Transforming India through Agricultural Innovation –

Sharing Experience on Extension, Skilling and Technology Promotion in Indian Agriculture

Wednesday, 5 July 2017, 17:00 hours

Venue: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, No. 6/50G, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, Main Gate, Blue Hall

Programme: 17:00 hours: Registration

17:30 hours Welcome Address Dr. Martin Ney, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in India

17:35 hours Key Note Address Mr. Ashwani Kumar (tbc), Joint Secretary Agriculture Machinery/ Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, GoI

17:50 hours Discussion “Transforming India through agricultural innovation – sharing experience on extension, skilling and technology promotion in Indian agriculture”

Speakers: Wojciech Dziworski, Counsellor for Health and Food Safety, Trade and Economic Affairs, Delegation of the European Union to India: Initiatives and activities in capacity building for trade and export in India Wouter Verhey, Counsellor for Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Sharing technology know-how and developing skills to double food output Yashpal Singh, Head of Milking & Dairy Farming Sales - India Cluster, GEA Group AG: Innovative technologies and skill development for building the dairy farms of the future Followed by Q & A Session Moderation: Alina Gumpert, Director German Agribusiness Alliance, OAV – German Asia-Pacific Business Association

19:30 hours Vote of Thanks

19:30 – 21:30 hours Networking with reception

Practical Information Please register with the attached form; (pre-registration is required to allow access to the Embassy) Dress code: Business Language: English