Stakeholders’ Consultation
“Understanding the Impact of the EU Sustainability Standards on Indian Agri-Products Exports”

Date: May 21, 2025 (Wednesday), Venue: Conference Room, ICRIER, Core 6A, 4th Floor,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

AGENDA

10:30 – 11:00 AM : Tea / Coffee & Registration

11:00 – 11:10 AM : Welcome Address by Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Professor, ICRIER

11:10 – 11:15 AM : Introduction of the Stakeholders

11:15 – 11:25 AM : Setting the Context by ICRIER Team (Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Ms. Latika Khatwani & Ms. Trishali Khanna)

11:25 – 11:35 AM : Presentation on Broad Framework of EU Due Diligence Directive by Ms. R V Anuradha & Ms. Meghna Sengupta, Clarus Law Associates [Download Presentation]

11:35 – 11:45 AM : Presentation on European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by Dr. B. N. Pradeepa Babu, Deputy Director (Research), Coffee Board

11:45 – 11:55 AM : Presentation by Mr. Manoj Kumar Menon, Executive Director, International Competence Centre for Organic Agriculture (ICCOA); and Vice President, IFOAM Asia (South Korea) [Download Presentation]

11:55 – 12:05 Noon : Presentation on Navigating Collaborative Pathways of Sustainability & Regulations: A CRB+EUD Partnership & Experience by Ms. Anamika Ghosh, Senior Programme Manager, Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) [Download Presentation]

12:05 – 12:15 PM : Presentation on From Risk to Resilience, Navigating EU Standards for Global South Suppliers by Mr. Vir Mehta, Manager, Decent Work, Salidaridad Network [Download Presentation]

12:15 – 01:00 PM : Open Floor for Consultations and Discussions

01:00 pm onwards : Lunch