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Feb 26, 2019
08:00 - 17:00
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The Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), Indian School of Business (ISB) Mohali will host the National Symposium on Agriculture on February 06, 2019 at Juniper Hall, Indian Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi, India.
This symposium will deliberate on the crisis facing India’s agrarian economy and discuss policy alternatives and use of technology to increase farmer’s wellbeing. It will also focus on the role agriculture can play in achieving social and economic outcomes beyond merely improving farmer’s livelihoods through panel discussions.
The symposium aims to build a community focussing on a holistic approach to agricultural development in India around:
- Short Term Policy Options to Address Farmers Distress
- Role of Technology and Markets in Agriculture
- Social Outcomes of agricultural policies
The symposium will be keynoted by Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India with a closing ceremony addressed by Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, President, Confederation of Indian Industries and Chairman, Advisory Council of Bharti Institute of Public Policy at ISB Mohali. The symposium will bring together eminent scientists, academicians, NGO representatives, and industry leaders.
Location
Location
Feb 26, 2019
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Feb 26, 2019
08:00 - 17:00
- Location
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Description
The Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), Indian School of Business (ISB) Mohali will host the National Symposium on Agriculture on February 06, 2019 at Juniper Hall, Indian Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi, India.
This symposium will deliberate on the crisis facing India’s agrarian economy and discuss policy alternatives and use of technology to increase farmer’s wellbeing. It will also focus on the role agriculture can play in achieving social and economic outcomes beyond merely improving farmer’s livelihoods through panel discussions.
The symposium aims to build a community focussing on a holistic approach to agricultural development in India around:
- Short Term Policy Options to Address Farmers Distress
- Role of Technology and Markets in Agriculture
- Social Outcomes of agricultural policies
The symposium will be keynoted by Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India with a closing ceremony addressed by Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, President, Confederation of Indian Industries and Chairman, Advisory Council of Bharti Institute of Public Policy at ISB Mohali. The symposium will bring together eminent scientists, academicians, NGO representatives, and industry leaders.
Schedule
9.00 am-9.30am |
Registration/ Tea and Snacks |
9.30am-9.45 am |
Welcome Address |
9.45am-10.30am |
Keynote Address |
10.30am-11.30 am |
Panel Discussion 1: Short-Term Measures to Address Framer Distress |
11.30 am-12.00 pm |
Tea Break |
12.00 pm-1.00 pm |
Panel Discussion 2: Role of Technology and Markets in Agriculture |
1.00 pm- 2.15 pm |
Lunch |
2.15 pm-3.15 pm |
Panel Discussion 3: Social Outcomes of agricultural policies |
3.15 pm-3.35 pm |
Valedictory Address: |
3.35 pm-3.45 pm |
Vote of Thanks |
Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor, GOI
Panel 1: Short Term Policy Options to Address Farmers Distress
Moderator: Mr. T Nanda Kumar (IAS, Rtd)
Panelists: Dr. Ashok Gulati, ICRIER
Mr. Harish Damodaran, Indian Express
Ms. Kalvakuntla Kavitha, MP (Telangana)
Mr. Ajai Veer Jakhar, Chairman, Punjab State Farmers Commission
Panel Discussion 2: Role of Technology and Markets in Agriculture
Moderator: Dr. Aruna Sharma, IAS (Retd.), Member, RBI Committee on Digital Payments
Panelists: Mr. Jatin Singh, CEO, Skymet Weather
Dr. Richa Kumar, IIT, Delhi
Dr. Suhas P. Wani, Ex-Director, ICRISAT
Dr. Sukhpal Singh, IIM, Ahmedabad
Panel Discussion 3: Social Outcomes
Moderator: P. Sainath, Founder Editor, People’s Archive of Rural India (to confirm)
Panelists: Ms. Anne-Sophie Poisot, FAO, UN
Dr. Pramod Joshi, IFPRI
Mr. Sanjiv Phansalkar, Tata Trust
Mr. Vijay Sardana, CDAC, SEBI
