8th Annual Food Systems Dialogues 2025
Convened by Bharat Krishak Samaj
Location: New Delhi
Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Overview
The 8th Annual Food Systems Dialogues 2025 will deliberate on India’s food systems at a critical juncture. Legacy models are under strain, while new frameworks are being introduced—often simultaneously—by governments striving for a seamless transition.
The one-day dialogue will examine the federal, economic, political, and social dimensions of food systems across diverse geographies and sectors, with a strong focus on farmer livelihoods, justice in food systems, nutrition security, and long-term sustainability.
Welcome & Tribute
Tribute to Late Dr. David Nabarro
Mr. T. Nandakumar, IAS (Retd.) – President, Bharat Krishak Samaj
Key Sessions & Speakers
Food Systems Approach in India & Justice in the Food Systems
Dr. Ramesh Chand – Member, NITI Aayog
Justice in the Food Systems – Farmer Livelihoods & Affordable Food
Dr. Rathin Roy – Distinguished Professor, Kautilya School of Public Policy
Way Forward for the Next Decade
Prof. S. Mahendra Dev – Chairperson, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, GoI
Impact of Monetary & Fiscal Policy on Farmer Livelihoods & Non-Farm Employment
Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran – Chief Economic Advisor, GoI
Subsidies, Free Trade & Regulation of Food Systems
Dr. Ashok Gulati – Distinguished Professor, ICRIER
A Welfare State – Chasm or the Bridge?
Mr. Surjit S. Bhalla – Former Executive Director, IMF for India
Dr. Reetika Khera – Professor, IIT Delhi
Production Systems for a Nutrition Secure India
Mr. Ramanjaneyulu G. V. – Centre for Sustainable Agriculture
Session Moderators
Mr. T. Nandakumar, IAS (Retd.)
President, Bharat Krishak Samaj
Mr. Ajay Vir Jakhar
Chairperson, Bharat Krishak Samaj