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International Conference on Food Security in SAARC
23rd March 2009
Amaltas Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road , New Delhi
| Session 1 |
| Welcome and Introductory remarks by Mr. Shrawan Nigam , Senior Consultant, ICRIER |
Chair: |
Dr. Panjab Singh, Ex- DG, ICAR |
Presentation on Synthesis Paper “Food Security in South Asia : Issues and Options”
Dr. Surabhi Mittal , Senior Fellow ICRIER
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| Session 2 |
Chair: |
Dr. Purushottam K. Mudbhary, Chief, Policy Assistance Branch, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) |
| Discussion on Country papers |
Panelists: |
Sri Lanka paper by Dr. P. A. Samaratunga
Bhutan paper by Dr. Dil Bhadur Rahut
India paper by Dr. Surabhi Mittal
Maldives paper by Ms. Deepti Sethi
Nepal paper by Dr. Khim K. Sharma
Bangladesh paper by Mr. Subir Kanti Bairagi |
| Session 3: Brainstorming on Way Forward for ensuring Food Security in South Asia |
Chair: |
Amb. Santosh Kumar , Senior Consultant, ICRIER |
Panelists: |
Mr. P. K. Mishra, Ex Secretary, MoA, GoI
Dr. P. K. Joshi, Director, NCAP, ICAR
Dr. Purushottam K. Mudbhary, FAO-RAP
Dr. V. Shunmugam, Chief Economist, MCX |
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