Abstract: This International event is another small endeavor in the direction to bring together the experienced intellectual on one hand, and the young inquisitive minds on the other hand, to develop new thoughts, new ideas and new strategies to combat the challenges of changing pattern of world demand.I extend a warm welcome to all the participants from across the world to this mega event and hope that two days scientific deliberations of this august congregation will go a long way in shaping the philosophy and action, and make a valuable contribution to the field of Research and Development.