{"id":18229,"date":"2026-06-20T13:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T13:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/iita-strengthens-ties-with-india-at-evergreen-revolution-2-0-conference\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:50:53","slug":"iita-strengthens-ties-with-india-at-evergreen-revolution-2-0-conference","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/iita-strengthens-ties-with-india-at-evergreen-revolution-2-0-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"IITA strengthens ties with India at Evergreen Revolution 2.0 Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

To mark the 100th birth anniversary of the late Professor M. S. Swaminathan \u2014 a pioneer of the Green Revolution and an enduring advocate for agricultural transformation \u2014 global leaders in food systems and farming convened in India for the Evergreen Revolution 2.0<\/em> plenary. The International Conference on Evergreen Revolution \u2013 The Pathway to Biohappiness<\/em>, hosted by the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)<\/a>, explored bold visions for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agri-food systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(m) IITA Director General, Dr Simeon Ehui with other panelists at the Evergreen Revolution 2.0 plenary in India<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IITA<\/a> Directeur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral et CGIAR<\/a> Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Sim\u00e9on Ehui<\/a>, joined distinguished panelists to discuss transformative agricultural approaches prioritizing farmer well-being, environmental sustainability, and food security. The event, opened by India\u2019s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscored the importance of global cooperation in achieving these goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Evergreen Revolution 2.0 is about restoring health, diversity in our diets, and bringing dignity to our farmers,\u201d Dr Ehui emphasized during his address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the two-day engagement, Dr Ehui, leading a delegation, advanced IITA\u2019s partnerships with leading Indian institutions, reinforcing the importance of South\u2013South collaboration in agricultural research and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the headquarters of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)<\/a>, Dr Ehui met with Dr Mangi Lal Jat, Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of ICAR, alongside senior officials. Discussions identified priority areas for collaboration \u2014 from soil health management and climate-smart crops to technology exchange and capacity building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(l-r) IITA Director General, Dr Simeon Ehui; India\u2019s Minister of Agriculture, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan; and the Director General of ICAR, Dr Mangi Lal Jat<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IITA delegation also met with Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, India\u2019s Minister of Agriculture, and P. S. Gangadhar, Joint Secretary for Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of External Affairs, to explore opportunities for strengthening agricultural R&D cooperation between India and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These strategic engagements reaffirm IITA\u2019s commitment to building robust partnerships that advance sustainable agriculture and food security across continents. By combining India\u2019s innovation capacity with Africa\u2019s vast agricultural potential, the partnership aims to accelerate the development and scaling of solutions that address global challenges in food systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IITA expresses gratitude to MSSRF for the invitation and warm hospitality and looks forward to turning these discussions into impactful joint initiatives that benefit farmers and communities across the Global South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contribu\u00e9 par \u2018Timilehin Osunde<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To mark the 100th birth anniversary of the late Professor M. S. 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