The Agriculture Working Group (AWG) is coming to Hyderabad for a three-day meeting from June 15-17, 2023. Over 200 delegates from G20 member countries, invited countries and International Organizations will attend. Agriculture Ministers from various countries and Director Generals from International Organizations will also be there.
On the first day, the Minister of State, MoA&FW, Kailash Choudhary, will inaugurate an exhibition showcasing India’s achievements in agriculture and allied sectors. There will also be an Agriculture Deputies Meeting (ADM) and two side events titled “Managing Agribusiness for Profit, People and Planet” and “Connecting the Digitally Disconnected: Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies in Agriculture”.
On the second day, the Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, will welcome Ministers and other Heads of Delegations participating in the G20 meeting. They will discuss “Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security and Nutrition” and have high-level Ministerial discussions on women-led agriculture, sustainable biodiversity, and climate solutions.
On the third day, the Ministers’ meeting will conclude with the adoption of the outcomes of the Agriculture Working Group, G20, Indian Presidency. The delegation will then proceed for a technical excursion to ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad.
