrate very deep into the rural market and has to go the uncharted territories to tap the hidden potential of Insurance Market.  Current projection shows that the Indian insurance Market could reach $35 billion (Rs. 1, 68,000 crores) by 2008, if all goes well.             The Seminar intends to explore and address the issues pertaining to insurance industry and offer suitable strategies and suggestions to over come the challenges faced by the industry and agriculture. About University             Sri Krishnadevaraya University has its beginning as the post graduate Centre of Sri Venkateswara University in the year 1968.  It has gained autonomy in the year 1976.   Fulfilling the desires of the people of the region, the Autonomous Post Graduate Centre was given the status of the University in the year 1981.  Initially, Sri Krishnadevaraya University functioned as a unitary residential University.  It was conferred the status of an affiliating University in the year 1987.             Sri Krishnadevaraya Institute of Management (SKIM) is located 10 k.m    away from Anantapur city, in a serene and picturesque location.  It has a tradition of nurturing smart and efficient, prospective, corporate leaders.  It has been rendering service to the business world since its inception in 1981.  To day it is one of the distinguished B – Schools with able and dedicated faculty producing high caliber students.             The solid contribution of SKIM to the business is amply rewarded by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with its liberal grant of Rs. 1.20 crores in 1987 for its further development.  According to Business India Best B – Schools Survey 2007, SKIM was acclaimed as one of the Best B – Schools in AP. About Anantapur             Anantapur is connected by National Highway (NH – 7) between Bangalore and Hyderabad and is also well connected by number of trains and is located between Guntakal and Bangalore Junctions.  Puttaparti, a place of spiritual importance, which is the Ashram of Bhavan Sri Satya Sai Baba, is in the proximity of Anantapur and the delegates can enjoy a trip to Puttaparti for receiving his blessings.  Lepakshi temple, which is noted for murals, is about 110 kms.  Humpi, the ruins of Vijaya Nagar Empire, is about 160 km, and Dharmavaram, which is famous for hand woven silk sarees is about 40 km from Anantapur.  Bellum Caves, the longest caves in Asian is around 85 km from Anantapur.  Lord Bhavan Sri Krishna Temple that is well known as Iscon temple has newly constructed in Anantapur town recently. Sub Themes Risk Management Insurance – Industry Insurance – Agriculture Insurance – Service Sector Insurance  Laws  and Regulations IRDA The role of Private Insurance Companies Insurance to unchartered territories   Objectives of the Seminar: To discuss issues, relating to insurance Industry, growth in India. To example the challenges faced by insurance Industry. To offer strategies and suggestions to tap the potential of Indian Insurance Market. Who can participate Executives, Students, Academicians, Govt. Officials and N.G.O’s Registration Fee Rs. 250/- only. Last date for Submission of Papers: 20.03.2008. Address for Communication Prof.K.Rama Krishna Reddy, Seminar Director, S.K. Institute of Management, S.K. University, Anantapur (A.P) – INDIA Contact No’s: 09440285592, 08554 – 255800 Email: kadarama@yahoo.com Organizing Committee Prof. Ch. Rama Prasada Rao Prof. M.Hampanna Prof. M. Muthyalu Naidu Prof. C.N. Krishna Naik Prof. K. Venugopala Rao Prof. B. Anitha Prof. B.R. Megharaj Sri. D. Prabhakar Sri. K. Fayaz National Workshop on Bioinformatics Tools in Design & Optimization of Drug like Molecules (26th to 28th March 2008)        Sponsored by ICMR and UGC, New Delhi, APSCHE, Hyderabad. Bioinformatics Centre (SKUBIC) Dept. of Biochemistry Sri Krishnadevaraya University ANANTAPUR-515 003 (AP).          The Theme Biology in the 21st century is being transformed from a purely lab-based science to an information science.  At the beginning of the Genomic Revolution a bioinformatics concern was creation and maintenance of database to store biological information, such as nucleotide and amino acid sequences and interface are developed whereby researchers could both access existing data in banks as well as submit new or revised data.  Ultimately, however, all of this information must be combined to form a comprehensive picture of normal cellular activities so that researcher may study how these activities are altered in different disease states.  Therefore, the field of bioinformatics has evolved such that the most pressing task now involves the analysis and interpretation of various types of data. Objectives The need for bioinformatics capabilities has been precipitated by the explosion of publicly available genomic data resulting from the Human Genome Project.  The science of Bioinformatics, which is the melding of molecular biology with computer science, is essential to the use of genomic information in understanding human diseases and in the identification of new molecular targets for drug discovery. In the factory of living cells proteins are workers performing variety of tasks.  Each protein in cell adopts a particular folding that determines its function.  The 3-D structure of protein built by Protein Modeling brings into close proximity of the amino acid residues that are far from each other in primary sequence.  Why structure is important means, structure determines function and is more conserved than sequence. Various important phenomenon such as rational drug design, protein engineering, to establish bimolecular interactions, establishment of protein structure is highly essential. In recognition of this, many universities, government institutions and pharmaceutical firms have formed bioinformatics groups, consisting of computational biologists and bioinformaticians, computer scientists.  There is a greater necessity to create a scientific platform for various categories of people of biological sciences to expose them to this emerging field of Bioinformatics with special reference to Drug design. The workshop provides an opportunity to have hands-on experience in dealing with tools of Bioinformatics, for the researchers and teachers in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology and other related fields.  Workshop Topics  Participants will be getting hands-on experience in the following fields along with lectures by experts from IICT, Bioinformatics centers, Anna University, Rajivgandhi Institute of Science and Technology, Bioinformatics industries. Most of the time participants are encouraged to perform on line working model exercises and mini projects. Molecular Modeling – Protein 3-D structure & validation, energy minimization etc., Drug/Lead Molecules Design – optimization Molecular Docking – Protein - Drug  interactions Drug design in 21st Century Mini Project:  Participants have to do an on line Mini Project during the workshop and have to submit the report for evaluation.  Material:  All the participants will be provided with  study material regarding the software used for the training on CDs individually so as to enable them to practice the same at their place of work. Further free software for Protein modeling and drug design available for academic users with restricted permissions will be provided for the registered participants. Additional interactive CDs in Biology (Bioinformatics, Human Genome Project, Biochemistry, Protein Purification, and Human body) are also available with the Workshop Director (www.bic-sku.org). How and Who can apply: To provide hands-on experience to individual participants it is proposed to have only 20 registrations. As present workshop is aimed at practical training in Protein modeling and drug design, a basic knowledge in Bioinformatics and structural Biology of Proteins will be given preference.  A brief resume along with a note as how the training will be useful for their research/teaching, should be sent to the Organizing Secretary by e-mail on or before 15.3.2008 with   registration fee (Students and Research Scholars Rs.1000/-, Teaching personnel  Rs.1500/- and industrial or project sponsored Rs.3000/-) by DD drawn in favor of “Head, Department of Biochemistry, S.K. University” payable at Andhra Bank,  S.V. puram Branch. Drafts from other than Andhra Bank should add collection charges in addition. Participants have to make their own arrangements for their stay during workshop.  However guest house/hotel/hostel accommodation will be made available on well advance request along with payment of Rs.500/- as advance. Selection: Participants will be intimated about their selection through the e-mail only and if not responded preference will be given to wait listed candidates. About the Department: Biochemistry department at Sri Krishnadevaraya University was established in 1985 with support from UGC, New Delhi and Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi (under FIST program) supported to create facilities to conduct modern research of Bioinformatics. Then it has grown to occupy a unique place among biochemistry departments of its kind in the southern part of the country, given its active involvement in research and in the creation of infrastructure in Molecular Biology with particular emphasis on Plant and Microbial. The SKU-Bioinformatics thus established has conducted 4 training workshops in this field.  In addition SKU-BIC is offering  training and project works for science and engineering students pursuing their PG courses.  Hardware:  The department has a wide range of computer systems ranging from AMD-athlon-Dual processor-high end server, Linux server, video conference, desk top multimedia computers (P-III and P-IV) with dedicated internet service. Networking: The department operates department wide local area network (LAN) comprising of thick/thin UTP cables and hub using bus/star topology. The department LAN operates Internet connectivities for the post graduate students and research scholars of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Sericulture and Zoology.  University-LAN with dedicated ISDN line also supports the Internet facility through the department LAN. Software:  The department has assimilated a wide range of software related to Bioinformatics and maintains.  Further the department distributes software that is freely available over the internet.   Local Organizing Committee Chief Patron Prof. Rama Rao Athota Vice Chancellor S.K. University Prof. Y. Krishna Reddy Registrar ,S.K. University  Prof. T. Pullaiah Principal, S.K.U. College Prof. K. Radhakrishnaiah Dean of Life Sciences, S.K.U. College Executive Committee Head of the Departments and Faculty of Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Sericulture Convener Prof. G.H. Philip Organizing Secretary Prof. Chitta Suresh Kumar Address for correspondence Dr. Chitta Suresh Kumar Coordinator, Bioinformatics Centre Dept. of Biochemistry Sri Krishnadevaraya  University ANANTAPUR-515 003. AP. more details www.bic-sku.org REGISTRATION FORM National Workshop on Bioinformatics Tools in Design & Optimization of Drug like Molecules (26th to 28th March 2008) Name                       : Designation              : Qualification             : Address                    : Basic knowledge of     : Bioinformatics / Structural Biology   E-mail (must for correspondence) Whether accommodation is required                      : Yes/No If yes advance DD sent                                          Rs.            DD No.                     Date:                                                 Signature PS: Please send the registration form along with brief resume, DD by snail mail. Alternatively e-mail the registration form, Xerox of DD to chitta34c@gmail.com   International Conference on TRENDS IN SERIBIOTECHNOLOGY Department of Sericutlure Sri Krishnadevaraya University Anantapur-515003 (A.P.) 27-29 March, 2008 Accessibility of biotechnology to the sericulture in developing countries is an important issue of the future, that stimulated to organize the current International conference on ?Trends in Seribiotechnology”. Many of the potential developments with the application of biotechnology, as in the case of other crops, would be very beneficial to low input forming practices. Because of the diversity of sericulture through out the world, there is no simple approach for transfer and implementation of biotechnical knowledge. The activities of many biotechnical companies are profit oriented, hence they will not address many problems of sericulture in developing countries. Biotechnological approach is to be established for scientists and research agencies in developing countries to derive the products specific to their needs with collaborative efforts of university scientists. This results in the production of products free of environmental hazards. Predictions of  future are the enumerations of wishes tempered by current realities. Hence, the developments that are in the experimental stage in the field of sericulture will be discussed in this international conference. Towards crystallizing and capitalizing this interest on understanding biotechnological principles for developing the mitigation strategies, the Department of Sericulture, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, in association with Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute & International Center for Training and Research in Tropical Sericulture, Mysore, Central Silk Board, Bangalore, Central Silk Board Scientists Association (CENSIBOSA),Ranchi, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi and Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad plans to hold an  International conference on  Trends in Seribiotechnology during March, 27-29,2008,as part of the on going Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Sri Krishnadevaraya University. The conference aims to provide an international forum to facilitate discussions and information exchanges on cultural traditions, support policy development strategy and biotechnology of Sericulture. ICTS-2008 is open to all those involved and interested in cocoon, silk production and mulberry and non- mulberry host plant production. Participants are invited allover the globe. Those are sericulturists and industrial producers of cocoon and silk, administrators, entrepreneurs, traders, scientists and technicians. Papers in the fields of traditional silk production, mulberry production, post-cocoon technology and biotechnology are invited. In addition, country reports will be presented on historical review, current status and future prospects for development and promotion of silk industries through biotechnology. The focal themes of this international conference are: Genetic engineering of mulberry and non-mulberry: Methods of transformation, host plant resistance, insect resistance, pathogen resistance, and environmental stress, hybrids and regeneration, germplasam evaluation and genome mapping. Application of Biotechnology to Mulberry silkworm and wild silkworm: Biotechnological applications to fiber, silkworm development, germplasam evaluation. Genome mapping. Organic farming, rearing, grainage and post- harvest technologies Societal, environmental and regulatory issues of Seribiotechnology. Discussion on how to participate in 2009 International year of Natural Fibers The policy of FAO to support the global Sericulture development; The Indian policy to support sericulture development Commercialization of biotechnology research and technology products at large scale in sericulture. Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh Anantapur is a nodal town in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh one of the typical drought–prone regions of the monsoon world located on the National Highway No 7 connecting Bangalore and Hyderabad the two nodes of IT Triangle of India. It is known as a leading educational town since the colonial period. Puttaparthi the seat of  Satya Sai Baba, one of the great Hindu exponents and the social activists of contemporary India is very near to Anantapur. Anantapur is well – connected by road and rail with the southern metropolitan towns of Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.The nearest airport is Bangalore, from there it is four hours journey by train to Anantapur. In March temperature ranges between 300 C to 340 C. Sri Krishnadevaraya University, named after a great patron of learning and arts, Sri Krishnadevaraya of glorious Vijayanagara Empire of the 16th Century, was established in 1981, and its role in promoting education and scientific research in rural areas, has been commendable. Abstracts and full papers                   Interested scholars are requested to send their Abstracts not exceeding 300 words in A4 size paper, typed in MS Word 12 font size with double space on or before February 25, 2008. Full papers of not more than 15 pages (including figures and tables) typed in A4 with double space are to be submitted on or before March, 20th February 29, 2008.They will be published in the conference proceedings immediately after the conference. Participants are encouraged to send their Abstracts and Full papers by electronic mail to: icts2008@yahoo.com as Word attachments. Posters should prepared on 100x100 cm board for affixing in the place provided. Registration Fee For Indian participantRs1000 For accompanying person: Rs 750 For foreign participant: US $ 150 For accompanying foreign person: US $ 100 For students and research scholars: Rs 500 For foreign students and research scholars: US $ 100 Financial Support In view of the paucity of funds the delegates are advised to make their own arrangements for travel. However, efforts are being made by the Conference Organizers to mobilize some financial grants to meet the minimum travel costs for young and deserving participants who submit full papers in time. Accommodation Stay for the participants will be arranged in the University hostels, guest house and faculty quarters, on nominal charges. On request, stay may be arranged in city hotels. Probable Tariff:  Hostel-Rs 50 per day; Guest House-Rs.100 per day; Hotels: Rs.300-600 per day. Tours One day tour, to the areas around Anantapur to appreciate the physical, social and cultural aspects of the Rayalaseema region will be arranged along with a visit to Puttaparthi Sri Sai Baba Ashram. Kindly send the filled-in registration form along with the registration fee to: Dr. A. Vijaya Bhaskara Rao Organizing Secretary and Convener, ICTS Department of Sericulture, Sri Krishnadevaraya University Anantapur- 515 003, Andhra Pradesh, India. email: icts@yahoo.com ___________________________________________ Registration Form Name:  ---------------------------------------- Sex: ------------------------------------------- Designation: --------------------------------- Organization: --------------------------------- Mailing Address: ------------------------------    Phone:  (O) ------------------------: (R) ----------------- Fax:  ------------------------------------------------------- e- mil: ----------------------------------------------------- Accommodation:  Required:                  Not Required: Accompanying persons: Presentation(oral/poster): Yes/ No Title of the Paper ------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Details of Registration Fees: Cash/DD/Cheque Banks:      Branch:        Number:           Date: ---------------------------------------------------- (Cheques/DD May please be drawn in favour of the Organizing Secretary, International Conference ICTS-2008, Anantapur. Please add  Rs.25/- to the fee, if it is an outstaion Cheque/ DD towards processing charges). Date                                                                                                        Signature   Top