The Bengal government has issued a notification allowing landless betel-leaf farmers to register their farms for export of their products to the UK and European Union (EU) with consent from land-owners, in an attempt to boost the agro-industry.

 

'Earlier, only farmers with land records in their names were allowed to register their farms for export, especially to the UK and EU, which are leading consumers of betel leaves from Bengal. When we found many landless farmers also grow betel leaves on others’ land, we issued the notification by which they can register themselves for export with a written nod from the land-owner,' said a horticulture department official.

 

The notification issued by the state horticulture department in January this year stated that farmers whose land records had not been transferred to their names could register their farms with assent from the family member who owns the land. Sharecroppers or landless farmers can now do the same by taking consent from the land-owner.

 

The lower ceiling of the farm for registration for export to the UK and EU is 200 sqm and farmers are supposed to have cultivation rights to the land in order to register their farms for the export of betel leaves.

 

Bengal is a major producer of betel leaves in the country and contributes around half of the volume of leaves exported to several countries, including the UK and EU. North and South 24-Parganas, East Midnapore, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and Nadia are among major betel leaves-producing districts involving as many as 20 lakh farmers.

 

Sources said the decision to involve more farms in the export process was taken after the export of betel leaves saw a surge over the past financial year. India exported $6.18 million worth of betel leaves in the 2021- 22 fiscal compared to $3.56 million in the previous year. Bengal alone exported betel leaves worth $4.15 million in 2021-22.

 

Apart from the UK and EU, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Oman and Kenya are other key consumers.

 

Most countries are used betel leaves as mouth fresheners or paan, and a few countries to produce medicine.

 

Sources said betel leaf exports from India to the UK and EU were stopped five years ago after a consignment was detected tainted by the bacteria salmonella. However, after the registration of exporters for shipments to the UK and EU came under the Shellac and Forest Products Export Promotion Council (Shefexil) in September 2021, the council became the competent authority to issue the health certificate instead of the earlier regulatory body, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda).

 

'After the responsibility came under Shefexil, we first addressed the issue of Salmonella by educating farmers and arranging the best agency in Hyderabad to test the betel leaves for issuing a health certificate,' said Debjani Roy, executive director of Shefexil.

 

'The new notification by the Bengal government would help lakhs of farmers register their farms for the export of their produce. We hope the export of betel leaves will be doubled within one or two years,' Roy added.

 

Sources said hundreds of landless betel leaf farmers have started registering their farms in districts like Nadia, where a large number of landless farmers cultivate betel leaves on others’ land.

 

Premjit Adak, a prominent exporter of betel leaves from Bengal, said the decision of the Bengal government would have a big impact on export. 'The decision will not only help the farmers but also help exporters like me to get betel leaves easily for export to the UK and EU. Farmers get a better price if they sell leaves for export rather than in local markets,' said Adak.

 

Exporters, however, pointed out that 18 per cent GST on air freight of betel leaves posed a challenge.

 

'Bangladesh also exports betel leaves to the countries where we do. As Bangladesh has no GST on air freight, they can sell at a cheaper rate. If the government considers withdrawing the GST, it will help,' added Adak.

Andhra Pradesh will soon contribute to 10% of India’s annual exports once new ports projects as well as last mile connectivity are completed, Industries & Infrastructure Minister Gudivada Amarnath said here on Tuesday.

 

The state’s exports increased by 15.31% compared to the performance in 2021-22, the recent Leads Report has said, placing it among the achievers in the coastal states, Amarnath said in an interaction with investors ahead of AP’s two-day global investors summit scheduled from March 3.

 

The government has informed investors about the availability of 48,352 acres of land bank for industrial development, as well as ready-built infrastructure to shorten the time required to set up new facilities.

 

Amarnath added that in the last three and a half years, his government has approved investments worth Rs.1.9 lakhcCrore. 'That would go on to create employment for around 90,000 people in the state in the future.'

 

Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath assured investors that the government will help early completion and commissioning of their projects. 'We strongly believe reducing the time to start a business will have a significant impact on the manufacturer’s profitability. The state is building numerous plug-and-play facilities which will have ready-built factory sheds with quality power and water supply and help speed up setting up of manufacturing units.'

 

The state has embarked on a rapid growth path under the leadership of chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the state has emerged on top in the ease of doing business (EoD) for three consecutive years due to the governance reforms and investor-friendly policies, an official press release said.

India will be launching the Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness (MIIRA) to coordinate research on the foodcrops at the global level. The initiative is part of India’s efforts to get the world to observe 2023 as the International Year of Millets, as declared by the UN. Sarthak Ray takes a look at the millets push by India

 

Millets or coarse cereals are seeds of grass varieties that have been cultivated for thousands of years, for human consumption, and as fodder. Indian varieties include sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra), foxtail millet (kangni), little millet (kutki), kodo millet, finger millet (ragi/ mandua), proso millet (cheena), barnyard millet (sawa/jhangora), and brown top millet (korale). Millets are grown in more than 130 countries and are eaten by more than 500 million people in Asia and Africa.

 

India had pushed for making 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM), and with support from 72 countries, got the proposal passed at the UN in March 2021. It has even given the FAO $500,000 to support IYM-related activities.

 

The push to millets at home

 

India has been implementing a programme on nutri-cereals (millets) under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) in 212 districts of 14 states since 2018-19. Under this, incentives are provided to the farmers, through the states/UTs, on crop production and protection technologies, cropping system based demonstrations, production & distribution of certified seeds of newly released varieties/hybrids, nutrient and pest management, etc.

 

Millets are covered under the National Food Security Act and are supplied to beneficiaries under the targeted public distribution system, procured, stored, and distributed by the state governments under decentralised procurement, with MSP based procurement under the central pool. Budget FY24 outlined a millet-focus, committing to develop the millet institute in Hyderabad as an international centre of excellence.

 

IYM efforts by India

 

Millets have been made central to meals planned for G20 delegates visiting India to popularise the coarse cereals. Various Union ministries, state governments are organising events throughout the year, concentrated in January, to promote millets among the citizens. Indian embassies in 140 countries celebrate IYM by organising millet-centred events throughout the year.

 

Targets

 

The government is targeting close to 21 million tonne (MT) of millet production in 2022-23; this stood at 14.5 MT in 2015-16. India’s exports stood at 159,332 tonne in FY22 versus 147,501 tonne in FY21. As per Apeda, global millet exports rose from $400 million in 2020 to $470 million in 2021, while India clocked $64.28 million in FY22 vs $59.8 in FY21.Global exports are likely to clock a CAGR of 4.5% over 2021 to 2026. Apeda has set a export target of $100 million by 2023-24.

 

Why is the millets push so important for India and the world?

 

The FAO says millets are 'an ideal solution for countries to increase self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imported cereal grains' as they can grow on arid lands with minimal inputs and are resilient to changes in climate. At the launch of the IYM in December 2022, it also invoked millets ties to indigenous peoples’ culture and traditions, saying they 'help guarantee food security in areas where they are culturally relevant.'

 

India has long acknowledged millets’ place in its history, although the nutri-cereals suffered significant reversals in area under cultivation and production as well as role in Indians’ food baskets after the Green Revolution.

 

Millets are richer in key nutrients than cereals that are, at present, considered staple, even as they have a lower glycemic index, with obvious implications for health in terms of reduced risk of diabetes and associated ailments.

 

They are also vastly more climate-friendly, using 70% less water than rice, whose cultivation is also a source of GHG emissions. They need 40% less energy for processing and can survive extreme heat and water scarcity, making them ideal for cropping as climate change effects intensify and foodgrains such as rice and wheat increasingly come under threat.

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Jammu, in its initiative of identifying unique products of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in consultation with various stakeholders including Development Departments, has sanctioned a project for GI Registration of 09 Products of both the UTs for further submission to Human Welfare Association, Varanasi.

 

Pertinently, Geographical Indications (GI) is a form of Intellectual Property right that identifies goods originating from a specific geographical location and having distinct nature, quality and characteristics linked to that location.

 

NABARD provides end-to-end support to facilitate pre-registration as well as post-registration activities for Geographical Indications. Realising the huge potential of handloom, handicrafts and agricultural products in the UTs of J&K and Ladakh.

 

The products which have obtained GI tagging included Basohli Paintings (Kathua), Basholi Pashmina Woolen Products (Kathua), Chikri Wood Craft (Rajouri), Bhaderwah Rajma (Doda), Mushkbudji Rice (Anantnag), Kaladi (Udhampur), Sulai Honey (Ramban), Anardana (Ramban), Ladakh Wood Carving (Ladakh).

 

The GI applications of all these products have been filed at the GI registry, Chennai. The Consultative Group Meeting (CGM) of all these products has already been successfully held on 09.12.2022 at Jammu University Campus and the products are in the final stage of grant of GI Tag. The final GI Tag is thus expected soon.

 

GI Tag grants legal protection to the original producers within the original geographical area with recognition, prevents unauthorized use of registered Geographical Indication goods by third parties, boosts exports and promotes the brand at the International level, and promotes economic prosperity of producers and related stakeholders including contribution in GDP of the country.

 

Only an authorized user has the exclusive right to use the Geographical Indication in relation to goods in respect of which it is registered. Due to this, no person can copy it from beyond the geographical area and it, therefore, prevents misuse of the original product.

 

GIs can play an important role in rural development, empowering communities, acting as product differentiators, supporting brand building, generating local employment, encouraging tourism, preserving traditional knowledge & traditional cultural expressions and conserving biodiversity.

 

NABARD is playing a much more important role in the GI registration process and Post GI initiatives including marketing linkages, branding and promotion. It is the first recognized organization in the country, which has adopted a specific GI policy and schemes for GIs. All over India, NABARD has supported the filing of GI applications for 147 products, of which 24 have secured GI certification till date.

While expressing satisfaction over the working of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in the Union Territory, the Director Agriculture Kashmir has emphasized the importance of exports in uplifting the economy of Jammu & Kashmir. 

 

On the occasion of the 37th Foundation Day of APEDA, a series of capacity-building programs for FPOs, FPCs, startups, cooperatives and women entrepreneurs were organized across all regional offices throughout the country on Monday. APEDA Srinagar and Jammu offices organized two programs simultaneously at the Directorate of Agriculture Srinagar and Jammu. 

 

In Srinagar, the program was attended by Director Agriculture, Kashmir along with the Joint Director, Agricultural Inputs, Farms and Machinery, Apiculture, Mushroom Development, Agriculture Extension, Chief Agriculture Officer Srinagar, Deputy Director Horticulture Kashmir, Director Research SKUAST-K, Deputy General Manager, NABARD, apart from the officials from NABARD, ECGC, Agriculture, Horticulture, PARC and allied Department.  A total of around participants were part of this program. 

 

The program was organized with the aim to enlighten the stakeholders (FPO, FPC, Startups, Cooperatives and women entrepreneurs) with the modalities of Agri Export, to provide them a platform where the products of UT of Jammu and Kashmir can get international recognition. 

 

In the inaugural session, Vinita Sudhanshu, Deputy General Manager APEDA, addressed the event by formally welcoming the dignitaries along with the officials from other departments. Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, Director Agriculture Kashmir chaired the 37th Foundation day program of APEDA in UT of Jammu and Kashmir. 

 

Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad Wani, Director Research SKUIAST-K, Surinder Singh, DGM NABARD, Shafeeqa, Deputy Director Horticulture-Kashmir made keynote addresses on the occasion. They highlighted the role of APEDA in strengthening exports from Jammu and Kashmir and also extended full coordination from the department in the days to come to take the products of UT to new heights. 

 

Sehreen Maqbool, Business Development Manager, APEDA gave a detailed presentation in the program where deliberations from the basics of export trade to providing a global platform to the stakeholders and acquainted them with the knowledge of international business to achieve the mission of $5 trillion economy. The financial schemes of APEDA which can uplift the quality, infrastructure and market linkages among the trade entities were also briefed to the stakeholders. The resource persons from NABARD, ECGC, and CBBO also highlighted the importance of exports in sustaining the businesses in the long run.

 

The program concluded with an interactive question-answer session with the participants. 

 

Since the establishment of Regional Offices in Jammu and Kashmir, regular shipments are being carried out. Recently, the produce has been procured from FPOs and farmers for organizing the first Promotional Program in Saudi Arabia. APEDA has successfully created the demand for rare, unique and distinguished products and at the same time facilitated the exporters at every step of the export chain. With the efforts of APEDA, the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are now able to showcase their products at global platform, and the products are widely recognized as creating the shelf space of the vital cash fetching high-end and perishable commodities of this region is like a dream come true.

With the rebound in demand for Indian soyameal, especially from the South-East Asian and Far Eastern countries, the industry expects meal shipments to more than double to 14 lakh tonnes (lt) in the current oil season (October 2022-September 2023).

 

Soyameal exports are off to a good start. In the first four months of the season, shipments have increased by 65 per cent to 6.31 lt (3.83 lt).

 

'With global soyameal prices moving up due to the weather concerns over the upcoming crop in Brazil and Argentina, we are seeing good demand for the Indian meal from Vietnam and Japan among others. In the first four months of the season, we have almost reached last year’s levels of 6.4 lakh tonnes and expect the total shipments to be in the range of 14-15 lakh tonnes,' said DN Pathak, Executive Director, The Soyabean Processors Association of India (SOPA).

 

In fact, the soyameal exports declined sharply in the 2021-22 season to 6.4 lt from 19.20 lt in 2020-21 as the Indian meal was out-priced in the world market. With world prices staying high, the Indian meal has turned competitive, attracting the buyers’ interests.

 

The modal price (rates at which most trades take place) of soyabean are ruling steady and is hovering a little above Rs.5,000 per quintal at various agricultural produce marketing committee (APMC) mandis in Madhya Pradesh, the largest producer of the oilseed. Prices of soyameal (FAQ) are ruling in the range of Rs.45,000-45,300 per tonne in Indore on ex-factory basis.

 

Crushing up

As per the latest demand-supply data, released by SOPA, soyabean crushings are up 52 per cent for the period under review on improved availability of the oilseed due to higher market arrivals and growing demand for soyameal.

 

Soyabean crushings stood at 43.50 lt in the October-January period compared with 28.50 lt in the same period a year ago. Arrivals of soyabean increased to 61 lt (48 lt).

 

According to SOPA estimates, production of soyabean stood at 120.40 lt. With a carry-forward stock of 25.15 lt, the total availability of soyabean was 145.55 lt during the year. After retaining for sowing, the availability for crushing is estimated at 134.55 lt (113.27 lt0.

 

Total soyameal production during the first four months stood at close to 35 lt against 22.75 lt logged a year ago.

 

Besides rising exports, the domestic demand for the meal — from both the feed and the food segments — is on the rise. Soyameal offtake by the feed sector stood higher at 24 lt during the October-January period against 21.50 lt. The consumption of soyameal by the food segment was up at 4 lt compared with 2.70 lt in the year-ago period.

 

Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops for agricultural year 2022-23 have been released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar said that foodgrain production of 3235.54 Lakh Tonnes is estimated in the current agricultural year. He said that, agriculture sector is developing day by day due to hardwork of farmers, proficiency of scientists and farmer’s friendly policies of the Government in the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

 

While appreciating the increase in the production of coarse grains in advance estimates, Shri Tomar hoped that there would be further increase in the production and use of coarse grains/nutritious grains in the coming years.

 

It may be noted that the year 2023 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Millets. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the name of   'Sri Anna' to coarse grains / nutritious grains.

 

The assessment of production of different crops is based on the feedback received from States and validated with information available from other sources. This assessment shall undergo further revision over successive estimates based upon feedback received from the states, alternative sources and other factors.

 

 As per Second Advance Estimates, the estimated production of major crops for 2022-23 is as under:

 

Foodgrains  –  3235.54 Lakh Tonnes (Record)

Rice  –  1308.37 Lakh Tonnes (Record)

Wheat – 1121.82 Lakh Tonnes (Record)

 Nutri / Coarse Cereals – 527.26 Lakh Tonnes

Maize  –  346.13 Lakh Tonnes (Record)

Barley – 22.04 Lakh Tonnes (Record)

Total Pulses – 278.10 Lakh Tonnes. (Record)

Gram – 136.32 Lakh Tonnes. (Record)

Moong – 35.45 Lakh Tonnes. (Record)

Oilseeds  –  400.01 Lakh Tonnes. (Record)

Groundnut  –  100.56 Lakh Tonnes.

Soyabean  –  139.75 Lakh Tonnes.

Rapeseed & Mustard – 128.18 Lakh Tonnes. (Record)

Cotton  –  337.23 Lakh bales (of 170 kg each)

Sugarcane – 4687.89 Lakh Tonnes (Record)

Jute & Mesta –100.49 Lakh bales (of 180 kg each)

 

As per Second Advance Estimates for 2022-23, Total Foodgrain production in the country is estimated at record 3235.54 lakh tonnes which is higher by 79.38 LMT as compared to previous year 2021-22.           

 

Total production of Rice during 2022-23 is estimated at (record) 1308.37 lakh tonnes. It is higher by 13.65 lakh tonnes as compared to previous year.

 

The production of Wheat (record) in the country is estimated at 1121.82 LMT which is higher by 44.40 LMT as compared to previous year’s production.

 

Production of Maize in the country during 2022-23 is estimated at (record) 346.13 lakh tonnes which is higher by 8.83 lakh tonnes than the previous year production of 337.30 lakh tonnes.

 

Production of Nutri / Coarse Cereals is estimated at 527.26 lakh tonnes which is higher by 16.25 lakh tonnes than the previous year’s production.    

 

The production of Moong is estimated at a new record of 35.45 LMT which higher by 3.80 LMT as compared to previous year’s production.

 

Total Pulses production during 2022-23 is estimated at 278.10 lakh tonnes which is higher by 5.08 lakh tonnes than previous year’s production of 273.02 LMT and 31.54 LMT higher than the average pulses production of last five years.

 

The production of Soybean and Rapeseed & Mustard is estimated at 139.75 LMT and 128.18 LMT respectively, which is higher by 9.89 LMT and 8.55 LMT respectively than the production of previous year 2021-22.

 

Total Oilseeds production in the country during 2022-23 is estimated at record 400.01 lakh tonnes which is higher by 20.38 lakh tonnes than the previous year’s oilseeds production. 

 

Total production of Sugarcane in the country during 2022-23 is estimated at record 4687.89 lakh tonnes. The production of sugarcane during 2022-23 is higher by 293.65 lakh tonnes than the previous year’s production.

 

Production of Cotton is estimated at 337.23 lakh bales (of 170 kg each) and production of Jute & Mesta is estimated at 100.49 lakh bales (of 180 kg each).

 

The estimated production of various crops as per the Second Advance Estimates for 2022-23 vis-à-vis the comparative estimates for the years 2012-13 onwards is enclosed.

The India-Africa partnership has been growing rapidly in recent years, and one of the key areas of cooperation is the agricultural sector. As two of the world’s most populous regions, India and Africa share a common interest in ensuring food security for their people. To achieve this, the two regions must work together to develop sustainable agricultural practices and policies.

 

In recent years, the Indian government has taken steps to strengthen its agricultural ties with African countries. This has included the establishment of the India-Africa Forum Summit, which brings together leaders from India and African countries to discuss issues of mutual interest. At the third such summit, held in Delhi in October 2015, the two sides agreed to strengthen agricultural cooperation in areas such as research, technology transfer, and capacity building.

 

India has also provided financial and technological support to African countries for the development of their agricultural sector. This includes the provision of agricultural machinery and equipment, training of farmers and extension workers, and the establishment of agricultural research centers. In addition, India has provided capacity building assistance to African countries in areas such as soil and water management, and crop production and protection.

 

At the same time, African countries have also taken steps to promote agricultural development. This has included the establishment of agricultural research institutions, the promotion of small-scale farmers, and the introduction of innovative farming techniques. African countries have also taken steps to improve their food security by increasing the production and availability of food. For example, some countries have implemented food aid programs and launched initiatives to reduce post-harvest losses.

 

The India-Africa partnership in the agricultural sector is seen as an important step towards achieving food security in both regions. By working together, India and African countries can share best practices, technology, and resources in order to develop more sustainable and productive agricultural systems. This will help to ensure that the people of both regions have access to the food and nutrition they need for a healthy and prosperous future.

India on Tuesday called on G20 nations to adopt '3S' strategy - Smart, Sustainable and Serve - for the agriculture ecosystem in order to address the global food security concerns. Addressing media on the sidelines of the first G20 Agriculture Deputies' Meeting, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said agriculture for India has always been a priority and for the world it has fully come to the fore now.

 

'Our thinking is we have to adopt 3S strategy for the agriculture ecosystem to make a mark on the world food system,' Scindia said.

 

The 3S strategy is 'smart' and 'sustainable' agriculture which should 'serve' all, he said. For smart agriculture, Scindia emphasised on adopting drone and other new technologies for increasing the crop yield.

 

For sustainable agriculture, farmers should focus on achieving higher yields, use better inputs besides focusing on advanced technologies and marketing, he said.

 

Stating that India has made a significant progress in agriculture, the minister said it is the top nation in the world in milk production, second in vegetables and fruits and third in foodgrains production.

 

India's foodgrains output has risen from 265 million tonne to 315 million tonne in the last eight years. The budgetary outlay for the farm sector has been increased by four-and-half times to USD 10.5 billion (around Rs 86,700 crore) in the last eight years, he added.

 

Scindia, the union minister for civil aviation and steel, also mentioned that his home state Madhya Pradesh too has made a significant progress in the farm sector and is a major producer of soya and garlic.

 

The state's foodgrains output increased almost 4 times to 629 lakh tonne from 165 lakh tonne in last 18 years. Irrigation has improved by 50 per cent in the state, he said.

 

'Based on the outcome of the discussion, India and G-20 nations will provide a new road map for agriculture to the world,' he added.

 

The first Agriculture Deputies Meeting of the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) under India's G20 presidency is being held here from February 13-15.

 

The second day of the meeting will continue deliberations on four key priority areas: food security and nutrition; sustainable agriculture with climate smart approach; inclusive agriculture value chain and food supply system; and digitisation of agriculture transformation.

 

On the last day of the event on February 15, the delegates will deliberate on key deliverables of the AWG. It will be a technical session with discussions and participation from all members concerned and international organizations.

 

Next meetings of G20 AWG are likely to be held in Chandigarh, Varanasi and Hyderabad.

The G20 submit will come out with new solutions, such as new technologies, to boost farm productivity which is key to addressing the global food security concern, said Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister while inaugurating the first meeting of the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) under India's G20 presidency adding that India will continue to play a major role in fulfilling world's food requirements.

 

'The country will use every opportunity to cater to world's food security needs, ' he said adding that the world will need 345 million tonnes (MT) foodgrains by 2030.

 

In the current fiscal year out of 4.6MT of wheat export, Madhya Pradesh contributed 2.1 MT, Chauhan. The area under cultivation in Madhya Pradesh has gone up to 299 lakh hectares from 199 lakh hectares 18 years ago. The production has gone up from 619 lakh tonnes from 159 Lakh tonnes in this duration, he said.

 

Talking about millets he said India is making the world aware about millets and it's benefits, thus creating global demand for the same.

 

Chauhan said that it is important to move towards natural farming in order to protect human health as well the health of the environment in order to pass on a better environmental to the future generations.

 

Natural farming is promoted under the Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati Yojana a sub scheme under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana being implemented by the agriculture ministry.

 

According to the agriculture ministry, 0.5 million hectare (MH) is covered under natural farming mostly in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh has 0.1 MH under natural farming. More than 0.73 million farmers have already initiated natural farming methods.

 

The three-day event organised to deliberate on agriculture-related matters on the first day. It is expected to be attended by around a hundred delegates from G20 member countries, guest countries and international organizations.

 

On the second day, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will be present and there will be a general discussion among the participating members and international organizations.

 

The third day will be dedicated to the deliberations on the key deliverables of AWG. It will be a technical session with discussions and participation from all members concerned and international. organizations.