India’s first ever “Animal Health Summit 2022” was organised on July 6, 2022 at NASC Complex, New Delhi.
About Animal Health Summit 2022
- The Animal Health Summit was held to understand the significance of health of animals in broader objective of India’s rural incomes & prosperity, food & nutrition security, and overall economic development.
- The summit was organised by Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) in collaboration with the Agriculture Today Group.
- Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, attended the event as chief guest and inaugurated the summit.
- It is a two-day event and hosted many panel discussions on topics including:
- Animal Health policy initiatives
- Business environment in Animal Health Sector
- Investment opportunities in Animal Health sector.
Cooperative Movement in Livestock Sector
While inaugurating the summit, Union Minister noted that, we need to strengthen the cooperative movement in livestock sector. He asked to use Ayurveda to ensure better animal health. He further asked for suggestions from citizens regarding initiatives, that can be implemented to recognise the work of veterinarians in India.
Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA)
Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture was established in 2015, following a prolonged consultations and global studies for 12 years. ICFA seeks to address the concerns and requirements of food and agriculture sector. ICFA works with the objective of empowering farmers and unbind the potential of food and agriculture sector in India, via policies, trade and partnerships. This objective would help in fulfilling global food & nutrition security and bring environmental sustainability.