National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Brainstorming Session
on
Horticultural Innovations to Enhance Export from India

November 28, 2025

The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) organised a brainstorming session on “Horticultural Innovations to Enhance Export from India” in hybrid mode on November 28, 2025 at NAAS, NASC Complex, New Delhi under the chairmanship of Dr Himanshu Pathak, President, NAAS, and Co-chairmanship of Dr Sanjay Kumar Singh, DDG (Horticultural Science), New Delhi. The session was conducted under the guidance of Dr W.S. Lakra and Dr Ashok Kumar Singh, Secretaries, NAAS. Dr Sudhakar Pandey, ADG (FVS & MP), ICAR, New Delhi and Dr Sant Kumar, Principal Scientist, ICAR-NIAP, New Delhi, served as Convener and Co-Convener, respectively. The welcome address was delivered by Dr Ashok Kumar Singh, Secretary, NAAS. He highlighted the significance of Indian horticulture sector and its contribution to global horticulture production, and emphasized the need for a policy framework to strengthen strategies aimed at boosting India’s horticulture exports. He also suggested the requirement of more investment in research and development. Both conveners, Dr Sudhakar Pandey and Dr Sant Kumar, made presentations on “Horticulture sector in India: present status, challenges, and research roadmap” and “Horticulture in India: growth, export performance and issues”, respectively."