India’s G20 Presidency

• The Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) in G20 will be held from 17th to 19th April in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
• The main theme is to promote joint action and science-based solutions for sustainable, resilient, and profitable agri-food systems.
• It will also open a platform for discussion, deliberations, and exchange of knowledge, which will indefinitely contribute to the research and growth of agri- based foods.
• It is a great way to strengthen the cooperation between G20 members, especially during the world economical crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war.
• The theme of the meeting is “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems for Healthy People and Planet”.
• The meeting will focus on four key areas:
  1. Food Security and Nutrition
  2. Building resilience and sustainable agriculture through climate resilience and the One Health approach
  3. Digitalization for Agricultural Transformation
  4. Public-Private Partnerships for Research and Development
• This session will end after featuring the MAHARISHI Initiative (Millets And OtHer Ancient Grains International Research Initiative).
• It will provide new windows for collaboration in the field of agriculture

References:
https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/upsc-pib-summary-analysis-apr14-2023/

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