Release of the India�s Phytonutrient Report
A Snapshot of Fruits and Vegetables Consumption, Availability and Implications for Phytonutrient Intake
on
February 4, 2016
at
Longchamp Hall, Taj Mansingh, New Delhi
PROGRAMME
| 9:30 – 10:00 am:
Registration and Tea/Coffee |
| 10:00 – 11:15 am:
Introductory Remarks Dr. Rajat Kathuria, Director and Chief Executive, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) |
| Welcome Address
Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Chairperson, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) |
| Special Address
Dr. S. K. Malhotra, Agriculture & Horticulture Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India |
| Release of the Report and “India’s Phytonutrient Report: A Snapshot of Fruits and Vegetables Consumption, Availability and Implications for Phytonutrient Intake” co-authored by Arpita Mukherjee, Souvik Dutta and Tanu M. Goyal, published by Academic Foundation |
| Presentation of Key Findings
Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Professor, ICRIER [Download Presentation] [Download Executive Summary] [Download Just Release Brochure] [Download Programme] |
| Vote of Thanks
Mr. Sanu Kapila, Director, Academic Foundation |
| 11:15 – 11:30 am:
Tea/Coffee Break |
| 11:30 am – 12:45 pm:
Panel Discussion on “India’s Phytonutrient Consumption: |
| Chair
Dr. P. K. Joshi, Director for South Asia, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) |
| Panelists |
| Mr. Pawanexh Kohli, Chief Advisor, National Centre for Cold-Chain Development, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Government of India |
| Ms. Ishi Khosla, Clinical Nutritionist, The Weight Monitor |
| Mr. Bejon Misra, Founder Head, Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) India Initiative & International Consumer Policy Expert |
| Mr. Pravesh Sharma, Former Managing Director, Small Farmers, Agri-Business Consortium |
| Mr. Vinay Kumar, Vice President, Technical & Regulatory, Amway India Enterprise |
| Dr. Souvik Dutta, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore |
| 12:45 – 1:15 pm:
Question and Answer |
| 1:15 – 1:20 pm:
Vote of Thanks Ms. Tanu M. Goyal, Consultant, ICRIER |
| 1:20 pm onwards:
Lunch |