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1st International Agrobiodiversity Congress on 6 Nov iac2016.in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates first International Agrobiodiversity Congress in New Delhi on 6 November www.iac2016.in
The first International Agrobiodiversity Congress to be held from 6th- 9th November 2016 in New Delhi.
Agro biodiversity is the foundation of sustainable agricultural development and serves a s an essential source to ensure current and future food and nutrition security.
Participation by 900 delegates from 60 countries
This conference will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined by 900 delegates from 60 countries at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
This conference will take up decisions regarding genetic resources, livelihood, food and nutrition security through crop diversification.
During the conference, a Public Forum has also been planned to look for all stakeholders in effective management and the use of agro biodiversity.
It has been co-organised by Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources and Biodiversity International, a CGIAR Research Centre in Rome, Italy.
