IIM Jammu and DICCI to Conduct Shree Anna Mela on September 29, 2023; Check Details Here

New Delhi: IIM Jammu collaborates with DICCI to conduct the Shree Anna Mela 2023 on September 29. To be organised at Hotel Radisson Blu, Jammu, the conference is expected to provide a stage for fostering exchange and collaboration opportunities within the realm of millets.

The conference to be organised by IIM Jammu was planned in a high-level meeting at IIM Jammu permanent Campus, Jagti under the leadership of IIM Jammu Director, Professor B S Sahay. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Gaurav Gupta from Theta Foundation for Development, along with several eminent dignitaries from industry, Industry bodies and experts.

The meeting was attended by Aagam Jain, General Secretary, Laghu Udyog Authority, Arun Manas, J & K State Agro-Indo Development Corporation Ltd ( Online), C.M. Sharma, LEAD Network, Dr. Jyoti Kachroo, In-charge Incubation, SKUAST, Shri Kamal Kaul & Mr. T.S. Reen, from Federation of Industries, Manik Batra, Bhupesh Gupta & Shri Amit Khajuria of ASSOCHAM, Kanav Padha, Jammu and Kashmir Angle Network, Gagan Jain from NUTRAJ, Abhimanyu from Jai Organics, Cmdr Kesavan Baskkaran (R), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), IIM Jammu and Dr Vivek Sharma, Chief Innovation Officer, IIM Jammu. The participants chalked out a plan to discuss and finalize the way forward regarding the upcoming Conference.

Speaking on the occasion, Professor B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, mentioned that “As we embark on this transformative journey to promote millets and empower Farmers in association with Govt. of India and DICCI, we recognize the immense potential these initiatives hold for our region and beyond. Millets are not only nutritious but also ecologically sustainable, offering a solution to both food security and environmental challenges. With the upcoming Regional Conference, we aim to shine a global spotlight on millets as 'the world's emerging smart food' and create a collaborative platform that fosters innovation and partnership. Together, we can cultivate a brighter, more sustainable future for agriculture in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir."

It will witness participation from top Bureaucrats, Heads of Educational Institutes, Government leaders, Researchers, Farmers, Entrepreneurs, and Industry associations, to discuss strategies, innovations, and best practices for the promotion of millets and the growth of FPOs. 

The conference will also witness the distinguished presence of eminent personalities from the field of administration, Industry, and Famer's collectives. Milind. P. Kamble, Founder of DICCI and Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIM Jammu will also grace the occasion.

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