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Telangana’s Agricultural Advancements to be Showcased in the United States

Agriculture and IT ministers will discuss government achievements and initiatives in the sector at the Borlaug Conference in Iowa, addressing global food security challenges.

Updated on: 9 October, 2023 11:39 AM IST By: Shivangi Rai
Agriculture Minister Singireddy Niranjan Reddy and IT and Industries Minister K Taraka Rama Rao are set to participate in the Borlaug International Conference. (Image Courtesy- Twitter/Singireddy Niranjan Reddy)

Agriculture Minister Singireddy Niranjan Reddy and IT and Industries Minister K Taraka Rama Rao will be attending the Borlaug International Conference in Demoyin, Iowa, USA, from October 24 to 26.

The Telangana state government has granted official approval for their participation in this important event. Their primary aim at the conference is to highlight the remarkable progress made by Telangana's agriculture sector over the past decade.

Terry Branstad, the President of the 'World Food Prize Foundation,' extended an invitation to KTR to speak about Telangana's impressive achievements in agriculture during the last ten years.

Both ministers are eager to share insights and discuss various pro-agriculture policies initiated by the Telangana government, as well as the significant advancements made in the agriculture sector.

The Borlaug International Conference, named after Norman Borlaug, a pioneer of the global green revolution, is an annual gathering that serves as a platform for addressing the challenges related to food security in the global agriculture sector. This year's conference is expected to host around 1,200 attendees from around the world, with thousands more participating online.

Accompanying Ministers KTR and Singireddy Niranjan Reddy will be Finance Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Agriculture Secretary Raghunandan Rao, and Telangana Seeds MD Dr Keshavulu. Their presence underscores Telangana's commitment to agricultural development and its dedication to tackling global food security challenges. The participation of these ministers and officials from Telangana in the Borlaug International Conference showcases the state's significant achievements in agriculture and its proactive role in contributing to global efforts to ensure food security.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate, and learn from leading global experts in agriculture.

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