NITI Aayog’s GROW Initiative

NITI Aayog's GROW Initiative mind map
Recent News:
Launched:
Date: January 18-19, 2024
Location: India International Centre, New Delhi
Why:
Goal:
Develop Strategy:
For: Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems
What
Initiative Name: Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India
Organizers:
- NITI Aayog
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
- Food and Agriculture Organization
Focus Areas:
- Climate Resilient Agriculture
Experiences and Pathways:
- Examine: Impact on Climate
- Role: Carbon Sequestration
- Digital Infrastructure and Solutions
- Financing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems
Domestic and Global:
- Investment Structures
- Climate Resilient Value Chains
- Production Practices
For: Climate Resilience
- Gender Mainstreaming
In: Social Inclusion
For: Climate Resilience
Attendees:
- Government Representatives
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics
- National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management
- World Bank
- International Food Policy Research Institute
- Delegation of European Union
- International Finance Cooperation
- United Nations Agencies
Where:
Location: New Delhi, India
Who:
Keynote Speaker: Prof Ramesh Chand
Role: Member of NITI Aayog
Manoj Ahuja:
Role: Secretary, MoA&FW
Shombi Sharp:
Role: UN Resident Coordinator in India
Takayuki Hagiwara:
Role: FAO Representative in India
How:
Approach:
- Multi-stakeholder Meeting
- Discussions and Deliberations
Goals:
- Identify National Priorities
- Policy Platforms for Financing
- Regional Collaboration
- Climate Advocacy Campaigns
Significance:
- Addresses Climate Change Impact
- Incentivizes Farmers
- Focuses on Sustainable Agriculture
Challenges:
- Climate Vulnerability of Indian Agriculture
Affected by:
- Extreme Temperatures
- Droughts
- Floods
- Cyclones
- Soil Salinity
Way Forward:
- Increase Global Climate Finance
- Leverage Domestic Budgets
- Engage Private Sector

The NITI Aayog’s GROW initiative, known as the “Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India,” is a partnership between NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and the FAO. Launched in January 2024, it aims to develop strategies for climate-resilient agrifood systems in India. The initiative focuses on areas like climate-resilient agriculture, digital solutions, financing, and gender mainstreaming. It involves multiple stakeholders, including government, international organizations, and private sectors, to address challenges in Indian agriculture due to climate change and to promote sustainable practices.

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