The meeting was organized by the ICAR at IARI New Delhi during September 27-29-1989. It was inaugurated by Dr. O.P Gautam, Ex-Director General, ICAR. Delegates from India, Pakistan, Srilanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh attended the meeting. India was represented by Dr. A. Alam, Asstt. Director-General Engg.) ICAR and Dr. S.M. llyas Head, Division of Agrl. Engg. IARl, New Delhi. Besides Drs Alam and Ilyas, the other invitees from leading institutions of the country engaged in the research on post-harvest technology also participated.