 "Rajasthan convenes global meet to promote state agriculture")
The three-day event is being organized in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci).
A major producer of oilseeds and pulses, Rajasthan's agriculture sector has always been on the national map. The state is also one of the largest producers of cash crops like guarseed, jowar and bajra. GRAM 2016 aims to ensure the economic empowerment of farmers through accelerated yet sustainable growth in agriculture, and to double their incomes by 2022.
This international event will provide a common platform for bringing everyone involved in the full value chain of agricultural ecosystem -- farmers, academicians, scientists, technologists, agribusiness companies and policy makers.
GRAM 2016 will offer a platform for companies and service providers to showcase their technological advancements and global best-practices in farming and allied activities to over 50,000 agriculturists from Rajasthan which is a strong performer in agriculture with ten agro climatic zones.
"The government of Rajasthan has initiated many policy changes in agriculture in recent past that relates to technological and infrastructural interventions for sustainable enhancement of farm productivity, reducing post harvest losses and promoting farm based industries. Investors from across the globe will be able to tap the scope and potential of doing business with over 40,000 farmers who are expected to attend this three-day meet," said a senior official of the Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan.