20-22 October 2026
The Academy participated in the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, held from October 20–22 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, showcasing India’s agricultural research excellence and commitment to global food security.
Seven Indian high school students, selected through the NAAS-YUVA initiative, participated in the Global Youth Institute (GYI), presenting research papers addressing critical global food-security challenges. In a proud moment, Ms. Ameena Nazreen won the GYI Award of US$500, bringing laurels to India and NAAS.
Another key highlight was the signing of an MoU between NAAS and the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), USA, in the presence of Dr. B.S. Dwivedi, Secretary NAAS and Dr. K.M. Maredia, Foreign Secretary, NAAS, to strengthen international cooperation in agricultural research, education, and knowledge exchange.
Dr. M. L. Jat, President NAAS emphasized the importance of global partnerships in agricultural higher education to nurture young talent and advance sustainable, resilient, and food-secure agri-food systems.
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