Events

🌾 Lecture Highlight: Dr. Bram Govaerts on Science and Innovation for Food Security and Peace

The IARI Alumni Association (IAA) cordially invites you to a thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Bram Govaerts, Director General of CIMMYT, Mexico, as part of the IAA Lecture Series.

📌 Lecture Title: Science and Innovation for Food Security and Peace
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM IST
🏛️ Venue: Auditorium, Agricultural Engineering Division, IARI, New Delhi – 110012

This special lecture will explore the intersection of scientific innovation and sustainable agriculture, and how these can contribute to peace and food security worldwide.

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🔗 Join Virtually via Zoom

Those unable to attend in person are welcome to participate online using the following details:

👉 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86220715037?pwd=YWbxvi9NrY7KuzDBTbS2ZcR6erwGAC.1
Meeting ID: 862 2071 5037
Passcode: 834854
🕤 Online session opens at 09:30 AM IST

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👤 About the Speaker

Dr. Bram Govaerts is a globally recognized agricultural scientist and sustainability leader. As Director General of CIMMYT, he has been instrumental in driving science-based solutions to combat hunger, poverty, and climate change through sustainable agri-food systems.

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🔍 Why You Should Attend

• Learn from the global experiences of CIMMYT in innovating for food security.
• Understand how science and technology contribute to peacebuilding in regions facing food and climate crises.
• Network with fellow researchers, policymakers, and development professionals.

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🎓 Open to All: Scientists, students, development practitioners, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and global peace are welcome.

We look forward to your participation—onsite or online—in this vital dialogue on how science can pave the way for a better, more peaceful, and food-secure future.

IAA Secretariat
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

Lecture on India’s Food Systems Transformation: A Key Policy Dialogue

The IARI Alumni Association (IAA) and ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) are pleased to announce an upcoming lecture on “Managing India’s Food Systems Transformation: Top Policy Priorities” by renowned expert Prof. Prabhu Pingali, Director of the Tata-Cornell Institute at Cornell University. This event is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 15:00 hrs IST and will be held both in-person and virtually.

About the Lecture:

India’s food systems are undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid demographic changes, climate concerns, and evolving economic dynamics. The need for robust policy frameworks has never been more critical. Prof. Pingali, a leading authority in agriculture and food systems, will shed light on the strategic priorities for managing this transformation, ensuring food security, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

• Chairman: Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog
• Speaker: Prof. Prabhu Pingali, Director, Tata-Cornell Institute
• Moderator: Dr. Anupama Singh

The lecture will be followed by an address from Prof. Ramesh Chand, followed by closing remarks from Dr. R.S. Paroda, President of the IAA.

Virtual Participation Details:

• Zoom Meeting ID: 925 3500 4511
• Passcode: 298195

This event promises to be an enriching experience for all those interested in the future of food systems, policy-making, and sustainable agriculture in India. Join us for this engaging and informative session as we explore the top policy priorities needed to transform India’s food systems.

RSVP Today!

We encourage you to register and be part of this important conversation that will shape the future of food security in India.

IAA Lecture Series

Dr. Dharmendra Saraswat, Professor, Purdue University

Topic: “Large Language Models (LLMs) and the Future of Education and Extension.“

January 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM (IST

Zoom ID: 99304950095
Passcode: 3056029