Uttar Pradesh, the most populous State and with an abundance of natural resources is primarily an agrarian economy. In recent years, the Central and State governments have undertaken several initiatives to stimulate state's economy and promote agricultural growth as well as food processing sector.
The State has emerged as 2nd largest economy and racing to become number one with $1 trillion by 2030. A synergy is needed among the policy planners and implementers, and civil society, industry and institutions to create a favourable situation. The State of UP can substantially gain from agriculture sector with appropriate policies, investment and partnerships.
Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture as the apex policy and trade facilitation body and development enterprise for food and agriculture sector in India, is organizing Uttar Pradesh State Agriculture conclave and Awards 2024 for discussing scope and opportunities for business and investments, trade, technologies and partnerships and policy initiatives needed to unlock the potential of the State in food and agriculture. ICFA shall be felicitating outstanding individuals, institutions and organizations, who have significantly contributed to the agriculture sector of the State and positively impacted rural economy.
By fostering collaboration and dialogue, this conclave aims to position Uttar Pradesh as a leader in agricultural development in India. The conclave will also result in formulating actionable plans for industries and entrepreneurs to commit to the development of UP agriculture and food processing sector. It is must for everyone associated with agriculture and food processing sector via business, research, academics, startups, farming, trade, development, policy making, implementation and any other medium across the globe to participate in this very important event.
ICFA will also host a high level power packed Round Table on the pre-eve of the conclave, joined by agri food industry CEOs, investors, heads of banks and institutions, and senior officials. The round table aims to bring together key stakeholders to discuss the critical aspects related to the growth of Agriculture Sector in U.P and charting a sustainable path forward.
Inaugural Session
TEA BREAK
Session 1: POLICY INITIATIVES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT IN AGRICULTURE & FOOD PROCESSING SECTORS
Session 2: AGRI BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN UTTAR PRADESH
LUNCH BREAK
Session 3: AGRI SUPPLY AND VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE
Presentation of "U.P STATE AGRICULTURE AWARDS 2024"
CONCLUDING TEA
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
04:30 PM Onwards
Agriculture in India has come a long way from the days of 'ship to mouth' to the days of 'godowns overflowing with food grains. There is a sort of revolution taking place in agriculture technologies, farm services, marketing, trade, contract farming, value chain, IT application, global partnerships and market spread, driven by the hard work of farmers, progressive government policies, aggressive play by the agency and institutions and the role of large corporates and the entry of startups and new form of farm institutions. The role of these stake-holders in driving the growth and value-added transformation of India's farm sector is commendable. But, most of them do not get any recognition at the State and national level for their contributions to the nation.
ICFA, as an apex Industry body, has always been at the forefront in contributing to the growth of the farm sector. Responding to the needs at the State level to recognise the contributions of various stake-holders in agriculture, the Chamber is taking a step forward to reward and motivate individuals and organisations for playing their leadership roles in agriculture in the State.
The selection of awardees for State Agriculture Awards 2024 will be done through a two-tier system. The awards subcommittees will be headed by a member of the State committee. All the applications and nominations received by the Awards Secretariat will be put up to the respective sub- committees, which will in turn recommend names to the State Committee for the final selection.
Chairman, ICFA
Chairman- U.P Council
ICFA
Additional Director, Department of Agriculture, Govt of U.P
Director, Department of Horticulture, Govt of U.P
Director, Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research
Former CGM, NABARD
Senior Editor,
Hindustan Times
Director, CSIR-National
Botanical Research Institute
DGM Agri, State Bank of India
Vice President Corporate Affairs, Flipkart
Rice Team Lead- Asia,
Bayer Crop Science
Vice Chancellor,
CSA University, Kanpur
Executive Director & CEO DCM Shriram LTD
Registrar, Dean (Agriculture), Integral University
Executive Director, CARD
Executive Director,
IB Group
Director- Food and Agriculture Foundation, Amity University
Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) is the apex body in India, working on business, policy and development agenda and serving as global platform for trade facilitation, partnerships, technology, and agribusiness services. ICFA works proactively in discerning critical challenges emerging in Indian agriculture along with creating opportunities for development, value addition and international trade to accelerate growth in food and agriculture sector globally. With its 27 industry Working Groups and sector specific Business Councils, ICFA represents the interests of key stakeholders at the national level and through its international platforms and partnerships, ICFA facilitates India's global engagement in food and agriculture sector.
In a short period of five years, the Chamber has signed up MoUs with the University of California, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, Iowa State University, Western Australia University, German Agribusiness Alliance, Borlaug Institute for South Asia, African Asian Rural Development Organization, Nasscom, Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA), FAMATO, CCI Pau Béarn and IFPRI etc. Through international partnerships, ICFA envisions to mobile se technologies and investments that will catalyse agribusiness and agri start- ups. The 24 Member ICFA Board has distinguished luminaries with the Pioneer of India's Green Revolution, Prof MS Swaminathan as its Patron
