Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex in New Delhi. Organised by the International Association of Agricultural Economists, the conference will continue until August 7. In 65 years, this is the first time that ICAE will be held in India.
International Conference Of Agricultural Economists
Why In News
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex in New Delhi. Organised by the International Association of Agricultural Economists, the conference will continue until August 7. In 65 years, this is the first time that ICAE will be held in India.
- The theme for this year’s conference is “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems.”
About The Conference
- International Conference of Agricultural Economists was first established in 1929 by Leonard Elmhirst in Devon, England. It aims to bring together top agricultural economists and scholars to discuss global agricultural issues.
- The conference is organized by the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) in collaboration with several key institutions, including the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, which will gather approximately 1,000 delegates, including agricultural economists from leading universities and institutions across 75 countries, with 45% of the participants being women.
- The theme of this year’s conference, “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems,” addresses the urgent need for sustainable agriculture in the face of global challenges such as climate change, natural resource degradation, rising production costs, and conflicts.
- The event will highlight India’s proactive approach to global agricultural issues and showcase the nation’s advancements in agricultural research and policy.
- ICAE 2024 aims to provide a platform for young researchers and leading professionals to present their work and engage with international peers. The conference seeks to strengthen partnerships between research institutes and universities, influence policy-making on both national and global levels, and highlight India’s progress in areas such as digital agriculture and sustainable agri-food systems.
