New Delhi: India will host the CGIAR Science and Partnership Week at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi from the 12th to 17th of April next year. The event aims to bring together science, innovation and partnerships to address challenges related to food, land and water systems.
Addressing a curtain-raiser press conference in New Delhi today, Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, M. L. Jat, said the event would bring together scientists, researchers and partners from across the world to discuss agricultural innovations. He said the event would also explore how agricultural research and innovation could contribute to India’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Mr. Jat added that the event would provide a platform to showcase India’s capabilities in agricultural research and innovation to the world. An exhibition will also be organised during the event, which is expected to be attended by Ministers from 15 to 20 countries.
[AIR news]