Kothari takes over as the third chairman of the association
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) announced the appointment of Bimal Kothari as the new Chairman with immediate effect while Jitu Bheda steps down as the current chairman. Bheda was appointed the Chairman of IPGA on 25th April 2018. Kothari takes over as the third chairman of the association after Pravin Dongre and Bheda. Kothari, one of the key founding members of the association, has been the Vice-Chairman of IPGA since 2011 when it was formed.
Kothari said, “At the helm of affairs, I will ensure that we deal with these changes in thoughtful and innovative ways to achieve larger goals which will benefit all stakeholders for years to come. I look forward to the continued guidance and support of all the committee members. A lot has been done and there is still a lot to do under IPGA. There are programmes to be conducted, issues to be addressed, and challenges to overcome.”