International Salinity Conference 3.0
WE-CARE-2025: Worldwide Efforts on Cutting-Edge Approaches for Restoring Saline Ecosystems
Secondary salinization and sodification of agricultural land are among the key factors behind unsustainable farming practices.
Worldwide, the total area of salt‑affected soils amounts to 1381 million ha (Mha), or 10.7% of the total global land area,
impacting the livelihoods of over 2.6 billion people (about 74% of resource-poor farmers) and nearly 52% of global agricultural land.
Economically, this issue causes an annual loss of around US$ 6.3 billion. Predictions indicate a considerable spread of salt-affected
soils in the coming decades, threatening global food security. The largest areas are found in Australia (357 Mha), Argentina (153 Mha),
Kazakhstan (94 Mha), the Russian Federation (77 Mha), the United States (73.4 Mha), the Islamic Republic of Iran (55.6 Mha), the Sudan (43.6 Mha),
Uzbekistan (40.9 Mha), Afghanistan (38.2 Mha), and China (36 Mha). These ten countries account for 70 percent of the total area of
salt‑affected soils of the world. Technological advances have helped mitigate the problem in large areas, restoring their agricultural potential.
In India, 6.73 million hectares are affected by salinity, with 2.95 million hectares of saline land across 16 states.
Annual crop production losses due to salinity and sodicity are estimated at 16.84 million tonnes, amounting to a loss of
₹ 2300 (~$27) million. The situation is expected to further worsen, with projections suggesting that the affected area may increase
to 16.2 million hectares by 2050. The primary causes include inadequate drainage systems, waterlogging, unsustainable farming practices,
and the growing use of low-quality groundwater for irrigation. These challenges underscore the urgent need for sustainable management of
salt-affected lands to prevent further expansion and protect food security, especially in the context of climate change.
The ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI) in Karnal, Haryana, India, has made significant contributions to the
development of technologies for the reclamation and productive management of salt-affected soils and waters. The ICAR-CSSRI is
one of the world’s leading institutions fully dedicated to development of technologies for managing saline lands for agricultural
production. For decades, it has been at the forefront of developing integrated solutions for the management of salt-affected soils
and waters, reaching millions of farmers through effective extension programs.
The "International Symposium on Salt Affected Soils" in 1980 marked the beginning of global collaborative efforts to
combat soil salinity and improve the livelihoods of farmers in affected regions. Considering the increasing
importance of salinity management for sustainable agriculture production in changing climate, the salinity experts
founded the Indian Society of Soil Salinity and Water Quality (ISSSWQ) in 2008 at Karnal. This society was formed
with the aim of advancing research and development in soil salinity and water quality management. In 2019, the
society organized the First International Conference “Golden Jubilee International Salinity Conference on Resilient
Agriculture in Saline Environment under Changing Climate: Challenges and Opportunities (RAISE-II),” during 21-23 February,
marking the 50th anniversary of the ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), Karnal, India. Subsequently,
the Second International Salinity Conference (ISC-2024) was organised during 14-16 February, 2024 at ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal.
In response to the growing challenges of climate change and global food security, the ISSSWQ, Karnal and ACAR, Goa are
now jointly organizing the Third International Salinity Conference 3.0(WE-CARE-2025), in Goa, India. ICAR- CSSRI, Karnal,
and ICAR- CCARI, Goa are also collaborating in this endeavour under aegis of ICAR, New Delhi. This important event aims to
unite global experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the critical issue of salt-affected soils and ecosystems,
fostering innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture in saline environments.
Conference Abstract Themes
This conference aims to explore the challenges and solutions for the sustainable management of salt-affected soils. It will focus on the latest technological advancements and research in soil reclamation, environmental quality, soil health improvement, and climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. The conference will also emphasize the importance of food security and the role of salt-affected soil restoration in achieving sustainable agriculture. The key objectives of this conference typically focused on addressing the challenges and strategies involved in restoring and preserving saline ecosystems. The objectives include:
- Developments in characterization of salt-affected soils, water and habitats
- Uptrends in remote/proximal sensing, GIS and spectroscopy for delineation, mapping and real-time monitoring of saltaffected/stressed ecologies
- Renements in amendments and methodologies for reclamation of salt-affected soils and water
- Renaissances in productive management of salt and water-stressed agro-ecosystems
- Alternate land uses for gaining remuneration and eco-services on salt-affected ecologies
- Advancements in understanding of physiological mechanisms of salt tolerance in plants
- Progress in breeding approaches and evolution of crops, varieties and cropping systems for salt-stressed ecosystems
- Impact of climate change on salinization processes and carbon sequestration
- Climate change resilience strategies for sustainable agriculture in salt-stressed conditions
- Socio-economic impacts of salinity on farmers, communities and eco-services
- Approaches and policy interventions to engage farmers, local communities, FPOs, NGOs, government entities and the private sector for effective restoration of salt-stressed ecosystems
Theme-1: Advancements in approaches to characterize, delineate and map salt-affected and stress-prone ecologies
Theme-2: Developments in the reclamation of salt-affected/stressed ecologies
Theme-3: Evolutions in multi-stress tolerance development in crops for sustainability of saline ecologies
Theme-4: Salt-stressed ecologies v/s climate change
Theme-5: Socio-economic dimensions, eco-services and policy-governance of saline eco-system restoration
Theme-6: Special session on "Sustainable Coastal Agriculture”
By addressing these objectives, the conference aims to bring together global stakeholders to enhance efforts in restoring the world's saline ecosystems, ensuring their sustainability and resilience for future generations. The event promises to be a significant gathering, featuring keynote and plenary speakers from across the world and will facilitate important discussions on policy development and the future of soil salinity management globally. The organizing committee invites researchers, scholars, and other stakeholders to actively participate and contribute to this vital discourse on the sustainable restoration of saline ecosystems.
Important Dates
| Conference dates | 29 October - 01 November 2025 |
| Abstract submission begins | 01st May to 01st October 2025 |
| Early bird registration commences | 01st May to 10th September 2025 |
| Abstract Acceptance closes | 05th October 2025 |
| Regular-Registration closes | 10th September to 15th October 2025 |
| On-site-Registration | 28-29 October 2025 |
Registration
| Participant Category | Physical Mode | Virtual Mode | ||
| Regular Registration | On-site Registration | Regular Registration | On-site Registration | |
| India (INR) | ||||
| Delegates (Members - ISSSWQ) | ₹ 8,000/- | ₹ 9,000/- | ₹ 3,000/- | ₹ 3,500/- |
| Delegates (Non-Members - ISSSWQ) | ₹ 10,000/- | ₹ 11,000/- | ₹ 4,000/- | ₹ 4,500/- |
| Delegates (JRF/SRF/RA/YP/FA Members - ISSSWQ) | ₹ 6,000/- | ₹ 7,000/- | ₹ 2,000/- | ₹ 2,500/- |
| Delegates (JRF/SRF/RA/YP/FA Non-Members - ISSSWQ) | ₹ 7,000/- | ₹ 8,000/- | ₹ 3,000/- | ₹ 3,500/- |
| Delegates (Students Members - ISSSWQ) | ₹ 4,000/- | ₹ 5,000/- | ₹ 2,000/- | ₹ 2,500/- |
| Delegates (Students Non-Members - ISSSWQ) | ₹ 5,000/- | ₹ 6,000/- | ₹ 2,500/- | ₹ 3,000/- |
| Industry/Private representatives | ₹ 15,000/- | ₹ 16,000/- | ₹ 5,000/- | ₹ 5,500/- |
| Accompanying Person | ₹ 6,000/- | ₹ 6,000/- | - | - |
| SAARC/AARDO Countries (USD) | ||||
| Delegates | $ 175 | $ 200 | $ 100 | $ 125 |
| Delegates (Students) | $ 150 | $ 200 | $ 75 | $ 100 |
| Industry/Private Representatives | $ 350 | $ 400 | $ 100 | $ 125 |
| Accompanying Person | $ 150 | $ 150 | - | - |
| Other Countries (USD) | ||||
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| Delegates (Students) | $ 200 | $ 250 | $ 75 | $ 100 |
| Industry/Private Representatives | $ 500 | $ 600 | $ 100 | $ 125 |
| Accompanying Person | $ 200 | $ 200 | - | - |
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Conference Committee
Advisory Committee
Chairperson Dr. M.L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, New Delhi
Co-Chairperson Dr. Himanshu Pathak, DG, ICRISAT, Hyderabad
Dr. S.K. Chaudhari, Director General, The Fertilizer Association of India, New Delhi
Dr. S.K. Ambast, Chairman, CGWB, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Members Dr. Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Deputy Director General (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. D.K.Yadav, Deputy Director General (CS), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Rajbir Singh, Deputy Director General (Extn), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (Horticultural Science), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science & Education), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. S.N. Jha, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Engineering), ICAR, New Delhi
Chairperson Dr. M.L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, New Delhi
Co-Chairperson Dr. Himanshu Pathak, DG, ICRISAT, Hyderabad
Dr. S.K. Chaudhari, Director General, The Fertilizer Association of India, New Delhi
Dr. S.K. Ambast, Chairman, CGWB, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Members Dr. Amaresh Kumar Nayak, Deputy Director General (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. D.K.Yadav, Deputy Director General (CS), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Rajbir Singh, Deputy Director General (Extn), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (Horticultural Science), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science & Education), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. S.N. Jha, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Engineering), ICAR, New Delhi
Organizing Committee
Chairperson Dr. R.K. Yadav, President, ISSSWQ and Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal (Haryana)
Members Dr. S.K. Dubey, Ex. Head, ICAR-IISWC RC, Agra (U.P.) Emeritus Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI,Karnal
Dr. P.R. Bhatnagar, Emeritus Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI,Karnal
Dr A. K Mandal, Emeritus Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI,Karnal
Dr. Vilas K. Kharche, Director of Research PDKV, Akola (Maharashtra), Vice President, ISSSWQ
Dr. D S Bundela, Principal scientist lCAR-CSSRl, Vice President, ISSSWQ, Karnal
Dr. O.P. Choudhary, Former Head, Department of SoilScience PAU, Ludhiana
Dr S.K. Sanwal, Head Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. A.K.Rai, Head, Division of Soil & Crop Mgt, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Satyender Kumar, Head, Division of Irrigation & drainage Engineering, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. D Burman, Head ICAR-CSSRI, RRS Canning (West Bengal)
Dr. Anil Chinchmalatpure, Head, ICAR-CSSRI RRS Bharuch (Gujarat)
Dr. A. K. Dubey, Head ICAR-CSSRI, RRS Lucknow (U.P.)
Dr. R L Meena, Project Coordinator (A), ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal (Haryana)
Dr. M.J. Kaledhonkar, Head, ICAR-IISWC, Vasad
Dr. Anil Kumar, Principal Scientist, Division of SSR, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Neeraj Kulshrestha, Principal Scientist, Division of CI, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Anita Maan, Principal Scientist, Division of CI, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Ajay Kumar Bhardwaj, Principal Scientist, Division of SCM, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Rakesh Banyal, Principal Scientist, Division of CI, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Babu Lal Meena, Principal Scientist, Division of CI, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Gajender Yadav, General Seceratry, ISSSWQ and Principal Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Arvind Kumar, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Suresh Kumar, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI. Karnal
Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Chairperson Dr. R.K. Yadav, President, ISSSWQ and Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal (Haryana)
Members Dr. S.K. Dubey, Ex. Head, ICAR-IISWC RC, Agra (U.P.) Emeritus Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI,Karnal
Dr. P.R. Bhatnagar, Emeritus Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI,Karnal
Dr A. K Mandal, Emeritus Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI,Karnal
Dr. Vilas K. Kharche, Director of Research PDKV, Akola (Maharashtra), Vice President, ISSSWQ
Dr. D S Bundela, Principal scientist lCAR-CSSRl, Vice President, ISSSWQ, Karnal
Dr. O.P. Choudhary, Former Head, Department of SoilScience PAU, Ludhiana
Dr S.K. Sanwal, Head Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. A.K.Rai, Head, Division of Soil & Crop Mgt, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Satyender Kumar, Head, Division of Irrigation & drainage Engineering, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. D Burman, Head ICAR-CSSRI, RRS Canning (West Bengal)
Dr. Anil Chinchmalatpure, Head, ICAR-CSSRI RRS Bharuch (Gujarat)
Dr. A. K. Dubey, Head ICAR-CSSRI, RRS Lucknow (U.P.)
Dr. R L Meena, Project Coordinator (A), ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal (Haryana)
Dr. M.J. Kaledhonkar, Head, ICAR-IISWC, Vasad
Dr. Anil Kumar, Principal Scientist, Division of SSR, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Neeraj Kulshrestha, Principal Scientist, Division of CI, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Anita Maan, Principal Scientist, Division of CI, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Ajay Kumar Bhardwaj, Principal Scientist, Division of SCM, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Rakesh Banyal, Principal Scientist, Division of CI, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Babu Lal Meena, Principal Scientist, Division of CI, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Gajender Yadav, General Seceratry, ISSSWQ and Principal Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Arvind Kumar, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Suresh Kumar, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI. Karnal
Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
National Steering Committee
Chairperson Dr. R.K. Yadav, Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Co-Chairperson Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa
Members Dr. P.S. Minhas, Ex Director, NIASM, Baramati
Dr. P.S. Minhas, Ex Director, NIASM, Baramati
Dr. K Sammi Reddy, Director, NIASM, Baramati
Dr. D.L.N. Rao, Ex PC, IISS, Bhopal
Dr. K.K. Singh, Vice Chancellor, SVPUAT, Meerut
Dr. Dheer Singh, Director, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal
Dr. J.C. Dagar, Former ADG (A&AF) ICAR & Chief Editor, JSSWQ, Karnal
Dr. S.K. Gupta, Former Project Coordinator, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. O. P. Yadav, Ex Director, CAZRI, Jodhpur
Dr. S. P. Datta, Ex Director, IISS, Bhopal
Dr. Manoranjan Mohanty, Director, IISS, Bhopal
Dr. N. G. Patil, Director NBSS&LUP, Nagpur
Dr. Vinod Kumar Singh, Director, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad
Dr. M.J. Baig, Director, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha, India
Dr. Ratan Tiwari, Director, ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal
Dr. V.K. Mishra, Ex Director, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani
Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair
Dr. P. S. Brahmanand, Project Director, WTC, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Dr. Sunil Kumar, Director, ICAR-IIFSR, Modipuram, Meerut
Dr. Hanuman Sahay Jat, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana
Dr. P. Dey, Director, ATARI, Kolkata
Dr. Parvender Sheoran, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana
Dr. Damodaran, Director, ICAR- Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow
Dr. Arjamadatta Sarangi, Director, ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar
Dr. Anup Das, Director-ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Agronomy Specialist, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Dr. S. K. Purbey, Director, ICAR-MGIFRI, Motihari
Chairperson Dr. R.K. Yadav, Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Co-Chairperson Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa
Members Dr. P.S. Minhas, Ex Director, NIASM, Baramati
Dr. P.S. Minhas, Ex Director, NIASM, Baramati
Dr. K Sammi Reddy, Director, NIASM, Baramati
Dr. D.L.N. Rao, Ex PC, IISS, Bhopal
Dr. K.K. Singh, Vice Chancellor, SVPUAT, Meerut
Dr. Dheer Singh, Director, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal
Dr. J.C. Dagar, Former ADG (A&AF) ICAR & Chief Editor, JSSWQ, Karnal
Dr. S.K. Gupta, Former Project Coordinator, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. O. P. Yadav, Ex Director, CAZRI, Jodhpur
Dr. S. P. Datta, Ex Director, IISS, Bhopal
Dr. Manoranjan Mohanty, Director, IISS, Bhopal
Dr. N. G. Patil, Director NBSS&LUP, Nagpur
Dr. Vinod Kumar Singh, Director, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad
Dr. M.J. Baig, Director, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha, India
Dr. Ratan Tiwari, Director, ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal
Dr. V.K. Mishra, Ex Director, ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani
Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair
Dr. P. S. Brahmanand, Project Director, WTC, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Dr. Sunil Kumar, Director, ICAR-IIFSR, Modipuram, Meerut
Dr. Hanuman Sahay Jat, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana
Dr. P. Dey, Director, ATARI, Kolkata
Dr. Parvender Sheoran, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana
Dr. Damodaran, Director, ICAR- Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow
Dr. Arjamadatta Sarangi, Director, ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar
Dr. Anup Das, Director-ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Agronomy Specialist, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Dr. S. K. Purbey, Director, ICAR-MGIFRI, Motihari
Local Organizing Committee
Chairperson Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, Goa
Members Dr. Manohara KK, Sr. Scientist (GPB)
Dr. Shirish Narnaware, Sr. Scientist (Vet. Pathology)
Dr. N. Bommayasamy, Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK, North Goa
Dr. R. Solomon Rajkumar, Sr. Scientist (LPT)
Dr. Sreekanth G. B., Sr. Scientist (FRM)
Dr. Paramesha V, Sr. Scientist (Agronomy)
Dr. Gopal Ramdas Mahajan, Sr. Scientist (Soil Science)
Dr. Susitha Rajkumar, Sr. Scientist (Vet. Pathology)
Dr. Uthappa A.R., Sr. Scientist (Agroforestry)
Dr. Sujeet Desai, Scientist (LWME)
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Udharwar, SMS (Animal Science)
Mr. Vinod Ananda Ubarhande, ACTO
Mr. Sidharth Marathe, ACTO
Mr. Rahul Kulkarni, ACTO
Mrs. Pranjali Wadekar, STO (Computers)
Mr. Rahul Kumar, SMS (Agronomy)
Mr. Vishwajeet Prajapati, TO (Computers)
Chairperson Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, Goa
Members Dr. Manohara KK, Sr. Scientist (GPB)
Dr. Shirish Narnaware, Sr. Scientist (Vet. Pathology)
Dr. N. Bommayasamy, Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK, North Goa
Dr. R. Solomon Rajkumar, Sr. Scientist (LPT)
Dr. Sreekanth G. B., Sr. Scientist (FRM)
Dr. Paramesha V, Sr. Scientist (Agronomy)
Dr. Gopal Ramdas Mahajan, Sr. Scientist (Soil Science)
Dr. Susitha Rajkumar, Sr. Scientist (Vet. Pathology)
Dr. Uthappa A.R., Sr. Scientist (Agroforestry)
Dr. Sujeet Desai, Scientist (LWME)
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Udharwar, SMS (Animal Science)
Mr. Vinod Ananda Ubarhande, ACTO
Mr. Sidharth Marathe, ACTO
Mr. Rahul Kulkarni, ACTO
Mrs. Pranjali Wadekar, STO (Computers)
Mr. Rahul Kumar, SMS (Agronomy)
Mr. Vishwajeet Prajapati, TO (Computers)
International Advisory Committee
Chairperson Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, New Delhi
Co-Chairperson Dr. Gurbachan Singh, Ex-Director, CSSRI and Ex-Chairman, ASRB, New Delhi
Dr. Manoj Nardeo Singh, Secretary General, AARDO, India
Members Dr. Osamu KOYAMA, President, JIRCAS, Tsukuba, Japan
Dr. Tarifa Ajeif Alzaabi, DG, ICBA, Dubai (UAE)
Dr. Yvonne Pinto, DG, IRRI, Philippines
Dr. Bram Govaerts, DG, CIMMYT
Dr. Virender, IRRI, Philippines
Dr. Bhagirath Chouhan , Australia
Dr. Yashpal Sehrawat, IFDC
Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, Director IRRI South Asia Region Center, Varanasi, India
Dr. Aly Abousabaa, DG, ICARDA, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Edoardo Costantini, President, IUSS, Italy
Prof. Dr. Jorge Batlle-Sales, Chair, IUSS Comm 3.6 & Chair, INSAS
Dr. Konda Reddy Chavva, Assistant Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Dr. A. K. Sikka, IWMI Representative in India
Dr. Rattan Yadav, Aberystwyth University, UK
Dr. Yash Dang, The University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. A. Velmurugan, ADG (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Anil Kumar, ADG (TC), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. I.P. Abrol , Ex-DDG, ICAR (NRM), New Delhi
Dr. N.T. Singh, Ex-Director, CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. N.K. Tyagi, Ex-Member, ASRB, New Delhi
Dr. D.K. Sharma, Former Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. P.C. Sharma, Former Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. A.K. Vyas, Vice Chancellor, Agriculture University, Kota
Dr. Shiv Dhyani, Interim Country Director, ICRAF, India
Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, VC, PAU, Ludhiana
Dr. B.R. Kamboj, VC, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana
Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, VC, MHU, HTI, Karnal, Haryana
Dr. Balraj Singh, VC, SKNAU, Jobner- Jaipur
Dr. Arun Kumar, VC, Agriculture University, Jodhpur
Dr. Mahesh Gathala, CIMMYT Representative for India
Dr. B. Mishra, Ex VC, SKUAST, Jammu
Dr. R. K. Singh, Head, CDG, ICBA, Dubai (UAE)
Dr. Maria Konyushkova, FAO-GSP
Prof Lillian Øygarden, ESSC, Norway
Dr. Raj K Gupta, Ex Advisor, BISA, Ludhiana
Dr. P.K. Joshi, Former Director, South Asia, IFPRI, New Delhi
Dr Pratap Singh Birthal, Director, ICAR-NIAP, New Delhi
Dr. Bijendra Singh, VC, ANDUA&T, Kumarganj, Ayodhya
Dr. S.V.S. Raju, VC, BUA&T, Banda, UP
Dr. Anand Kumar Singh, VC,CSAUA&T, Kanpur, UP
Dr. K. B. Kathiria, VC, Anand Agriculture University, Gujarat
Dr Mohan Patel, VC, KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj, Gujarat
Dr. Z.P. Patel, VC, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat
Dr. R M Chauhan, VC, SDAU, S.K. Nagar, Gujarat
Dr. V. P. Chovatia, VC, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Gujarat
Chairperson Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, New Delhi
Co-Chairperson Dr. Gurbachan Singh, Ex-Director, CSSRI and Ex-Chairman, ASRB, New Delhi
Dr. Manoj Nardeo Singh, Secretary General, AARDO, India
Members Dr. Osamu KOYAMA, President, JIRCAS, Tsukuba, Japan
Dr. Tarifa Ajeif Alzaabi, DG, ICBA, Dubai (UAE)
Dr. Yvonne Pinto, DG, IRRI, Philippines
Dr. Bram Govaerts, DG, CIMMYT
Dr. Virender, IRRI, Philippines
Dr. Bhagirath Chouhan , Australia
Dr. Yashpal Sehrawat, IFDC
Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, Director IRRI South Asia Region Center, Varanasi, India
Dr. Aly Abousabaa, DG, ICARDA, Jordan
Prof. Dr. Edoardo Costantini, President, IUSS, Italy
Prof. Dr. Jorge Batlle-Sales, Chair, IUSS Comm 3.6 & Chair, INSAS
Dr. Konda Reddy Chavva, Assistant Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Dr. A. K. Sikka, IWMI Representative in India
Dr. Rattan Yadav, Aberystwyth University, UK
Dr. Yash Dang, The University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. A. Velmurugan, ADG (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. Anil Kumar, ADG (TC), ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. I.P. Abrol , Ex-DDG, ICAR (NRM), New Delhi
Dr. N.T. Singh, Ex-Director, CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. N.K. Tyagi, Ex-Member, ASRB, New Delhi
Dr. D.K. Sharma, Former Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. P.C. Sharma, Former Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. A.K. Vyas, Vice Chancellor, Agriculture University, Kota
Dr. Shiv Dhyani, Interim Country Director, ICRAF, India
Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, VC, PAU, Ludhiana
Dr. B.R. Kamboj, VC, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana
Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, VC, MHU, HTI, Karnal, Haryana
Dr. Balraj Singh, VC, SKNAU, Jobner- Jaipur
Dr. Arun Kumar, VC, Agriculture University, Jodhpur
Dr. Mahesh Gathala, CIMMYT Representative for India
Dr. B. Mishra, Ex VC, SKUAST, Jammu
Dr. R. K. Singh, Head, CDG, ICBA, Dubai (UAE)
Dr. Maria Konyushkova, FAO-GSP
Prof Lillian Øygarden, ESSC, Norway
Dr. Raj K Gupta, Ex Advisor, BISA, Ludhiana
Dr. P.K. Joshi, Former Director, South Asia, IFPRI, New Delhi
Dr Pratap Singh Birthal, Director, ICAR-NIAP, New Delhi
Dr. Bijendra Singh, VC, ANDUA&T, Kumarganj, Ayodhya
Dr. S.V.S. Raju, VC, BUA&T, Banda, UP
Dr. Anand Kumar Singh, VC,CSAUA&T, Kanpur, UP
Dr. K. B. Kathiria, VC, Anand Agriculture University, Gujarat
Dr Mohan Patel, VC, KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj, Gujarat
Dr. Z.P. Patel, VC, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat
Dr. R M Chauhan, VC, SDAU, S.K. Nagar, Gujarat
Dr. V. P. Chovatia, VC, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Gujarat
Convenors
Dr. R.K. Yadav, Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal (Email: cssridirector@gmail.com)
Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, Goa (Email: pkumarcssri@gmail.com)
Organizing Secretaries
Dr. Gajender Yadav, (+919812566001)
General Seceratry, ISSSWQ and Principal Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan, (+919595167318)
Senior Scientist, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, Goa
Co-Organizing Secretaries
Dr. Arvind Kumar, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI (+919996020251)
Dr. Suresh Kumar, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI (+919958461923)
Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI (+917455082499)
Dr. Paramesha V., Senior Scientist, ICAR-CCARI (+919834910673)
Dr. Uthappa A.R., Senior Scientist, ICAR-CCARI (+918807382502)
Dr. Sujeet Desai, Scientist, ICAR-CCARI (+918010303769)
Dr. Vinod Ubarhande, FS, ICAR-CCARI (+917588103478)
International Co-ordinators
Dr. Sanjay Arora
Dr. D.S. Bundela
Dr. Dhiman Burman
Dr. Ajay Bhardwaj
Dr. R.K. Yadav, Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal (Email: cssridirector@gmail.com)
Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, Goa (Email: pkumarcssri@gmail.com)
Organizing Secretaries
Dr. Gajender Yadav, (+919812566001)
General Seceratry, ISSSWQ and Principal Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan, (+919595167318)
Senior Scientist, ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa, Goa
Co-Organizing Secretaries
Dr. Arvind Kumar, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI (+919996020251)
Dr. Suresh Kumar, Senior Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI (+919958461923)
Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Scientist, ICAR-CSSRI (+917455082499)
Dr. Paramesha V., Senior Scientist, ICAR-CCARI (+919834910673)
Dr. Uthappa A.R., Senior Scientist, ICAR-CCARI (+918807382502)
Dr. Sujeet Desai, Scientist, ICAR-CCARI (+918010303769)
Dr. Vinod Ubarhande, FS, ICAR-CCARI (+917588103478)
International Co-ordinators
Dr. Sanjay Arora
Dr. D.S. Bundela
Dr. Dhiman Burman
Dr. Ajay Bhardwaj
