Launch & Discussion: BKS Archives

The BKS Archive is a collection of Bharat Krishak Samaj’s monthly publications, year books, memorials & photographs from 1956 to 1980 recording India’s agricultural policy discussions & conflicting narratives. By digitizing our extensive collection of publications & documents, we aim to provide researchers, policymakers, & the public with unparalleled access to the evolution of Indian agriculture over the past 75 years. Open access digital repository is a testament to our commitment to transparency and knowledge sharing.

Time Agenda
1:30 – 2:30 pm Lunch and registration
2:30 – 2:40 pm Welcome Address
Mr. T. Nandakumar I.A.S.(Retd)
President Bharat Krishak Samaj
Former Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India
2:40 – 3:00 pm Keynote Address
Dr. Sanjay Garg
Deputy Director of Archives, National Archives of India
3:00 – 3:20 pm Address by the Chief Guest
Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran
Chief Economic Advisor to the Govt. of India
3:20 – 3:30 pm Launch of the Digital Portal by the Chief Guest
BKS Archives: Explore Engage Chronicle – Screening the video on navigating the Portal
Coordination by Mr. Anand Maurya & Ms. Saba Shah, Researchers, BKS Archives project
3:30 – 4:15 pm Panel Discussion
Chair:Dr. Gopa Sabharwal
Associate Professor (Sociology), Lady Shri Ram College
Former Vice Chancellor, Nalanda University

Panelists:

  • Perspectives from an Agricultural Sociologist:
    Dr. Richa Kumar,
    Associate Professor (Social Anthropology), IIT Delhi
  • Perspectives from a Policy Analyst and Senior Journalist:
    Mr. Harish Damodaran,
    National Rural Affairs and Agriculture Editor, The Indian Express

Discussion

4:15 – 4:20 pm Concluding Remarks
Dr. Mini Kachumbron
Lead – BKS Archives project
4:20 pm High Tea
Information

Date: 28th August 2024
Venue: Kamladevi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi

Media Partner: Rural Voice