New Delhi : On February 13, the Agriculture Working Group’s first gathering under India’s G20 Presidency officially began. The attendees were invited to a cultural tour of Indore’s historic Rajwada Palace on the opening day of the convention. On this occasion, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, inaugurated an exhibition on millets. The main draws during the event included millets and its value-added food products, as well as stalls dedicated to animal husbandry and fishing. Apart from representatives of 19-member countries of G20, 10 special invitees and 100 representatives of 10 international organizations are participating in this meeting. This three-day event will continue through February 15th.
The Chief Minister emphasised that “Atithi Devo Bhava” is India’s tradition and that we are all one when speaking to the foreign visitors. India has long been a proponent of this way of thinking. According to the Chief Minister, 60 thousand farmers in Madhya Pradesh practise natural farming, and their efforts will guarantee that food reaches every person on the planet.
The delegates had already learned about Indore’s historical and cultural significance during the heritage walk. Glimpses of India’s spirituality, history, architecture, landscape, art, cuisine, and people were also visible during this tour. The delegation was mesmerised by the performance of a beautiful dance and classical music at Krishnapura Chhatri, Gopal Mandir, and other significant locations. The foreign guests participating in the heritage walk also tasted Indori Pohe and Jalebi.
On the second day of the programme, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia would be present. During the three-day conference that finishes on February 15, in-depth discussions on climate smart initiatives, smallholder farmers’ use of climate smart technology, agricultural market information systems, wheat efforts, agricultural risk management, and food loss reduction will take place.
