Indian Society of Dryland Agriculture, ICAR- Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture In collaboration with Indian Council of Agricultural Research New Delhi organizes The International Conference:

International conference on Rainfed Agriculture: Building Pathways for Resilience & Sustainable Livelihoods during 29-31 January, 2025 at ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad , Telangana, India.

Conference Concept

Globally, Rainfed farming is practiced in about 80% of cultivated land and contributes 60% of world food. In India, rainfed agriculture occupy about 50% of net cultivated area, practiced in diverse agro-ecologies and contributes 40% of country's food basket and dominant producer of oilseeds, cotton, jute and allied fibres. In India, contribution of rainfed production to nutritious cereals and pulses is about 84-87%, cotton- 60% and 77% in oilseeds and support 60% of livestock and 40% of human population..

Fees Details

REGISTRATION FEE

For Foreign Delegates:
Category Physical Participants Registration Fee Online Participants Registration fee
Scientists US $ 600 US $ 300
Industry and private organizations US $ 900 US $ 450
Students/Research Scholars US $ 400 US $ 200
Accompanying member US $ 300 --

For Indian Delegates:
Category Physical Participants Registration Fee Online Participants Registration fee
ISDA Member Scientists (In-service) Rs. 8000 Rs. 4000
ISDA Member Scientists (Retired) Rs. 6000 Rs. 3000
Non-ISDA Members Rs. 9000 Rs. 4500
Industry and private organizations Rs. 12000 Rs. 6000
Student/Research Scholar Rs. 6,000 Rs. 3,000
Accompanying member Rs. 2500 ---

Key Conference Dates

- 20th January, 2025 Submission of Extended Summary
- 20th January, 2025 Acceptance of paper/extended summary
- 20th January, 2025 Registration fee (without late fee)
- 20th January, 2025 Request for Accommodation
- 20th January, 2025 Willingness for Congress Field Visit/Tour

Conference Programme

- 29 January , 2025 Inauguration
- 29-31 January , 2025 Symposia
- 29-30 January, 2025 Poster Sessions
- 29-31 January, 2025 Plenary Lectures
- 31 January,2025 Valedictory Session
- 31 January,2025 Field Visits/ICRISAT Visit

International Conference Themes

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Theme 1

Resource characterization, conservation, management and governance.

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Theme 2

Livelihood Diversification for risk mitigation & ecosystem services.

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Theme 3

Crop Improvement and management for biotic & abiotic Stress Mitigation.

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Theme 4

Sustainable soil management for resilient rainfed agro-ecosystem.

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Theme 5

Next-Gen Technologies: AI & ML, Remote Sensing, Modelling, Drones.

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Theme 6

Enabling Technology & Knowledge Dissemination For Scaling Impacts.

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Theme 7

Resilience Through Livestock and Fisheries in Rainfed Regions.

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Theme 8

Agroforestry and Horticulture for Risk Minimization.

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Theme 9

Mechanization, Processing and Value chains for Rainfed Crops and Systems.

Place of Attractions

General Information

About Hyderabad city

Hyderabad (5th Largest City in India), is the capital city of Telangana State (3rd Largest State in India). Hyderabad was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591 on the banks of Musi. Today the city covers an area of approximately 650 square km.

Time Zone

India has a single time zone. It is 5.5 hours ahead of the GMT, 4.5 hours behind the Australian Eastern Standard time and 11.5 hours ahead of American Eastern Standard Time (winter).

Weather

Weather during the conference period from 22-24 December 2022 would be very pleasant mostly dry and cool with mean minimum temperature ranging from 10 to 15 degree Celsius and maximum mean temperature around 28 degrees Celsius

Language

The official language of Hyderabad is Telugu but there are various other regional languages spoken by the people of the state of Telangana. English is used for official and commercial purposes. Most people on the streets understand and converse in English. The other languages popular here in Hyderabad are Urdu and Hindi.

Insurance

The Organizing Committee assumes no liability for participant’s personal accidents, sickness and theft or property damage. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.

Taxi

Taxis are on call 24hrs over the telephone/online/mobile apps. Air-conditioned taxis are available at both the International and domestic terminals of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The distance from airport to venue is approximately 22kms.