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AgroPolicy, Sustainability, Trade

Shobha Karandlaje interacts with the Brazilian delegation led by Carlos Favaro

Shobha Karandlaje Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare interacted with the Brazilian delegation led by Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply Carlos Favaro. At the outset, Shobha Karandlaje extended a warm welcome to Carlos Favaro.

MoS Shobha Karandlaje showed gratitude for supporting the Indian Presidency during the G20 Agriculture Working Group Meetings and expressed regret for the Minister’s absence and inability to attend the G20 Agriculture Minister’s Meeting at Hyderabad. She expressed happiness that the visit would further strengthen India-Brazil’s rapidly growing cooperation in the agriculture sector. She said that both countries have a flourishing bilateral agriculture trade, and further cooperation can be strengthened in food processing, agro-industry, and agricultural research and development.

Shobha Karandlaje further said that the demand for avocados is growing in India, which provides an opportunity for India to import avocados from Brazil. She assured that India will extend its full support to Brazil for a successful G20 Presidency. She also expressed happiness that Brazil is establishing a task force, the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, which aligns with the India Presidency’s Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition align with this task force.

Carlos Favaro emphasised that Brazil and India face similar challenges in the agricultural sector, and hence, both countries can find standard solutions to mitigate these challenges. The fight against hunger is a paramount focus for Brazil, and they expressed a desire to collaborate with India through technology transfer, knowledge sharing and cooperative efforts with India to fight hunger.

Brazil anticipates receiving India’s specific interests and demands, which can be addressed at the institutional level by both countries. The promotion of bilateral trade was highlighted by Brazil’s willingness to open its market to various agricultural products and expedite Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) related negotiations to facilitate trade.Brazil’s delegation extended an official invitation to India for the forthcoming 2024 G20 presidency.

Shobha Karandlaje interacts with the Brazilian delegation

Company News, India

The company also ranked amongst the 100 Best Companies for Women twice in a row

Thermo Fisher Scientific in India has once again been recognised with two prestigious awards, strengthening its position as a leading workplace in the country. The company has been certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute for the fifth consecutive year and ranked among the 100 Best Companies for Women in India for the second year in a row by Avtar and Seramount.

These recognitions demonstrate Thermo Fisher’s dedication to fostering a people-centric culture and implementing policies and practices that enable employees to build rewarding careers while delivering excellence to customers.

“As a purpose-driven organisation, we have an important role to play in supporting our customers, colleagues and communities. I am immensely proud that we continue to remain deeply rooted in our culture defined by our values while delivering on our commitments,” said Amit Chopra, Managing Director, India and South Asia, Thermo Fisher Scientific. “We take pride in nurturing a workplace that recognizes our colleagues as our greatest assets and championing a culture where unique perspectives are respected.”

Great Place To Work is a renowned global authority on workplace culture that partners with more than 1,400 organisations annually across 22 industries in the country to help them build High-Trust, High-Performance Cultures designed to deliver sustained business results.

As a part of the comprehensive assessment process, Great Place To Work evaluated Thermo Fisher on various factors that included credibility, fairness, respect and camaraderie, among others, to measure employee satisfaction.

Further, Thermo Fisher’s inclusion in the top 100 Best Companies for Women India list, out of more than 350 companies across various industries, reinforces the company’s commitment to upholding equal opportunities and diversity.

The study slated as India’s most comprehensive gender analytics exercise was conducted by Avtar, India’s premier Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion solutions firm along with Seramount, a strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to supporting high-performing, inclusive workplaces.

The company also ranked amongst the 100

Agrotech, Dairy, Live Stock, World

Forever Feed Technologies has selected JR Automation, a global leader in advanced automated manufacturing, to build climate-positive indoor feed mills designed by FFT that will dramatically save water and reduce carbon emissions

Forever Feed Technologies (FFT) and JR Automation (JRA) have announced a definitive agreement to design and build on-farm controlled environment feed mills for large-scale dairy and beef cattle producers. With this partnership, FFT and JRA will design and deliver custom automated systems that maximise the productivity and effectiveness of Forever Feed’s water and carbon emission reduction technology, improving both farm operations and meeting a growing demand for sustainably produced high-quality animal feed.

Forever Feed Technology selected JR Automation based on their problem-solving, partnership-focused approach and advanced automation expertise, spanning multiple industries, and supported by over 2,000 highly skilled employees with manufacturing facilities worldwide.

“Speaking as both a dairy producer and co-founder of Forever Feed, partnering with JR Automation gives me the confidence that the Forever Feed Mill solution will be able to produce an uninterrupted daily supply of fresh nutritious feed for our animals, and will be robust enough to economically scale on our farm, and many others like us, who each feed thousands of dairy and beef cattle,” said Jack de Jong, Chairman of Forever Feed Technologies.

With this partnership, JR Automation provides Forever Feed Technology with a unique single-source solution for the complete integration of FFT technology and data information, providing greater speed, flexibility, and efficiencies; giving agricultural leaders around the world a solid and profitable path to reducing water use and greenhouse emissions.

“We have built a strong relationship with Forever Feed and look forward to delivering an integrated solution that advances the productivity and sustainability of the dairy and beef cattle sector through the FFT Feed Mill,” said Dave DeGraaf, CEO of JR Automation.

Forever Feed Technologies has selected JR Automation,

Agrotech, Company News, World

NanoCote Core is the first product engineered to complement existing fertilisers, elevating the performance of the granular fertiliser industry to new heights

Nano-Yield proudly unveils the NanoCote brand, a groundbreaking nanotechnology-based granular fertiliser coating. NanoCote Core is the first product engineered to complement existing fertilisers, elevating the performance of the granular fertiliser industry to new heights. 

Mark Slavens Nano-Yield President and COO highlighted the ease of use and benefits of this technology, saying, “Our team is proud to have engineered this technology in a way that is seamless for blending operations. You can spray it on any type of dry granular fertiliser. It dries very quickly without heat or any other specialised equipment.” Director of Research & Development, Garrett Olsen, explains that the nanoparticles serve as a delivery mechanism, with a primary focus on increasing nutrient uptake by plants. “Our goal was to create a user-friendly formulation that maximises plant nutrition. Every component in NanoCote products serves a purpose and drives the entire formulation.”

NanoCote Core brings substantial benefits to farmers and blenders, along with positive impacts on soils and the environment. Brooke Rosqvist, NanoCote Brand Manager, emphasised these outcomes, stating, “NanoCote Core reduces dust, cleans machinery, and minimises wear and tear on equipment, benefiting both farmers and blenders. Moreover, it boasts impressive sustainability credentials by being biodegradable, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly granular applications. This will especially be appealing to those interested in regenerative ag practices.” 

NanoCote Core is the first product engineered

Agrotech, India, Industry Reports / Analysis, Seeds

According to TechSci Research, the Indian seed market is valued at $3,914.36 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.41 per cent by 2029. The seed industry has recently gained the attention of investors and Indian investors are eager to see Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) from the seed industry. The government has authorised FDI in agricultural fields such as development and production of seeds and planting material.  Apart from this, many private entities are getting attracted towards seed companies and are investing in them.  The latest example is Summit Partners, a private equity group, that has bought a minority investment in two of India’s leading seed companies, Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd. and Krishi Dhan Seeds. Crystal Crop Protection Limited recently made a smart purchase from Kohinoor Seeds by acquiring the Sadanand Cotton Seeds company. Leading seed companies are also incorporating cutting-edge digital technologies to mitigate the effects of pests, climate, and other external variables on farming, propelling the market to expand.  Data science, AI tools, cutting-edge phenomic analysis, and genomic sequencing are being leveraged to enhance production. However, there are certain challenges that are hampering the growth of this sector. For instance, marginal investment in R&D, short shelf life, unpredictability of demand, lack of effective monitoring mechanism, among others, are becoming a dampener in this growing sector. Let’s take a closer look at the Indian seed sector and gauge the projections for the future.

Over the decades, farmers across India have evolved a complex formal, informal, and integrated seed system that began with the age-old practice of saving seeds from preceding harvests. The diversity of formal seed systems has matured and the Indian seed industry has undergone significant transformation in the past 30 years.

Indicative of India’s evolving needs and market dynamics, the government’s initiatives  have also helped evolve and grow the seed platform. New and enhanced seed varieties  were primarily supplied  by public research bodies such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and international institutes such as the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

Commenting on these vibrant developments in the seed sector, Rajendra Barwale, Chairman, Mahyco Pvt Ltd. stated, “Indian agriculture will continue to progress well to not only meet the growing food and nutrition requirements of the country, but also to become a significant player in the global agri produce market. Implementation of scientific and technological innovations will help overcome various challenges of the Indian agriculture sector.  Given that seed is the critical and determining input in the agriculture value chain, the seed industry will be a key contributor to this growth story by delivering the right technologies to our farmers.”

 “A vibrant seed sector is pivotal to growth of agriculture, and it has played a vital role in improving crop productivity in every part of the world over the years. For example, the green revolution in India which made us food surplus from ‘ship to mouth’ in the early years of independence, was rooted in the improved varieties that we bred using genetics of wheat and rice brought in from Mexico and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Manila respectively. We can give a number of examples of such transformations through the science of plant breeding, globally and in India. However, presently, the size of the seed sector, vis à vis its potential, is relatively very small compared to other agriculturally developed countries, offering us a large opportunity for future growth. Given that growth of the seed sector would have a multiplier effect on the progress of the agriculture sector, support of the Government of India for growing the seed sector would benefit all stakeholders of Indian agriculture, and most importantly our farmers”, added Barwale.

Tech catalyst

Since the late 1980s, several governmental policies have provided a significant boost to India’s seed sector, which had its roots in the 1960s with the founding of the National Seeds Corporation. The industry was bolstered and Indian farmers were able to increase their output after the introduction of the Protection of Plant Varieties & Farmers Rights Act, 2001 and the release of Bt cotton hybrids for commercial cultivation in 2002. India’s seed market has grown to an expected $4–6 billion by 2023 (ISC, 2023; IMARC, 2023) and has significant unrealised potential as the seed hub for G20 countries.

G V Bhaskar Rao, Chairman & MD, Kaveri Seeds stated, “Seeds are becoming more regulated to accomplish a wide range of policy goals because of their significance, not just for farmers, but for society at large. Developing laws and regulations that support both formal and farmer-based seed systems while minimising negative impacts on breeding, selection, and seed output in either system is a challenge for policymakers”.

Improvements in seed technology have allowed for a greater variety of high-quality seeds to be produced, which perform better in a wider variety of environments. Applying seed technologies will guarantee good performance even under less favourable, unpredictable, and severe settings, while molecular technologies, speed breeding, and gene-editing tools speed up and improve the development of new crop varieties. Therefore, modern seed technology must integrate genetic improvement with applied technologies to deliver high-quality seeds of improved varieties with increased yields, lower input costs, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.

To read more click on: https://agrospectrumindia.com/e-magazine

According to TechSci Research, the Indian seed

AgroPolicy, Horticulture, Sustainability

The Dutch partnership of leading horticultural companies, ‘NLHortiRoad2India,’ is embarking on its third journey to India

Dutch greenhouse experts see numerous opportunities to improve local food systems in India. Recently, it became clear that Indian vegetables and fruits contain alarmingly high levels of pesticides and chemicals, due to outdated agricultural practices. The Netherlands, known for its expertise in food safety solutions, holds the key to producing healthy food in India. This week, the Dutch partnership of leading horticultural companies, ‘NLHortiRoad2India,’ is embarking on its third journey to India. During World Food India, the Dutch delegation eagerly looks forward to connecting with Indian retailers, growers, and investors interested in investing in a healthier, more sustainable, high-quality, and profitable food system.

The trade mission to India begins with participation in World Food India, taking place from Friday, November 3rd, to Sunday, November 5th, at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. At this promising event, the Dutch horticulture sector will showcase its solutions for profitable food systems inside a captivating demo greenhouse. This greenhouse is not just an exhibit; it’s designed to provide visitors with a firsthand experience of the advantages of high-tech horticulture. Visitors will have the opportunity to walk through the high-tech greenhouse, observe the cutting-edge technology up close, and truly immerse themselves in the innovative world of Dutch horticulture

The cluster is also represented at The Netherlands Pavilion on the exhibition, where they are keen to engage in discussions with pioneers, early adopters, influencers, and potential partners regarding the implementation of innovative technologies to meet the growing market demand for high-quality fresh food.

Desh Ramnath, Director of Dutch Greenhouse Delta and Coordinator of NLHortiRoad2India, explains, “The Netherlands collaborates with countries around the world to improve local food systems. Combining India’s local expertise with our global knowledge and expertise, we can assist India in achieving greater self-sufficiency in food production. Profitably upscaling Indian horticulture with high-tech solutions is the primary focus of our consortium, NLHortiRoad2India, in collaboration with the Indian industry.”

The Dutch partnership of leading horticultural companies,

Agrotech, India, Opinions, Seeds

By Raghavan Sampathkumar, Executive Director, Federation of Seed Industry of India

Seed is the first and the best hope a farmer has and it is the foundation of “Socio-Economic Empowerment and Development”.  Over the last decade, the Indian seed industry has expanded both in size and performance, involving both private and public sector entities. In 2022, the Indian seed market was valued at $6.3 billion, projected to reach $12.7 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 12.43 per cent. Thanks to several foresighted and proactive initiatives by the Government of India, the country has witnessed an increased seed replacement rate, for example, in rice, rising from 40 per cent in 2011 to 64 per cent in 2017. The seed industry’s foundation was established in the 1960s and subsequent policies in the late 1980s, including the New Seed Development Policy (1988-1989), transformed the industry and provided Indian farmers access to superior seed and planting materials.

The Indian seed industry is at the forefront of innovation, focusing on areas such as pest and disease-resistant seeds, drought and heat-tolerant varieties, and more nutritious options to address the challenges of climate change and enhance nutritional value. Precision breeding techniques, along with data-driven approach and biotechnology innovations to develop new seed varieties that are resistant to pests, diseases, drought, and heat etc., are gaining ground. More advanced seed technologies have bolstered agricultural productivity as climate change, with its unpredictable weather patterns and increased pest resistance, presents a significant hurdle. Regulatory hurdles, such as the classification of genome-edited crops, hesitancy in acknowledging the important role and contribution of genetically modified (GM) crops and their utility remain big challenges for the growth of the Indian seed sector.

Key drivers of growth include a growing demand for high-quality seeds as farmers are becoming increasingly cognizant of the importance of using high-quality seeds; government support; adoption of digital technologies and increased investment from private and foreign entities. For the sustainable growth and development of the Indian seed industry, several policy and regulatory measures should be prioritised:

Policy & Regulatory Environment: Reforms are essential to establish a stable, predictable, transparent, and science-based policy and regulatory framework.

National Accreditation for R&D-based Companies: A system of accreditation for national-level seed research companies should be established, recognising their extensive efforts in research, data analytics, and quality control.

Investment in R&D: Encouragement of both public and private investment in seed research and development is crucial, with incentives and grants to foster the development of high-yielding, climate-resilient, and nutritionally rich seed varieties.

Restoration of Tax Deduction: To encourage increased R&D investment in the seed industry, the restoration of a 200 per cent income tax deduction for R&D expenditure is recommended.

Developing Climate-Resilient Seed Varieties: Incentivise the development and adoption of climate-resilient seed varieties to address the challenges posed by climate change, such as drought-tolerant, flood-resistant, and heat-tolerant seeds.

Regulatory Testing of New Technology Products: Implement a smooth and predictable process for field testing of new technology seeds.

Encourage Seed Export and International Collaboration: Develop a comprehensive “National Seed Production & Trade Policy” to facilitate seed exports and engage international seed research institutions for knowledge and technology sharing. Work towards making India a global hub for seed production and exports, aiming to capture at least 10 per cent of the global seed trade market.

To read more click on: https://agrospectrumindia.com/e-magazine

By Raghavan Sampathkumar, Executive Director, Federation of

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, India, Opinions, Pulses, Trade, Vegetables

By Abhay Dandwate, Chief Risk Officer – National Bulk Handling Corporation Pvt. Ltd.

India, one of the biggest producers of wheat and wheat flour, prohibited wheat exports last year due to a rapid and unexpected decline in output caused by a sharp increase in temperatures during the Rabi season. This move occurred despite a surge in export demand for Indian wheat, driven by already tight global supplies resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

This was not the isolated incidence of India imposing export restrictions as an effort to tame galloping domestic prices. In the middle of May last year, India imposed a ban on wheat exports. Subsequently, in July, restrictions on wheat flour exports were introduced, mandating traders to obtain permission before shipping wheat flour.

Spoilsport El Niño

As of July this year, in the wake of rising food prices, high inflation and fear of rice shortage due to  El Niño disruptions as the country heads into a festive season Indian government decided to ban the export of non-basmati white rice too in order to ensure adequate domestic availability at reasonable prices. Also, Indian parboiled rice exports were levied with a 20 per cent tariff, and the minimum export price (MEP) for Basmati rice was mandated at $1,200 per tonnes, aimed at preventing non-basmati rice from being exported under the classification of basmati rice. This action was in addition to the ban imposed on the export of broken rice, declared in September last year, which remains effective even to date. 

Nevertheless, in response to the protest expressed by the exporter’s lobby, pointing out that over 50 per cent of basmati rice is exported for less than $1,000 per tonnes, basmati rice exports may get a deep dent, the government has provided substantial relief by assuring to recommend a lower minimum export price (MEP) of $850 per metric tonnes.

One of the main reasons for this action was the expectation of below normal monsoon rains this year.

Global Impact

Owing to the preempted ill effects of the monsoon India, the world’s largest rice exporter, limited rice shipments, imposed a high minimum export price (MEP) on Basmati rice, imposed a 40 percent duty on onion exports, permitted duty-free imports of pulses, and may potentially ban sugar exports going forward. The government might continue with ongoing curbs on exports of rice varieties and wheat for a prolonged period.

Although India’s decision to ban rice exports was based purely on domestic fundamentals, not surprisingly it had a detrimental impact on countries heavily reliant on imports. Prima facie, there seems to be no problem with this approach as every country has its domestic compulsion to ensure supply for its own fellow country persons at an affordable price to contain the food inflation first.

To read more click on: https://agrospectrumindia.com/e-magazine

By Abhay Dandwate, Chief Risk Officer -

Agrotech, Animal Health, Opinions, Poultry

 By Dr Manjula D Ghoora, Consultant, Sathguru Management Consultants

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a severe global health concern. It has created a scenario where infections and diseases in humans, animals, and plants become difficult to treat due to the development of bacterial and viral resistance to the drugs specifically designed to kill them. In 2019 alone, a staggering 1.27 million people died due to antibiotic-drug-resistant bacteria, contributing to considerable suffering and losses to animals. Furthermore, the presence of antibiotics in soil and waterways has led to the emergence of resistant bacterial strains in the environment, which adversely affects both animals and humans who interact with these ecosystems. This phenomenon transcends origins and affects all species: humans, animals, and plants alike.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), previously referred to as Office International des Epizooties (OIE) has estimated the consumption of approximately 77,086 tonnes of antimicrobials in animals in 2019. Remarkably, nearly half of these antimicrobials are categorised as tetracyclines, establishing them as the most extensively employed agents in the global animal health sector. Following closely is the usage of penicillin. Importantly, both tetracyclines and penicillin fall within the Veterinary Critically Important Antimicrobial (VCIA) class, as designated by WOAH.

In response to the escalating crisis, the Member States of both the World Health Organisation (WHO) and WOAH/OIE have initiated a series of measures aimed at curbing AMR. Their collective efforts are geared towards ensuring the judicious application of antimicrobials.

To read more click on: https://agrospectrumindia.com/e-magazine

 By Dr Manjula D Ghoora, Consultant, Sathguru

Agrotech, India, Interaction, Seeds

Sameer Manohar Sawant, President, Namdhari Seeds shares his views on the status of the seed industry in India. Edited excerpts:

Namdhari Seeds, founded in 1985, is a prominent player in the global vegetable and flower seed industry. Initially, the company focused on contract seed production for exports but later ventured into breeding programs to develop hybrid crops tailored for the Indian market. Their hybrid seeds have propelled them to a leadership position in India’s vegetable seed sector. With 500 commercialised hybrids across 2,00,000 hectares of open fields, greenhouses, and net houses catered by a network of 1500+ distributors, globally, today, the company has become an established name in the contract production market. All this is credited to its expertise and world-class IP protection stemming from over three decades of business built on trust and strong ethical practices. With a strong brand heritage, substantial investments in R&D, an extensive distribution network, and a diverse product portfolio, Namdhari Seeds is the preferred partner for numerous global seed players. Sameer Manohar Sawant, President, Namdhari Seeds shares his views on the status of the seed industry in India. Edited excerpts:

How is Namdhari Seeds contributing to the growth of the seed industry?

Namdhari Seeds is at the forefront of contributing to the growth of the seed industry in India. We are committed to advancing the sector through our comprehensive approach in research, production, and marketing of vegetable seeds.

Our research efforts are focused on developing high-yielding, disease-resistant, and climate-adaptive Vegetable seed varieties. By continuously innovating and introducing new cultivars, we aim to address the evolving needs of farmers and changing environmental conditions. We uphold stringent quality control measures in seed production to ensure that our seeds meet the highest standards. Our state-of-the-art production facilities employ the latest technologies to produce seeds that are reliable and superior in performance.

We actively engage with farmers to provide them with the knowledge and training required for successful cultivation. Our expertise and guidance help them optimise their crop production and ensure a profitable harvest. Through our robust marketing strategies, we enable farmers to access broader markets, increasing their income and opportunities. We connect them with the right channels, ensuring that their produce reaches consumers effectively.

Recently the company inaugurated a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility, dedicated to enhancing its existing Plant Pathology and Seed Health operations and NABL Accreditation. How will you leverage the seed industry in terms of adhering to international standards and incorporating the latest technological advancements?

The state-of-the-art greenhouse and NABL accreditation are critical steps in our journey to adhere to international standards and embrace technological advancements. They empower us to provide seeds of the highest quality, aligned with global expectations. We are excited to contribute to the growth and advancement of the seed industry, both nationally and on the international stage.

The new greenhouse facility is dedicated to enhancing our plant pathology and seed health operations. By providing a controlled and isolated environment, it enables us to conduct precise and thorough research on disease resistance and overall seed health.

This facility accelerates our research and development efforts. It allows us to test a wider range of seed varieties, closely monitor plant responses to diseases, and swiftly identify and develop resistant strains. This, in turn, expedites the introduction of disease-resistant and high-yielding seed varieties to the market.

The greenhouse facility is designed to meet international standards for research and seed production. It ensures that our seeds are not only high-performing but also compliant with global quality benchmarks. This is essential for export and to meet the needs of farmers who demand seeds of international quality.  

The Centre has recently launched SAATHI (Seed Traceability, Authentication and Holistic Inventory) Portal and Mobile App, a Centralised Online System for seed traceability. How will it help in mitigating the challenges in the seed industry?

The launch of SAATHI is a significant step towards addressing critical challenges in the seed industry. This centralised online system for seed traceability and authentication will provide several benefits. For instance, SAATHI will make the entire seed supply chain more transparent, allowing stakeholders to trace the origin and journey of seeds, from production to distribution. This transparency can help build trust among farmers, consumers, and regulatory authorities.

 By ensuring that seeds meet specified quality standards, SAATHI will help mitigate the issue of substandard or counterfeit seeds. It will empower farmers with confidence in the authenticity and quality of the seeds they purchase.

The system will support regulatory authorities in enforcing seed regulations more effectively. This can help curb the distribution of unauthorised or low-quality seeds. SAATHI will help in reducing fraud and malpractices in the seed sector. It can deter the distribution of counterfeit seeds and the mis-labelling of seed varieties.

The holistic inventory feature will assist in better managing seed stocks, reducing waste, and ensuring that the right seeds are available at the right time.

To read more click on: https://agrospectrumindia.com/e-magazine

Sameer Manohar Sawant, President, Namdhari Seeds shares

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains

Through this, Shree Anna-based food can be introduced to the plates of more and more people

Eat Right Summit 2023 was organised at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi under the aegis of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The theme of this summit was ‘Shri Anna’ in view of the ongoing International Year of Millets 2023. Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and Chairman, FSSAI and G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, Chief Executive Officer, FSSAI and many health and nutrition experts participated and expressed their valuable views in the day-long summit.

During his keynote address at the inaugural session of the summit, Sudhansh Pant, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Chairperson, FSSAI, said that there is a need to emphasise preventive health care in the country and for this, necessary changes in the diet should be made is most essential. Pant described Sri Anna as a good alternative. He advised that it would be a good initiative to have some shops offering Shree Anna-based dishes in the healthy and hygienic food streets which are being upgraded across the country by the MoHFW. Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, MoHFW and Chairperson, FSSAI, termed the growing awareness about Shri Anna in the country as the Shri Anna revolution and called upon everyone to make their contribution to this revolution.

Mentioning the MoU signed between the FSSAI and the Ministry of Defense, Pant said that just as healthy recipes have been prepared for the brave soldiers protecting the country, similarly, MoU may be signed with other ministries and Central Armed Police Forces. Through this, Shree Anna-based food can be introduced to the plates of more and more people. He said that people can be made aware of the health and nutritional benefits of Shree Anna through other means.

Through this, Shree Anna-based food can be