Dr. Jigmet Dechen Administrative in-charge Leh campus welcome Dr. Tanveer Alam and Dr. Rigzin Tsewang by presenting traditional khataks and a memento. The workshop was attended by enthusiastic participants from National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, DIHAR, School of Agriculture Science & Technology UoL, Ladakh Nutritional Project, district agriculture department, district horticulture department and start-ups. 

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor University of Ladakh Prof. S.K Mehta delivered opening remarks and encourage participants to explore the technicalities of packaging from the prospective of Ladakh. Highlighting the need to explore scope of packaging & survival goals in entrepreneurship, business start-ups, agriculture and horticulture. He also encouraged participants to come with innovative ideas for technology oriented problems and congratulate TEC-UoL for organising such event. 

During the event Dr. Rigzin Tsewang presented a talk on “Role and importance of packaging in agriculture and horticulture exports from Ladakh”, He highlighted the various aspects of packaging like eco-friendly packaging, technicalities of packaging, Ladakh specific packaging requirements & demands, Local traditional touch in packaging and trends of packaging for exporting local apples & apricots and organic certifications. He also mentioned some recent Ladakh specific case studies & challenges in export packaging sector. 

Dr. Tanveer Alam delivered a talk on “Unleashing the potential of Ladakh’s products: Role of Packaging”. He highlighted packaging methods for local products like Pashmina shawl, Yak cheese, Seabuckthorn products, herbal tea and handicrafts. He also mentioned about Some of the Design developed by Institute for Handloom & Handicraft items under USTTAD Project and protection packaging requirement for food products. He briefed the audience about mandate and activities of Indian Institute of Packaging & encourage the participants to join training & education courses conducted by Indian Institute of Packaging. 

Dr. Tanveer Alam and Dr. Sonam Joldan Dean Academic Affairs University of Ladakh issued certificate of participation to the participants.