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| 26 February - 4 March |
Importance of post harvest technology |
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Need for Post harvest technology |
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Post harvest Shelf Life |
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Post Harvest Physiology |
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Preservation and Processing |
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Goals of post-harvest handling |
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Sub -disciplines of Post harvest technology |
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Functioning chain of PHT |
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Role of Post harvest technology |
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References |
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Frequently asked questions |
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| 5 March - 11 March |
Structure of Fruits,Vegetable and Flowers |
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Composition of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 12 March - 18 March |
Physiology of fruits and vegetables |
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Resipration |
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Classification of horticultural commodities according to their respiration rate |
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Factors responsible for the respiration |
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| 19 March - 25 March |
Effects of ethylene |
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Ethylene Biosynthesis |
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Bio-chemical changes during ripening |
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Color development in fruits and vegetables |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 26 March - 1 April |
Deterioration of horticultural produce |
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Factors responsible for deterioration |
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Environmental factors |
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Major post and pre harvest defects |
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FAQ's |
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| 2 April - 8 April |
Factors affecting the quality of horticultural produce |
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Pre-Harvest factors |
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| 9 April - 15 April |
Harvest factors |
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Post-Harvest factors |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 16 April - 22 April |
Maturity Indices in Horticultural Produce |
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Determination of maturity indices |
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Methods of Maturity Indices |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 23 April - 29 April |
Judging Maturity in Horticultural Produce |
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Computational methods |
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Physical methods |
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Chemical methods |
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Physiological maturity |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 30 April - 6 May |
Harvesting |
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Harvesting methods-Manual methods |
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Mechanical harvesting |
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Necessary care during Harvesting |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 7 May - 13 May |
Introduction |
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Handling the horticultural produce |
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Tips for handling of fruits and vegetables |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 14 May - 20 May |
Introduction |
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Post harvest treatments |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 21 May - 27 May |
Pre-cooling |
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Types of Pre-cooling |
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Precautions to increase pre cooling efficiency |
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FAQ's |
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| 28 May - 3 June |
Introduction |
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Cleaning |
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Washing |
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Dry cleaning Dressing and water spray |
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Sorting sizing and grading |
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FAQ's |
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| 4 June - 10 June |
Curing |
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Drying |
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Hot water treatments |
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Vapour heat treatment |
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Degreening |
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FAQ's |
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| 11 June - 17 June |
Introduction |
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Disinfestation |
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Methods of disinfestation |
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Post harvest diseases of fruits |
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Chemicals used to control spoilage |
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Post harvest pests |
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FAQ's |
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| 18 June - 24 June |
Introduction |
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Physiological basis for sprouting |
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Methods of sprout suppression |
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Mineral Application |
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Chemical used to extend the shelf life and quality |
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FAQ's |
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| 25 June - 1 July |
Wax Coating |
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Fruit coating |
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Fruits suitable for waxing |
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Types of Waxing |
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Commercial waxes |
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Methods of wax application |
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Concentration of wax |
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FAQ's |
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| 2 July - 8 July |
Astringency |
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Reducing astringency |
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Irradiation |
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Effects of Irradiation |
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FAQ's |
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| 9 July - 15 July |
Regulation of the Ripening |
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Artificial ripening |
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Typical banana ripening process |
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Controlled ripening |
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FAQ's |
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| 16 July - 22 July |
Pulsing |
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Tinting |
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Minimal processing |
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FAQ's |
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| 23 July - 29 July |
Storage |
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Principles of storage |
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Traditional storage |
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FAQ's |
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| 30 July - 5 August |
Improved storage methods |
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Low temperature storage (Refrigeration/cold storage) |
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Why cold storage is necessary? |
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Factors for effective cold storage |
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Refrigeration cycle |
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Components of Refrigeration system |
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Low temperature injuries |
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Effects of Cold storage |
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Optimum cold storage conditions |
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FAQ's |
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| 6 August - 12 August |
Cold stores |
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Comparative storage life |
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Controlled Atmosphere Storage |
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Modified Atmosphere storage |
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Difference between CA and MA storages |
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General recommendations |
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FAQ's |
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| 13 August - 19 August |
Packing |
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Benefits of packaging |
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Function of the packaging |
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Requirement for an ideal package |
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Prevention of mechanical damage |
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Cooling in the package |
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Ventilation in the package |
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FAQ's |
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| 20 August - 26 August |
Types of packing |
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Environment friendly packaging |
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Pre-packaging (consumer size packing) |
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Palletization |
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Cushioning materials |
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Wrapping |
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FAQ's |
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| 27 August - 2 September |
Natural materials |
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Natural and synthetic fibres |
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Wooden boxes |
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Wire-Bound Crates |
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Corrugated Fibreboard boxes |
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FAQ's |
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| 3 September - 9 September |
Plastic containers and paper trays |
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FAQ's |
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| 10 September - 16 September |
Modified atmosphere package |
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Methods of creating modified atmosphere conditions |
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Films available for MA Packaging |
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Insulation and dry ice technique |
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Individual seal /shrink packaging technique |
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Grape gaurd |
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FAQ's |
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| 17 September - 23 September |
Introduction |
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Categories of Physiological disorders |
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Causes of physiological disorders |
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Mineral deficiency disorders |
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Deficiency of Calcium |
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Deficiency of Boron |
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Deficiency of Potassium |
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Deficiency of Heavy metals-copper |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 24 September - 30 September |
Introduction |
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Chilling Injury |
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Low temperature – associated physiological disorders |
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Susceptibility to disorders |
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Susceptibility of harvested produce |
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Illustration of some physiological disorders |
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FAQ's |
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| 1 October - 7 October |
Disorders of vegetable crops - part 1 |
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Disorders of vegetable crops - part 2 |
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| 8 October - 14 October |
Introduction |
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Factors to be considered for reducing losses |
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Modes of transport- Road transport |
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Refrigerated road transport |
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Rail transport |
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Sea transportation |
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Air transportation |
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Causes of losses during non refrigerated transportation |
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FAQ's |
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| 15 October - 21 October |
Quality of fresh produce |
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Quality components |
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Quality systems |
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Quality Grading |
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References |
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FAQ's |
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| 22 October - 28 October |
Acknowledgement |
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