ICRISAT a key actor in opening ceremony of International Year of Millets 2023 |
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) moderated the technical segment of the opening ceremony of the International Year of Millets (IYM2023) at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome on 6 December 2022. ICRISAT had a pivotal role in supporting the Government of India’s proposal in the FAO Council to celebrate the International Year of Millets, working with governments in its host countries in Africa to gather support letters.
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The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) moderated the technical segment of the opening ceremony of the International Year of Millets (IYM2023) at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome on 6 December 2022.
ICRISAT had a pivotal role in supporting the Government of India’s proposal in the FAO Council to celebrate the International Year of Millets, working with governments in its host countries in Africa to gather support letters.
Ms Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General, FAO of the United Nations moderated the opening ceremony which was led by the Director-General of FAO Mr QU Dongyu. Dr Jacqueline Hughes, Director General, ICRISAT, and Vice Chair of the International Steering Committee for IYM2023 moderated the technical panel discussions.
Ms Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations who presented virtually, reminded the 4000 registered participants that the world is paying attention to millets.
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