The IARD 6020 Course is
a Group Effort
Thank you to the many people that make it happen…
At Cornell: The faculty & staff of the Office of
International Programs, College of Agriculture & Life
Sciences
Our Indian hosts:
Sathguru Management Consultants,
Faculty and Senior Management of Tamil Nadu
Agriculture University-Coimbatore; and the Participating
Institutions you are visiting
And your financial sponsors
IARD 6020 -Course Highlights
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IARD 6020 Field trip - Domestic and Indian MPS students
participate in the field trip to India (some domestic or Indian
students have not travelled outside of their own state or country)
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Theme group and sub-theme group project discussions, daily blog
reflection paper, group presentations and group papers
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Observe and reflect on what you learned in IARD 4020 and how it
applies on field site
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Cross-cultural experiences
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Comparison of contemporary developments in Indian agriculture to
the USA agriculture and vice versa
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Use of technology Blackboard (continue to use the IARD 4020BB
website), use of Wordpress website as a social network to share
your experiences with family and friends, and use of
videoconferencing for group project presentations
IARD 6020 -Course Expectations
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Remember you represent Cornell University, and your
country, be on your best behavior
During the field trip -each theme group writes a daily blog
of the day’s activities, uploads the write up & a picture on
Wordpress. Use the business ctr or the local IT kiosk to
upload
After returning to campus the course continues. It is
expected that all students consult with their theme group
leaders by e-mail, phone or appointment about their,
Reflection paper, group Powerpoint presentation, or group
paper
Class meeting dates are Friday, Feb. 11 at 1:25pm to
discuss the reflection paper; Saturday Feb 12 at 9am, and
Sunday, Feb 13 at 9am for group presentations
Theme Groups and Leaders
Agricultural Systems
Cornell: Ronnie Coffman, Peter Hobbs, Jim Morris-Knower
India: J.S. Kennedy, (TNAU), Srilekha.R (Sathguru)
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Fiber Science & Apparel Design (FSAD)
Cornell: Charlotte Coffman, Charlotte Jirousek, Frances Holmes
Kozen, Juan Hinestroza
India: Mr. Ajit Khaitani, Karishma Khaitani, and Mr. B J Sharma
(United Dry Goods)
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Rural Infrastructure
Cornell: K.V. Raman, Max Pfeffer, Pilar Parra, Angela Smith
India: Dr. John Joel (TNAU), Rajnish Bhardwaj (Sathguru)
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Value Addition and Global Marketing
Cornell: Syed Rizvi
India: Thangavel (TNAU), Visha Kumari Venugopalan (Sathguru)
India Field Trip Handbook
IARD 6020 Course
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Available in Blackboard & Wordpress website
****Check your e-mail during the holidays for possible announcements***
Departure from Cornell University
Flight Itinerary
The Night before the Trip check list
Hotels where groups will stay in India
Emergency Contacts
Health Precautions
Packing & Baggage Information
What to Pack
Cultural tips.
Information about the places of visit
Facts about India
Introduction to Indian States
Maps of India
History
Government
Religion and Language
Art, Diet, and Environment
IARD-602 (January 2011)
Agricultural systems
Date
Day
Location
Rural Infrastructure
Place of Visit
Location
Place of Visit
Value Addition
Location
4-Jan
Tuesday
5-Jan
Wednesday
Chennai
Land in Chennai from Ithaca at 12:25 AM, and
Reception program will be 9:00 AM onwards
Chennai
Land in Chennai from Ithaca at 12:25 AM, and
Reception program will be 9:00 AM onwards
Chennai
6-Jan
Thursday
Coimbatore
Fly to Coimbatore at 9:00 AM. TNAU campus,
Session on Precision farming
Coimbatore
Fly to Coimbatore at 9:00 AM. TNAU campus,
Session on Precision farming
Coimbatore
7-Jan
Friday
Coimbatore
Farmers market, village visit, and Session on DEMIC Coimbatore
8-Jan
Saturday
Ooty
9-Jan
Sunday
10-Jan
Fibre Science & Apparel Design
Place of Visit
Location
Place of Visit
Mumbai
Land in Mumbai from Ithaca at 11:25 PM
Land in Chennai from Ithaca at 12:25 AM, and
Reception program will be 9:00 AM onwards
Mumbai
And Designs India Ltd.
Fly to Coimbatore at 9:00 AM. TNAU campus,
Session on Precision farming
Surat
Train to Surat at 6:00 AM, visit Garden Silks Mill /
Donier, and back to Mumbai by Train in the evening
Farmers market, village visit, and Session on DEMIC Coimbatore
Farmers market, and Suguna Poultry
Coimbatore
Fly to Coimbatore at 10:00 AM. Visit South india
textiles research assoiation
Institute of Commercial horticulture, and session by
Ooty
Mr. Ram (CEO, Tea Auctioneers)
Institute of Commercial horticulture, and session by
Cochin
Mr. Ram (CEO, Tea Auctioneers)
Travel to Cochin, and Site seeing in the evening
Coimbatore
Alpine Knits India (P), Tirupur
Ooty
Team Museum and Floriculture Unit
Ooty
Tea Museum and Floriculture Unit
Cochin
Mangala Marine Exim/Kancor Flavours and
Extracts
Coimbatore
Trip to Ooty for Sight seeing
Monday
Coimbatore
Earth trust and SHG, and FCRI, Mettupalayam
Coimbatore
Earth trust and SHG, and FCRI, Mettupalayam
Cochin
Central Coir research Institute
Coimbatore
Yarn Dyeing, weaving & Tie -Dye factories
11-Jan
Tuesday
Hyderabad
Fly to Hyderabad at 10:45 AM
Hyderabad
Fly to Hyderabad at 10:45 AM
Hyderabad
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology. Fly to
Hyderabad at 5:30 PM
Hyderabad
Fly to Hyderabad at 10:45 AM
12-Jan
Wednesday
Hyderabad
Kothapally watershed visit, and SHG
Hyderabad
Kothapally watershed visit, and SHG
Hyderabad
Lotus chocolate
Hyderabad
Suryavanshi Cotton Mill
13-Jan
Thursday
Hyderabad
ICRISAT visit
Hyderabad
ICRISAT visit
Hyderabad
ICRISAT visit
Hyderabad
Monsanto - Kalakal Centre
14-Jan
Friday
Hyderabad
Central Research Institute for Dry Land Agriculture
Hyderabad
(CRIDA)
Rural Tech Park (NIRD)
Hyderabad
Pedigree Mars Foods
Hyderabad
Apparel Park - Gundla Pochampally
15-Jan
Saturday
Hyderabad
Pochampally Handloom Park
Hyderabad
Pochampally Handloom Park
Hyderabad
Pochampally Handloom Park/ Creamline Dairy
Hyderabad
Pochampally Handloom Park
16-Jan
Sunday
Hyderabad
Shilparamam, and Talk by Mr. Vijay Mahajan
Hyderabad
Shilparamam, and Talk by Mr. Vijay Mahajan
Hyderabad
Shilparamam, and Talk by Mr. Vijay Mahajan
Hyderabad
Shilparamam, and Talk by Mr. Vijay Mahajan
17-Jan
Monday
Hyderabad
Check Out at 3:00 PM
Hyderabad
Check Out at 3:00 PM
Hyderabad
Check Out at 3:00 PM
Hyderabad
Check Out at 3:00 PM
Departure from Cornell
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**** CHECK YOUR E-MAIL DURING THE HOLIDAYS FOR
ANNOUNCEMENTS ****
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Departure from Cornell University by charter bus
8:30am in Rice Hall. The bus will depart promptly by 8:45am.
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For those meeting at the airport, arrive at least 2.5 hrs before flight
departure, meet the rest of the group at the Jet airways departure gate.
Check List the Night before the Trip …
• Register for Wordpress http://2011iard6020.wordpress.com
Register your trip with US Embassy through:
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/
Enroll & printout SOS card from:
www.international.cornell.edu/topic/travel/travel_sos.asp
• Passport, copy of e-ticket
• 2 types of identification (drivers license, CU id, or other
official identification)
• Medication you may need during the entire trip
• International students: bring documents or green card that
you may need to get back into the USA.
• Money (no borrowing from faculty and staff)
• Contact information to reach home or friends.
• Pack food to eat on the bus.
• Print out of the handbook, if you wish
FSAD group flight details
Other Groups flight details
Arrival at JFK on Jan 18, 2011
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Arrival at JFK, Jan. 18, 12:40pm,
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After exiting customs, those taking the charter bus to Ithaca,
proceed to the waiting area inside the airport until the charter bus
arrives.
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Angela Smith will call the bus driver and will inform the group when
to exit the airport and board the bus.
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We anticipate you will arrive in Ithaca by 7:30pm.
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Make arrangements for someone to pick you up at Rice Hall.
Points of Contact during the
Holidays & Jan. 3rd
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If you signed up for the bus, changed your mind, and
decided to meet the group at JFK, call us at least 2 days
ahead of time.
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Call in this order:
Miguelina Tabar, 607-793-3336 cell
Angela Smith, 607-351-1168
K. V. Raman, 607-327-3336
Charlotte Coffman, 607-351-9722
Accommodations
All student accommodations are shared between Indian and domestic
students (Indian students will arrive first, they may be sleeping when
you arrive at the hotel)
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When filling out your arrival card the purpose of travel is TOURISM
Address in India for arrival card is:
Vivanta by Taj Connemara (all groups, except FSAD)
Binny Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 002
Tel: + 91 (44) 6600 0000
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Hotel Airport International (FSAD group only)
Near Domestic Airport, Nehru Road, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai-400 099
Tel: + 91 (22) 26182222
Other hotels where you will stay (by theme group) are listed in the
handbook
Emergency Contacts
In India
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Dr. K. V. Raman at 607-327-3336, or India cell phone
011-91-99-08328374, kvr1@cornell.edu
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Mr. Vijayraghavan at 011-91-98665-22111,
vijay@sathguru.com
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More contacts are in the handbook, you may want to
print out the information and give it to your family
Airport Security
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Have ticket and passport on hand
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Get check-in luggage scanned
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Carry-on baggage is also scanned
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Liquids and gels are restricted to 3-ounce containers, all of
which must fit in a clear quart-size resealable plastic bag
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Everyone is requested to follow this procedure and
cooperate with the security personnel in order to avoid any
delay prior to departure.
Carry-on Luggage
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http://www.jetairways.com/EN/US/Bagga
ge/CabinBaggage.aspx
Dimensions 45 inches
Weight 15 lbs
A woman is allowed to carry a purse. A laptop is
also allowable.
Checked Baggage
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http://www.jetairways.com/EN/US/Baggage/CheckedBaggage.a
spx
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Jet Airways will not accept any single piece of baggage
weighing more than 70lbs
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Any baggage over that will be charged as excess baggage.
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For travel To/from the U.S.A., the following regulations apply:
Passengers in all classes of service are allowed two pieces of
baggage. Dimension 62 inches, weight of each piece 70 lbs.
What to pack
On your carry-on have a fresh set of clothes in case your baggage is lost
Clothing – Temperatures will be in the 70s so bring wrinkle free, cool, loose clothing that is easy
to hand wash and dry.
A lightweight jacket or sweater, it’s better to layer on the clothes if needed for cool days than to
bring anything bulky and heavy.Hat, cap to protect you from the sun.
There will be at least one formal dinner so bring something a little dressier to change into (suit
and tie is not necessary but nice dress shirts, slacks, skirt or dress).
Women wear long pants, long skirts, long dresses – no shorts, torn clothing, or low cut blouses
or revealing clothing.
Gentlemen wear long pants, shirts – no shorts, torn clothing, or t-shirts with slogans.
Shoes – It is preferable that you not wear open toe shoes; sidewalks may be uneven or nonexistent
and it is easy for an infection to enter your body via small cuts on the feet.
Medication – If you are taking prescribed medicine be sure to bring your prescription to last you
for the entire trip (in your carryon bag)
Sundry items may include mosquito repellent, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb,
hand sanitizer, contact lens supplies, hair gel, deodorant, band-aids, napkins, anti-diarrhea pills,
wipes, sunscreen lotion, and moist hand towels.
Sunglasses and prescription glasses or contact lenses (if you use them).
Small notebook for notes, and journaling
Make copy of relevant information from course agenda/syllabus & this booklet
Camera and film, if desired
Cultural Tips- India
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Indian food is traditionally eaten with the fingers of the right hand, so be prepared to eat with
your fingers if necessary. Keep your fingernails short and clean for this reason.
Greet people with a “Namaste” (hands pressed together at chest level as if in prayer). You will be
appreciated for using this Indian style of greeting.
You may be expected to remove your footwear when visiting most Indian homes, temples,
dargahs, memorials or tombs.
Before taking a taxi/autorickshaw, know exactly where you want to go, and always agree on the
price first.
Always keep someone informed of where you are going and approximately how long you will be
gone. Always travel in groups of three or more for safety.
If you are fair complexioned, blonde or red-haired - and especially if you are a woman - chances
are that you will be stared at continuously, especially in the smaller towns. Don't be offended;
people mean no harm, they are just curious. Avoid crowds, especially if you are a woman.
Beggars – Do not let them hassle you and do not encourage them.
Keep extra photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport. This will be required for Indian
permits.
When asking for directions, ask shopkeepers, not pedestrians. Crosscheck with at least two
people.
Taxi and auto-rickshaw fares keep changing, and therefore do not always conform to readings on
meters. Insist on seeing the latest rate card (available from the driver) and pay accordingly. Insist
on the taxi/auto meter being flagged down in your presence.
Money, Money, Money
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For personal purchases $200-300
Bring cash, but be alert, don’t put all your eggs in one
basket
ATM may not be accessible
Indian Rupee is about 45 per 1 USD
Take the time to learn, laugh, have fun
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Please take the time to be informed about who is
in your theme group and who is in the course. A
list is currently being developed for everyone’s
use and will be posted in Wordpress.
Also review the facts, Indian states, culture, and
history of India before you travel. The
information is in the handbook.