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in person for the Policy Dialogue: “Evidence-Led Food Systems Transformation Policies in the Context of Viksit Bharat.”

This dialogue will bring together leading policymakers, researchers, and development partners to discuss pathways for transforming India’s agrifood systems in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat.

📅When: 09:00AM – 3:30PM, 7 April 2026
📍Where: Parijat Lecture Hall, NASC Complex, New Delhi

The event is organized by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and ICRISAT, in collaboration with Indian Council of Agricultural Research, with support from CGIAR Policy Innovations.

A key highlight of the event will be the launch of the , a collaborative platform designed to strengthen engagement between researchers, policymakers.

Hear insights from experts from CGIAR, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, ICRISAT, NITI Aayog, ICRIER, ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, , and other leading organizations working on food systems and agricultural policy.

27/03/2026

About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply.

10/03/2026

As we celebrate and , we salute the hands that feed the nation! 🌾

We are proud to highlight the recently inaugurated Gender Responsive Cell , a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, Govt of Odisha and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

The aim: Build a and a where every woman farmer has the tools, the rights, and the voice to lead.

Odisha is no longer just including women in the agricultural conversation; the state is re-engineering its entire policy framework to put them at the center!

✨The Journey of Transformation:
The Launch (Nov 2025): Odisha made history by launching first-of-its-kind GRC within Krushi Bhawan. Supported by IFPRI's technical expertise, this cell is designed to institutionalize gender equity in every agricultural budget and scheme.
👉 Read about the launch here: https://t.co/CAxux6ybdm

🌱Operationalizing the Vision: In February 2026 we convened an Inception Workshop in Bhubaneswar to bridge the gap between policy intent and measurable outcomes. The focus is clear: moving women producers from the "hidden workforce" to the center stage of governance.
👉 Insights from the workshop: https://t.co/iY1wiRvn1M

👩‍🌾The Power of Land Rights: A key pillar of our ongoing work highlights that empowerment starts with assets. Dr. Arabinda Padhee, Dr. Mamata Pradhan, and Dr. Devesh Roy explain how secure land rights, are the ultimate gamechanger for women’s decision-making and climate resilience.
👉 Read the full piece: https://t.co/xs0uPif13u

🗞️ In a recent op-ed, Odisha’s Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Sri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, recognized IFPRI’s role in establishing the GRC, reinforcing the state’s commitment to evidence-based, inclusive policy.
👉 Read the Op-Ed here: https://t.co/8smjLABXK1

By anchoring gender at the heart of governance, we aren't just celebrating the woman farmer, we are building an agricultural future that is as resilient and unstoppable as she is!

CGIAR Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha Gates Foundation India CMO Odisha

25/02/2026

📚 for a on ‘Contract Farming in India, The Promise and its Perils’ by Dr. Sudha Narayanan

🗓️ When: 27 February, 6:00PM IST
📍Where: India International Centre, New Delhi

🗣️ Speakers include:
• Sudha Narayanan, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
• Siraj Hussain, Former Agriculture Secretary, Government of India
• Jang Bahadur Singh Sangha, Director Emeritus, World Potato Congress
• Sayantan Bera, Journalist, Livemint

🤔What to expect: An insightful conversation exploring the opportunities, challenges, and policy implications of contract farming in India.

The discussion is open to all!

02/02/2026

📢International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is hiring!

We are looking for two Research Analysts based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to work at the intersection of data, policy, and gender-responsive programs, driving equity and impact in agriculture.

📌 Know more and apply now: https://southasia.ifpri.info/careers/

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16/12/2025

📢 !
The Network of Policy Advisors and Analysts !
📝 On 'India’s Growing Rice Surplus: A Strategic Opportunity for Southeast Asian Import Diversification'.

📅 17 December 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM IST | 3:30 PM PHT
🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_zCN8hPj9R-iaubZAHnv5Qg

This presentation outlines a new trade ecosystem for stable, long-term rice supply, drawing on the Telangana–Philippines experience. It highlights the benefits of diversification for Southeast Asian importers and identifies key cooperation areas including standards, logistics, and market intelligence to strengthen resilient India–Southeast Asia rice trade.

🤝 Presented by: Dr. Samarendu Mohanty, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU)

🎙️ Discussant: Dr. Roehlano M. Briones w/ ISDS Philippines

🗣️ Moderator: Dr. Gerlie T. Tatlonghari w/ SEARCA

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13/12/2025

📢 Join us for the Network of Policy Advisors and Analysts Webinar Series!
📝 On 'India’s Growing Rice Surplus: A Strategic Opportunity for Southeast Asian Import Diversification'.

This presentation outlines a new trade ecosystem for stable, long-term rice supply, drawing on the Telangana–Philippines experience. It highlights the benefits of diversification for Southeast Asian importers and identifies key cooperation areas including standards, logistics, and market intelligence to strengthen resilient India–Southeast Asia rice trade.

📅 17 December 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM IST | 3:30 PM PHT
🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zCN8hPj9R-iaubZAHnv5Qg

🤝 Presented by: Dr. Samarendu Mohanty, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU)

🎙️ Discussant: Dr. Roehlano M. Briones w/ ISDS Philippines

🗣️ Moderator: Dr. Gerlie T. Tatlonghari w/SEARCA

🌱 Strengthening India–Southeast Asia rice trade partnerships can help build more resilient, inclusive, and secure food systems across the region.

BIMSTEC SEARCA International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) CGIAR International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

05/12/2025

🌾 Odisha Launches first-of-its-kind Gender Responsive Cell (GRC) to Empower Women Farmers! 👩‍🌾💪

The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Ministers of Odisha, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Smt. Pravati Parida, inaugurated the State’s first Gender Responsive Cell ( ) at the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, a pioneering step toward inclusive and gender-equitable agricultural governance.

Developed by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Gates Foundation, the will ensure that women farmers are at the center of agricultural policy, planning & service delivery 🤝

🌱 Over time, the GRC aims to support 2.8 million women small-scale producers to access programs, markets, and climate-resilient technologies in turn helping deliver women-led development across the State. 📈

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, emphasized that “Through the GRC, we want Odisha to show the way as we approach the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. Our aim is to strengthen convergence and expand services, so more women farmers receive targeted support.”

With strong partnerships and a bold vision, is stepping closer to a future where every woman farmer is recognized, supported, and empowered. 🌍✨