The seminar will involve FPOs and Agricultural Universities in India
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for India’s pulses trade and industry will be hosting the 3rd National Pulses Seminar on February 10 & 11, 2021 to coincide with the 5th World Pulses Day which will be celebrated on Feb. 10th.
IPGA, owing to the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic, will be conducting the entire seminar virtually and inviting domestic and international trade stakeholders of the pulses industry to participate in the 2-day seminar. Apart from the stakeholders from the trade value chain, IPGA is also inviting all Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Agricultural Universities in India to participate in the Seminar.
Jitu Bheda, Chairman – IPGA, speaking about the Seminar said, “IPGA has now become India’s leading think tank and knowledge hub on the pulses and grains industry. After the success of The Pulses Conclave and The IPGA Knowledge Series, we are now preparing to host the National Pulses Seminar in 2021. The Seminar will feature eminent speakers and domain experts who will discuss in-depth and explore topics of critical interest to the pulses sector in India and the world at large.”
The Seminar will have domain experts from health and nutrition, technology, trade, economics and public policy, scientific research, meteorology, industry etc. broadly covering the following topics:
- Health benefits of pulses and their contribution to public health and nutritional security.
- Agriculture sector reforms introduced in 2020 and their impact on domestic pulses production and industry.
- Overview of the entire crop year, especially the current rabi crop.
- Weather expectations for the forthcoming kharif season in 2021-22.
- Product panels featuring pigeon peas, urad, moong, masoor, desi and kabuli chana, peas and beans.
- Technological advances, research, and new opportunities in the pulses sector.
Pravin Dongre, Founder Director – IPGA, speaking about the seminar said, “We have taken a conscious decision to invite Farmer Producer Organizations and Agricultural Universities to participate in the Seminar. We believe that the panel discussions on individual pulses covering production and price outlooks in overseas origin will help Indian farmers get a better perspective of the global trade and also possible explore export opportunities apart from the prices they can expect from the domestic markets. We have also arranged for a live English to Hindi translation service to give the participants the option to listen in a language of their choice and convenience.”
