Seminar Conference and Mela

• Nepal to Organize Convention on Resilient Food Systems on April 24-25

  South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth, a multi-stakeholder regional cooperation platform for food systems, will organise the Kathmandu Dialogue on food systems on April 24 and 25, the second in a series following the Dhaka Dialogue.…

• Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination to Begin on April 24

  As a prelude to World Malaria Day, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will host the Asia Pacific Leaders' Conclave on Malaria Elimination in New Delhi on April 24, 2023, in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA).…

• National Workshop on ‘Technological Interventions & Innovations in the Beekeeping Sector’ Held at Budni, MP

  Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare hosted a National Workshop on "Technological Interventions and Innovations in Beekeeping" in Budni, Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with the Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (CFMT&TI) on April 19.…

• Exquisite Handloom & Handicraft Exhibition from Tamil Nadu, Gujarat Showcased in Somnath and Dwarka

  The Ministry of Textiles has held a handloom and handicraft exhibition at Somnath and Dwarka, presenting the beautiful range of handloom and handicraft from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.…

• 100th G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists Marks Successful Conclusion in Varanasi

  The G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) on "Sustainable Agriculture and Food System for Healthy People and Planet" finished today in Varanasi. General (Dr.) V K Singh (Retd. ), Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways, officially opened the meeting…

• FICCI Organised the 9th Edition of India Maize Summit 2023 in New Delhi Today

  FICCI has been organizing the India Maize Summit since 2013, and the past eight editions have been successful. The event was attended by leading names from the agri industry, including Sunjay Vuppuluri, FASAR Segment, Yes Bank, Pravesh Sharma, Chairman FICCI Taskforce on FPOs and Director…

• Dr Mandaviya Highlights Key Health Initiatives at 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting

  Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, made the keynote address at the 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting.…

• Namami Gange: Govt Approves 8 Projects Worth Rs. 638 Crores for Ganga River Conservation

  The 48th meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was conducted today under the chairmanship of G. Asok Kumar, Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).…

• Punjab Agriculture University to Organize Conclave of NRI Farmers

  Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) is looking for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) farmers located in various countries who have achieved great success in agriculture in order to promote technical innovation in agriculture and turn it into a profitable venture.…

• G20 MACS Meeting Kicks Off Today in Varanasi, Running for Three Days

  The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is organizing the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) in Varanasi from the 17th to the 19th of April 2023.…

• Tefla to Organize 'FSAFE' on August 5: Strategizing a Resilient & Sustainable Agricultural System

  Tefla, a leading events and consulting firm, has announced the FSAFE event to be held on August 5. It aims to provide a platform for strategizing a resilient, restorative, economically viable, and climate-smart agricultural system.…

• MAHARISHI Initiative for Millets & Ancient Grains to Take Center Stage at G20 MACS Meeting in Varanasi

  The following is a message from Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), on the G20 MACS Meeting, which will be conducted on April 17-19 in Varanasi:…

• 7-Day SCO Millets Food Festival in Mumbai: International Chefs Showcase Millet Cuisines

  On April 13, Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik inaugurated a Millets Food Festival of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.…

• Agri Ministry Organizes Consultative Workshop on ‘Technological Intervention & Innovations in Beekeeping Sector’

  Under the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM), the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare held a Consultative Workshop on "Technological Intervention & Innovations in the Honey / Beekeeping Sector" in New Delhi yesterday.…

• Parshottam Rupala to Launch Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative Under National One Health Mission Tomorrow

  Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, will launch the "Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative (APPI)" as well as the World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health (AHSSOH) project tomorrow, April 14th, 2023, at India Habitat Center in New Delhi.…

• CII NR Agri-Tech 2023 Ignites the Next Agri & Food Revolution with a Focus on Harnessing Technology

  The 4th Edition of CII NR Agri-Tech kicked off today i.e., 13 April 2023 at India Habitat Centre Jacaranda Hall, New Delhi with the theme “Harnessing Agri Tech for driving next Agri & Food Revolution - Process, Impact & Potential.”…

• Ministry of Tourism to Host SCO Millets Food Festival from 13th-19th April 2023 in Mumbai

  The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, will organize the 4th and final SCO Millets Food Festival from the 13th to the 19th of April 2023 in Mumbai at Taj Mahal Palace.…

• ATL and KVK-ATMA Launch Event Held at NITI Aayog to Make Agriculture Sustainable

  The ATL and KVK-ATMA Collaboration launch event was held at NlTl Aayog today i.e., 13th April 2023 at NITI Aayog and saw the participation of several agriculture dignitaries.…

• Healing Herbs 2023: MSME's Vital Role in Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Production Discussed at Workshop

  AFC India Limited organized the first edition of "Healing Herbs 2023," an international workshop on the promotion of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.…

• India's Bold Move: G-20 Event in Leh to Send Powerful Message to China

  Indian government plans to host its next G-20 engagement group meeting in Leh this month, exactly three years after security services first noticed unusual numbers of People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops amassing along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.…

• EAM S. Jaishankar Launches ‘Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project’ in Uganda

  During his visit to Uganda's Kampala, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the 'Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project' of Varanasi on Monday.…

• Ayush Ministry Celebrates World Homoeopathy Day with Theme 'Homoeoparivar- Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family'

  On April 10, the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, under the Ministry of Ayush, hosted a one-day Scientific Convention to commemorate World Homoeopathy Day in New Delhi. The convention's theme was "Homoeoparivar - Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family."…

• UP CM Yogi Kickstarts National Climate Conclave 2023: Paving Way for a Sustainable Future

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugarated the two-day National Climate Conclave-2023 in Lucknow today. He emphasized the importance of environmental conservation, saying that while progress is vital today, we also have responsibilities to the environment and nature that cannot be overlooked.…

• Healing Herbs 2023: Int’l Workshop to Boost Investment in Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Sector

  AFC India Limited will be hosting the first edition of "Healing Herbs 2023," an international workshop on the promotion of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, with the goal of bringing together various stakeholders and developing a whitepaper to improve opportunities for investment and the establishment of…

• EU, South Asia Experts Meet in Delhi to Discuss Strategies to Combat Global Food & Climate Crisis

  The dialogue between the EU and five South Asian countries took place as part of an EU-funded workshop series supporting the EU's 'Farm to Fork' (F2F) Strategy, which is part of the wider 'Green Deal'.…

• Tomar Lauds PM Modi's Leadership for Giving India a New Identity

  Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Laghu Udyog Bharati's Startup Conclave-2023 in Gwalior on April 9.…

• China Seed Congress 2023 Brings Agricultural Experts to Sanya, Hainan

  As southern Hainan Province hosted an international seed industry event, the expansion of China's national seed-breeding base was highlighted. The 2023 China Seed Congress in Sanya City brought together academics and other industry specialists to debate critical concerns.…

• Exclusive 'Appe Midi' Fair at IIHR: 100 Varieties on Display for Horticulture Enthusiasts

  Appe midi is a traditional pickling species of mango grown in Karnataka's Malnad region, particularly in Sirsi, Sagara, Siddapur, Thirthahally, Kumata, Sakleshpur, Kodagu, and Chikkamagaluru.…

• World Health Day Celebration: Health Ministry Organises Walkathon Event in New Delhi

  On World Health Day, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (UHMFW) organized a walkathon in New Delhi. The event was led by Union Minister for Health, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, and State Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharti Pravin Pawar.…

• Mega Two-Day Pashu Pardarshani & Krishi Mela Kicks Off in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh

  Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, lauded the exhibition for being absolutely amazing and displaying the best of creative ideas and approaches to benefit our fish farmers, fishermen, and communities.…

• B20 Meet in Nagaland Puts Spotlight on Agriculture, Tourism and IT Sectors

  B20 Conference was held in Nagaland with the aim of opportunities for multilateral partnerships in agriculture and food processing, tourism and IT.…

• AGSA Invites Scholars to Share Insights at Grain Science Conference

  AGSA President Dr Sushil Dhital said the theme of the conference recognised both the diversity of northern Australia and the diversified role of grain crops in agriculture - 'Grain crops and sustainable food systems'.…

• Silkworm Rearing & Traditional Farming Can Increase Farmers’ Income by 2-2.5 Times, says Yogi Adityanath

  Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated a silk agriculture fair at the Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath auditorium on March 30.…

• Discussions at 2nd ADM to Move Towards Consensus for Global Agri Growth, says Union Minister

  The G20 Agriculture Working Group's second Agriculture Deputies Meeting (ADM) is studying climate-smart agriculture, food security, and nutrition. The summit will focus on producing a statement encompassing four main areas: food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture, inclusive agricultural value chains, and digitization for agricultural transformation.…

• Amit Shah Inaugurates Computerization of Uttarakhand’s Multipurpose PACS Today

  Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the computerization of Uttarakhand's Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Societies (MPACS), Joint Cooperative Farming, Jan Suvidha Kendras, and Janaushadhi Kendras in Haridwar today. Several dignitaries attended the event, including Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.…

• The 8th India Farm 2 Fork 2023 Kicks Off with Agri Titans in Attendance

  The India Farm 2 Fork 2023 - 8th International Conference Cum Exhibition on the “Food Security driven by Smart Agriculture and enhanced Sustainable Practices” based on the event International Year of Millets, 2023 started today and will go on tomorrow 31st March 2023 at the…

• UP CM Yogi to Inaugurate Silk Agriculture Fair in Gorakhpur

  Silk Agriculture Fair is being held to provide information on many elements of silk production as well as the government's incentive programmes.…

• 1st Meeting of G20-Chief Science Advisers Roundtable Organized at Ramnagar, Uttarakhand

  The First Meeting of the G20-Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (G20-CSAR) was held in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, and featured vigorous discussion on transboundary S&T problems of mutual concern.…

• 2nd ECSWG Meeting Concludes; G20 Member Countries Reaffirming Their commitment Towards Climate Crisis

  The Second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting completed on March 29 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat with shared perspectives and agreement on priority area outcomes.…

• Meet the Jury: ACF 2023 Awards to Recognize Innovation in Indian Agriculture by Eminent Jury Panel

  In recognition of the immense potential of the agriculture sector, the ACF Global Business Meet and Awards 2023 event is set to take place on April 25th, 2023, at The Ashok Hotel in New Delhi.…

• ICAR-RCER Organizes National Workshop on ‘Agricultural Water Management in Changing Climate’ in Patna

  On March 27, 2023, the ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region in Patna successfully hosted a one-day national workshop on "Agriculture Water Management in Changing Climate," attended by over 100 scientists and progressive farmers. The goal of this workshop was to brainstorm on the influence of…

• MoHUA to Organize 'Swachhotsav- International Day of Zero Waste: Rally for Garbage Free Cities' in New Delhi

  In keeping with the theme of the International Day of Zero Waste 2023, 'Achieving sustainable and environmentally sound practices of minimizing and managing waste,' the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is hosting Swachhotsav- International Day of Zero Waste: Rally for Garbage Free Cities in…

• BIMSTEC Meet: Member Countries Discuss Food Security, Transport & Tourism at Kolkata

  Among the initiatives offered by member states at a two-day BIMSTEC meeting in kolkata were bridging the gap between South and Southeast Asia through stronger transport links, planting climate-resilient crops like millet, and boosting people-to-people relationships through specialized tourist circuits.…

• 2nd G20 Environment & Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting to Begin in Gandhinagar Today

  The Second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting in Gandhinagar will bring together 130 representatives from G20 member countries, 11 invitee countries, and 14 international organizations.…

• UAS- Bengaluru to Host 3-Day International Conference at Agri College

  Beginning on March 27, the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru will organize a three-day international conference on 'Current Technology and Opportunities in Bio-Science' at the College of Agriculture in Karekere, near Hassan District in Karnataka.…

• Union Jal Shakti Minister Delivers Address at ‘Panel Discussion on Namami Gange’ at UN Water Conference

  Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, delivered the keynote address at a panel discussion on 'Namami Gange - an integrated and holistic approach towards conservation and rejuvenation of River Ganga and its ecosystem' organized by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) during the…

• Breaking Ground: Krishi Sanyantra Mela Unleashes Modern Farming Techniques on Day 2!

  The Krishi Sanyantra Mela commenced with two informative sessions. The first session focused on Better Agricultural Machinery & Equipment and was conducted by STIHL/SANY Industries. The second session was conducted by WOW Motors/Ware Energies KISAN. Moreover, over 50 farmers were felicitated during the event for…

• Parshottam Rupala Attends Krishi Sanyantra Mela & Review Meeting Programme in Odisha

  Parshottam Rupala, Union Cabinet Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Government of India, visited Odisha to participate in the Krishi Sanyantra Mela 2023 and to attend a review meeting programme with the goal of strengthening the fisheries sector development.…

• Narendra Singh Tomar Delivers Keynote Address at Krishi Sanyantra Mela 2023

  Sanyantra Mela 2023 provides a unique opportunity to reach out to over 10000+ farmers from the State and other key stakeholders in the food and agriculture system in the country.…

• SUFex EXPO 2023 Successfully Concludes Day 2 at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi

  The second edition of SUFex, the Smart Urban Farming Expo, concluded in New Delhi on 25th March 2023. Here are the main highlights of the event.…