Conference on “Research & Development in Indian Agriculture: Issues & Challenges”
Harnessing the key issues and challenges relating to agriculture research and development confronting farmers in India? Including revitalizing extension services especially for rain-fed areas?
The speakers/panelists were:
- Y.K. Alagh, Chancellor, Central University of Gujarat
- Swapan Kumar Datta, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR
- R.B. Singh, President, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)
- Rajesh Krishnan, Co-convenor, Coalition for a GM-Free India
- Prabir Purkayastha, Chairman, Knowledge Commons & Founder-Member, Delhi Science Forum
- Peter Kenmore, FAO Representative in India
Moderator: Mr. Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Senior Journalist