Opportunities of horticulture and horti-business in India

Abstract

Respected Dr M.S. Swaminathan, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Shri A.K. Thakur, Additional Secretary-Agriculture, DAC, Government of India, Dr S. Ayyappan, Secretary, DARE and Director General ICAR, distinguised members on the dias, very distinguished DDGs, Vice Chancellors, directors, speakers, delegates, Scientists from the National Agricultural Research system and CGIAR Institutes, representatives from the industry, co-sponsors, students, farmers, representatives from electronic and print media, ladies and gentlemen. A warm welcome to each one of you.