(Track 4: Country Deep-Dive [Philippines and India] and Plant Health Showcase)
This session aims to accelerate investment mobilization for India’s sustainable and inclusive growth by, strengthening public-private alignment and increasing private co-financing. Specifically, the session will generate actionable takeaways across three strategic pillars: Efficient Water Resources Management, Value Addition and Marketing for Agriculture, and Natural Capital Protection and Management.
Introduction of Key Speakers
Alexia Michels, Senior Water Resources Specialist, SD2- AFNR
Opening Remarks
Sona Shrestha, Director General, South Asia Department, ADB
Reflection on India-ADB collaboration (video)
Keynote Presentations - India’s strategic approaches (long-term & short-term)
- MoJS’ Pathway
Archana Varma, Additional Secretary, and Mision Director, National Water Mission, MoJS (online) - MoEFCC’s Pathway
Ramesh Pandey, Additional Director General, Forest and Wildlife, MoEFCC (online) - Himachal Pradesh’ Pathway
C. Paulrasu, Secretary, Horticulture, Government of Himachal Pradesh
Scene setting – ADB’s partnership with India
Takeshi Ueda, Director, SD2- AFNR
Panel discussion: Investment Focus towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Moderator: Mio Oka, Country Director, ADB India Resident Mission, SARD, ADB
Panelists:
Vikas Rajoria, Additional Project Director and Project Administrator, Mohanpura–Kundalia Project Management Unit, Madhya Pradesh Water Resources Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. India.
Pradeep Kumar, Project Director, Sikkim NCC Project
Ganesh P.G., Agribusiness Investment Team, PSOD, ADB
Q&A Session
Closing Remarks
Qingfeng Zhang, Senior Director, SD2-AFNR
