Highlights and outcome of MACS G20 countries meet at Varanasi


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Authors

  • S K Malhotra ICAR-Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan I, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012
  • Bikas Mandal ICAR-Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan I, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012
  • Ravi Prakash ICAR-Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan I, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012

Keywords:

Digitalization, Food security, MACS, Sustainable agriculture

Abstract

The G20-Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) is a unique platform to discuss knowledge, science and technologies based solutions for food and nutrition security and strengthening cooperation among the member nations. The ICAR-DARE was assigned
responsibility to take lead in organization of 12th Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) at Varanasi from 17–19th April 2023, with theme of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems for Healthy People and Planet. About 80 delegates from G20 Member States participated to discuss various issues of agriculture research and development including food security and nutrition, climate smart agriculture, digital agriculture and public private partnership. The Millets and Other Ancient Grains International Research Initiative (MAHARISHI) was proposed from India for deliberations as G20 initiative.

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Submitted

2023-06-26

Published

2023-06-26

How to Cite

Malhotra, S. K., Mandal, B., & Prakash, R. (2023). Highlights and outcome of MACS G20 countries meet at Varanasi. Indian Farming, 73(6), 08-12. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/138313