ICFA yesterday hosted Development Meet on Agriculture for NER at Hotel Taj, Guwahati, joined by 50 plus CEOs, State officials, heads of institutions, and Startups. Chaired by the Secretary, North Eastern Council, Mr. Moses Chalai, IAS, it recommended the launch of Commodity Boards for Bamboo, Pineapples, and Organic Foods, establishing integrated GI system for all NE products, FPOs-industry partnership and agri Startups support program and creation of a business and investment forum for NER. The meeting started with a welcome note by Mr. PL Thanga, IAS (Retd), ICFA Chair for NER while special interventions were made by ICFA Advisor for NER, Mr Pankaj Pathak, CGM, NABARD, Mr. Naveen Dhingra, Invest India head for NER Dr. Madhulika, Patanjali Group Advisor, Dr. Bhattacharya, and Director, NIRD, Dr. Murugesan.
Senior BJP leader and former Union Cabinet Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, was warmly welcomed at Dr. MJ Khan's residence. They engaged in a meaningful discussion regarding the current social and political landscape, as well as the obstacles faced by farmers and the community. The conversation delved into strategies to address these challenges, with both leaders sharing insights on potential solutions and collaborative efforts to foster positive change. Their exchange of ideas underscored a mutual commitment to the betterment of society and a shared vision for a stronger and more inclusive future.
Dr. MJ Khan Chairman ICFA called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sh. Ajay Mishra at his North Block office in New Delhi and shared thoughts on social and political scenarios and issues related to farmers and agriculture
