The 13th edition of the National Seed Congress, an annual conclave of researchers, policymakers, farmers, industries and scientists in the sector, will be held in Varanasi from November 28-30
Deadline for Registration
15 November 2024
Secure your spot now and be a part of this premier event where industry leaders, innovators, and experts will converge to shape the future of national seed systems
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Showcase your work to global and national experts at NSC 2024 and contribute to the future of seed technology and sustainable agriculture
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With participation expected from around hundreds of delegates, the 13th National Seed Congress gives you the opportunity to showcase your company and its products and services by being a conference sponsor.
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The 13th National Seed Congress
The National Seed Congress (NSC) is an annual confluence of researchers, policymakers, farmers, and representatives from the private and public sector to delve deeper into rice seed production and distribution to strengthen the agricultural sector in India and globally. With the theme, "Fostering Regional Cooperation, Partnership, and Knowledge Exchange in the Seed Sector," NSC 2024 provides a platform for presenting experiences and insights on the research advances, innovations, and principles related to seeds, crop improvements, and seed delivery systems.
NSC 2024 aims to catalyze scientific progress by facilitating the exchange of ideas, promoting interdisciplinary research, and inspiring the future scientists. It addresses pressing global challenges, offering insights and solutions that can influence policy change, technological innovations, and sustainable development.
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Our Chief Patrons
Dr. Himanshu Pathak
Secretary, DARE and DG, Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Smt. Monika Garg
Agriculture Production Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee
Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha
Message from the Convenor
"I am delighted to invite you all to the 13th National Seed Congress, which will be held in Varanasi from 28 to 30 November 2024 organized by IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) in partnership with National Seed Research & Training Centre (NSRTC). Through this mega event, we look forward to welcome diverse practioners, including farmers, researchers, policy makers, and professionals across the crop improvement, seed production, commercialisation, distribution and scaling sector; with the objective of building robust seed systems in India. With the theme for this year’s Congress 2024: "Fostering Regional Cooperation, Partnership, and Knowledge Exchange in the Seed Sector”, this event is of special significance to IRRI, as we strive towards regional cooperation in all our research and development efforts and extend our invitations to regional stakeholders.
IRRI's six decades of experience and positive relationship in India through our association with the NARES partners, has led to an indelible mark in transforming the agricultural sector in nation, and ISARC being a proud legacy holder, aim's to take this goal ahead."
Dr. Sudhanshu Singh,
Director,
IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi
