New Delhi (12.11.2024): The Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) has appointed former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu as the new Chairman. Prabhu, a board member of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) and former Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, has been nominated as Chairman by the newly constituted 24 members of the ICFA Board. 

India’s first Agri Exports Policy was launched under Prabhu’s leadership in 2018, which resulted in unprecedented growth of agriculture exports from 15 million MT in 2018 to 38 million MT in 2022. His commitment to working collaboratively with stakeholders across the agricultural value chain to create a more resilient food system in India would go a long way to build a robust ecosystem for all stakeholders, especially farmers.

“His extensive experience in the global arena, having served on several UN bodies, and as India’s Sherpa for G-7 and G-20 countries, Prabhu is set to lead ICFA in its mission to promote agro trade, technology and investments in agriculture by expanding ICFA’s global presence through collaborations and partnerships,” said the outgoing chairman, Dr M J Khan.

Speaking on the occasion, Suresh Prabhu said, “I am honoured to take on the role of Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture. I believe that by harnessing innovation, collaborating across stakeholders, and focusing on policies that benefit both farmers and the entire food and agriculture value chain, we can transform India into a global leader in agriculture and food security. I look forward to working with all stakeholders to realise this vision.”

In addition, the new leadership team at ICFA also features Dr Tarun Shridhar (Former Union Secretary) as DG, Dr Ashok Dalwai (Chairman, PM Task Force on DFI) as Co-chair, Dr Meenesh Shah (Chairman, NDDB) and Simon Wiebusch (MD, Bayer Crop Science), as Vice Chairs, who will help the organisation navigate new heights.