Pankaj Vashisht

Economist, Associate Professor @ RIS

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🎥 44 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐈𝐒: 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

The 44th Foundation Day celebrations featured a special documentary tracing 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
journey since 1983.

📚 Four Decades of Policy Research
🌏 Advancing India’s Engagement with the Global South
🤝 Strengthening South–South Cooperation
📈 Shaping Policy on Trade, Development, Technology & Sustainability
🌐 Building Global Partnerships and Knowledge Networks

▶️ Watch the documentary and revisit 44 years of RIS’s contributions to policy, partnerships, and development.

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𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉.𝐁. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Since joining RIS in 1995, Mr. J.B. Thakuri (fondly known as JB) has been an integral part of the institution’s journey. We thank him for his three decades of dedicated service and invaluable contributions.

We wish him good health, happiness, and continued fulfilment in the years ahead. We look forward to seeing him enjoy a well-deserved and rewarding new innings.
While he may be retiring from active service, Mr. Thakuri will continue to remain an integral part of the RIS family and its journey.

🎬 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐈𝐒 🔽

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🎉𝐑𝐈𝐒 @44 | 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 44𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲

@RIS_NewDelhi family extends sincere gratitude to Hon'ble Minister of State for External Affairs, 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮 (@PmargheritaBJP) for his continued support and guidance, and to all our distinguished speakers and guests for joining us on the occasion of our 44th Foundation Day celebrations. Their presence, insights, and encouragement made this occasion truly memorable.

In a special video message, Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs, 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮, congratulated RIS on 44 years of dedicated service to policy research and highlighted its important contributions in advancing India’s foreign policy priorities, strengthening South–South cooperation, and amplifying the voice of the Global South.

Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), Director General, RIS highlighted RIS's evolution from a visionary idea in 1983 to a leading institution fostering dialogue among scholars, policymakers, diplomats, and practitioners to address critical development challenges.

Commending RIS's growing contributions to policy research and international cooperation, the Foundation Day Lecture by Prof. @Ramesh_ChandDr, Former Member, NITI Aayog, outlined ten key priority areas for strengthening India–Africa agricultural cooperation.

Ms. @aparnaray_ifs, Joint Secretary (PP&R), @MEAIndia appreciated RIS's sustained contributions to policy research, international engagement, and South–South cooperation, noting its role in providing intellectual leadership and supporting evidence-based policymaking.

Dr. @seshadrichari, Member, Governing Council, RIS, paid tribute to RIS's founder Shri G.P. Parthasarathi and reaffirmed the institution's commitment to advancing economic diplomacy, South–South cooperation, and solutions for emerging global challenges.

The celebrations also provided an opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. J.B. Thakuri for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions to RIS. We extend our warmest wishes to him for the years ahead, and he will continue to remain an integral part of the RIS family.

The programme concluded with reflections and vote of thanks by Prof. @Prabir_India. RIS remains guided by the values of collective wisdom, cooperation, and a shared commitment to a more inclusive and equitable world.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬....

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🎉𝐑𝐈𝐒 44𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 - 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑰: 𝑴𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔

Chairing the session, Dr. Ramesh Singh @ICRISATRamesh, @ICRISAT, Hyderabad, emphasized that climate-resilient landscapes provide a cost-effective, science-based pathway for restoring degraded ecosystems, enhancing water security, improving agricultural productivity, and strengthening resilience to climate change.

Dr. V. Sridhar, @NDDB_Coop, Anand, highlighted India’s dairy cooperative model as a successful framework for enhancing rural incomes, women’s empowerment, and food security. He also noted that NDDB has signed MoUs with Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda to share India’s dairy cooperative experience.

Dr. Prabhakar, Director, @atari_icar, highlighted NICRA’s contribution to building adaptive agricultural systems and improving farmers’ preparedness for climate risks. Drawing on NICRA’s experience, he underlined the significant potential for India–Africa collaboration in climate-smart agriculture, capacity building, and knowledge sharing.

Dr. H. S. Sidhu, Member, International Conservation Agriculture Advisory Panel for Africa, noted that demonstration sites, custom hiring models, and scale-appropriate technologies can accelerate the adoption of sustainable farming practices across the continent.

Dr. P. S. Brahmanand, Water Technology Centre, @iaripusa1, New Delhi, emphasized that India and Africa can collaborate in scaling evidence-based solar solutions to promote climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural development.

Mr. R. P. Mishra, @IIifsr, Meerut, highlighted Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) as a sustainable approach for small and marginal farmers. He further noted the scope for India–Africa collaboration through adaptation, knowledge exchange, and institutional partnerships in regions characterized by similar smallholder farming systems.

Dr. Pratheepa C. M. and Mr. Prajeesh P., @mssrf, Chennai, emphasized that India’s national online platform for community seed banks offers a scalable model for Africa by connecting seed banks and supporting organizations, fostering networking and institutional linkages, and enabling cross-learning and knowledge exchange through a centralized information hub.

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🎉𝐑𝐈𝐒 44𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 - 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑾𝒂𝒚 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂–𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

Dr. P. K. Joshi, Vice President @NAASIndia, chaired the session and underlined that technology, enabling policies, inclusive institutions, and infrastructure are the key pillars of agricultural transformation and resilient growth.

Mr. David Moore, CEO, Farm Hub, advocated the creation of an India–Africa Agricultural Mechanization Bridge to connect Indian technologies and expertise with Africa’s agricultural potential.

Dr. @RajanRatna, Coordinator, @DakshinNews, stressed the need to deepen cooperation in trade, value addition, digital agriculture, standards, and investments to strengthen food security and farmer competitiveness.

Mr. Deepak Pareek, Founder, HnyB, emphasised on long-term partnerships based on trust, agro-processing, capacity building, and farmer-centric solutions.

Prof. C. S. C. Shekhar, Professor and Head, AERU, Institute of Economic Growth, highlighted the role of trade, investments, capacity building, and digital public infrastructure in advancing agricultural development across Africa.

Prof. @RamSinghEcon, Director, @DelhiSchoolOfEC, emphasized that stakeholder trust, institutional support, AI, and data-driven approaches are essential for addressing productivity, food security, and climate challenges.

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𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐁𝐓𝐓𝐍𝐅) | 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜

📢 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞: 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒

Join the discussion at the BTTNF Inception Conference as leading experts explore how BRICS can help shape a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive development financing architecture for the Global South.

📅 1 June 2026
🕓 04:00–05:00 PM (IST)
🔗𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/9wOl53LBZn

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫: Mr. Rajkiran Rai, Managing Director, @NaBFID_official

𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬:
🔹Professor Bambang Brodjonegoro, Dean, @ADBInstitute, Tokyo
🔹Professor Ashima Goyal, Emeritus Professor @Igidr_Mumbai
🔹Dr. Amar Bhattacharya, Senior Fellow, Center for Sustainable Development, @BrookingsInst, USA
🔹Mr. @mkessler_DC, Executive Director, @FinDevLab, @PSEinfo, Paris

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#BRICS #BRICS2026 #FinancialCooperation #GlobalGovernance #EconomicCooperation #RIS #IPEA #ThinkTanks #SouthSouthCooperation #Finance #ResearchAndPolicy

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𝐇𝐨𝐧'𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐨𝐧 44𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲

On @RIS_NewDelhi’s 44th Foundation Day, Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Pabitra Margherita (@PmargheritaBJP), conveyed his warm greetings through a special video message.

In his address, Shri Margherita congratulated RIS on 44 years of dedicated service to policy research and highlighted its important contributions in advancing India’s foreign policy priorities, strengthening South–South cooperation, and amplifying the voice of the Global South through initiatives such as DAKSHIN.

The RIS family sincerely thanks him and expresses deep gratitude for his encouraging message and continued support, as RIS remains committed to fostering evidence-based policymaking and international cooperation.

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#RISFoundationDay #RIS44Years #GlobalSouth #SouthSouthCooperation #SSC #TrC #DevelopmentCooperation #PolicyResearch #PublicPolicy #DevelopmentCooperation #RISIndia #ResearchForDevelopment #ViksitBharat

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𝐑𝐈𝐒 44𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

Prof. @Ramesh_ChandDr, Former Member, NITI Aayog congratulated @RIS_NewDelhi on its 44th Foundation Day and commended the institution’s growing contributions to policy research and international cooperation on critical issues such as agriculture, biotechnology, intellectual property rights, and sustainable development.

He underlined the pivotal role of research and development (R&D) in driving economic growth and innovation. Further, he outlined ten key priority areas for strengthening India–Africa agricultural cooperation, emphasising the potential for deeper collaboration in agricultural transformation and food security.

@MEAIndia @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @seshadrichari @Abhijit_trade @nageshkum @RajanRatna @RamSinghEcon @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @RenuuMann @GaurPankhuri @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @forum_blue @FIDC_NewDelhi @ICRISAT

#RIS44thFoundationDay #RISFoundationDay #FoundationDayLecture #RISIndia #RISat44 #Agriculture #Biotechnology #IPR #SustainableDevelopment #RandD
#Innovation #IndiaAfricaCooperation #FoodSecurity
#SouthSouthCooperation #SSC #TrC #GlobalSouth #ViksitBharat

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Ms. @aparnaray_ifs, Joint Secretary (PP&R), @MEAIndia, congratulated @RIS_NewDelhi for its sustained contribution to policy research, international engagement, and South–South cooperation.

She commended the institution for translating the principles of inclusivity, equity, and South–South cooperation into practical outcomes, and for providing critical intellectual support to policymakers and negotiators. She noted that RIS enables India and the Global South to move beyond advocacy in international forums by demonstrating concrete action, fostering coalitions, and delivering intellectual leadership.

She expressed confidence that RIS would continue to play a vital role in addressing emerging challenges, as trade, technology, and economic issues increasingly shape the global landscape.

@SKSharma_World @Ramesh_ChandDr @seshadrichari @Abhijit_trade @nageshkum @RajanRatna @RamSinghEcon @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @RenuuMann @GaurPankhuri @ICRISAT @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @forum_blue @FIDC_NewDelhi

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On the 44th Foundation Day of @RIS_NewDelhi, Dr. @seshadrichari, Member, Governing Council, RIS, paid tribute to RIS founder Shri G.P. Parthasarathi for his visionary role in advancing economic diplomacy and South–South cooperation.

Emphasising that the world continues to face complex and multifaceted challenges, he underlined the need to work not only for present concerns but also for future generations, in keeping with the founding vision of RIS. He also highlighted the significance of the conference on India–Africa cooperation in agriculture as an important platform for advancing collaboration and shared development objectives.

@MEAIndia @SKSharma_World @Ramesh_ChandDr @seshadrichari @Abhijit_trade @nageshkum @RajanRatna @RamSinghEcon @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @RenuuMann @GaurPankhuri @ICRISAT @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @forum_blue @FIDC_NewDelhi

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44 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐈𝐒: 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬, 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

On the occasion of the 44th Foundation Day of RIS, Director General, Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World) reflected on a journey that began with a simple yet powerful belief that ideas matter, and that research can help shape a better future.

For over four decades, RIS has served as a platform where scholars, policymakers, diplomats, and practitioners come together to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the developing world. What began as a vision in 1983 has grown into a vibrant institution committed to advancing knowledge, strengthening South-South cooperation, and amplifying the voice of the Global South.

This occasion is not only about celebrating an institution; it is about honouring the people who built it, our former leaders, scholars, staff, partners, and friends across the world. Their dedication, wisdom, and unwavering belief in the RIS mission have shaped the institution we know today.

As we look ahead, we remain guided by the values on which RIS was founded: collective wisdom, cooperation, and a shared commitment to a more inclusive and equitable world.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 44𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬....

@PmargheritaBJP @MEAIndia @aparnaray_ifs @Ramesh_ChandDr @seshadrichari @Abhijit_trade @nageshkum @RajanRatna @RamSinghEcon @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @forum_blue @FIDC_NewDelhi @ICRISAT

#RISFoundationDay #RISat44 #GlobalSouth #SouthSouthCooperation #SSC #TrC #DevelopmentCooperation #PolicyResearch #DevelopmentCooperation #RISIndia

[RIS @RIS_NewDelhi]

𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 | 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

As the host institution for the BRICS Think Tank Network for Finance (BTTNF) during India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship, @RIS_NewDelhi is organising the BTTNF Inception Conference in virtual mode.

📅 Monday, 1 June 2026
🕒 03:00 PM (IST)
🔗𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://t.co/9wOl53LBZn

The conference will discuss:
🔹Changing Development Financing Landscape: Role of the BRICS
🔹Digital Finance: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges

@MEAIndia @BricsIndia2026 @SudhakarDalela @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @amolbaxi @GaurPankhuri @Shri_Nidhi_P @AvinashHan44621 @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19

#BRICS #BRICS2026 #FinancialCooperation #GlobalGovernance #EconomicCooperation #RIS #IPEA #ThinkTanks #SouthSouthCooperation #Finance #ResearchAndPolicy

[RIS @RIS_NewDelhi]

🎉𝐑𝐈𝐒@44 | 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 44𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Honoured to have Prof. @Ramesh_ChandDr, Former Member, NITI Aayog, deliver the Foundation Day Lecture at @RIS_NewDelhi 44th Foundation Day celebrations.

The RIS family is equally thankful to Ms. @aparnaray_ifs, Joint Secretary (PP&R), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and Dr. @seshadrichari, Member, Governing Council, RIS, for joining us and gracing the occasion with their presence.

@MEAIndia @SKSharma_World @ICRISAT @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @forum_blue @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @FIDC_NewDelhi

#RIS #FITM #BEF #CMEC #FoundationDay #GlobalSouth #DevelopmentCooperation #VoiceofGlobalSouth #VoGSS #India #Africa #IndiaAfrica #Partnership #Agriculture #Health #DPI #TechnologySharing #CapacityBuilding #TraditionalKnowledge #TraditionalMedicine #Maritime

[RIS @RIS_NewDelhi]

🎉𝐑𝐈𝐒 @44 | 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 44𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Privileged to have Hon'ble Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Pabitra Margherita (@PmargheritaBJP) deliver inaugural address (Virtual) at @RIS_NewDelhi 44th Foundation Day celebrations.

@MEAIndia @aparnaray_ifs @Ramesh_ChandDr @SKSharma_World @seshadrichari @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @forum_blue @FIDC_NewDelhi

#RIS #FITM #BEF #CMEC #FoundationDay #GlobalSouth #DevelopmentCooperation #VoiceofGlobalSouth #VoGSS #India #Africa #IndiaAfrica #Partnership #Agriculture #Health #DPI #TechnologySharing #CapacityBuilding #TraditionalKnowledge #TraditionalMedicine #Maritime

[RIS @RIS_NewDelhi]

🎉𝐑𝐈𝐒@44| 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 44𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲

At the 44th Foundation Day celebrations of @RIS_NewDelhi, we are honoured to have Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Pabitra Margherita (@PmargheritaBJP) deliver the inaugural address (Virtual). His valuable insights and continued guidance and support will further inspire RIS in strengthening its engagement on global development partnerships.

The RIS family is grateful and looks forward to the Foundation Day Lecture by Prof. @Ramesh_ChandDr, Former Member, NITI Aayog.

The inaugural session will also be graced by the presence of Ms. @aparnaray_ifs, Joint Secretary (PP&R), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and Dr. @seshadrichari, Member, Governing Council, RIS.

@MEAIndia @SKSharma_World @ICRISAT @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @rakeshkhar @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @AIC_aseanindia @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @FIDC_NewDelhi @fitm14 @fisd19 @forum_blue

#RIS #FITM #BEF #CMEC #FoundationDay #GlobalSouth #DevelopmentCooperation #VoiceofGlobalSouth #VoGSS #India #Africa #IndiaAfrica #Partnership #Agriculture #Health #DPI #TechnologySharing #CapacityBuilding #TraditionalKnowledge #TraditionalMedicine #Maritime

[Dakshin – Global South Centre of Excellence @DakshinNews]

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 | 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱

As part of the International Workshop on Harnessing Digital Technologies for Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture in Global South, jointly organized by DAKSHIN - Global South Centre of Excellence at @RIS_NewDelhi and Centre For Development and Enterprises Great Lakes (CDE) @ForEnterprises, Burundi, the panel explored innovations, challenges, and lessons shaping digital agriculture.

Moderating the session, Dr Pratap Singh Birthal, Distinguished Fellow, RIS, highlighted that agriculture remains central to economic development in the Global South, yet continues to face persistent challenges. He emphasized that digital agriculture and mobile technologies can help bridge the information gap between research institutions and farmers, supported by stronger institutions, infrastructure, investments, and extension systems.

Dr Jean Claude Nyamweru, Head of Agricultural Policy, CDE, Burundi, highlighted that while Burundi is still at an early stage of digital agriculture adoption, growing mobile phone penetration, youth engagement, government support, and international partnerships are creating new opportunities for agricultural transformation despite challenges.

Pr. Hicham El Moussaoui, Université Sultan Moulay Slimane de Béni-Mellal Maroc, Morocco, shared Morocco’s experience with digital agriculture and emphasized that technology alone cannot drive transformation unless solutions are affordable, practical, locally adapted, and supported by strong institutions and infrastructure. He highlighted examples such as smart irrigation, AI-based crop disease detection, digital market platforms, and satellite-based advisory systems.

Pr. Linda Kavuka Kiguhi, LLM, Founder of Think Tank - Suvira Africa, Kenya, stressed that digital agriculture innovations must better reflect the realities of Africa’s smallholder farmers, including limited internet access, low digital literacy, climate risks, and weak infrastructure. Drawing from examples in Kenya, she highlighted the importance of simple, multilingual, offline, farmer-centred, and inclusive technologies, particularly for women and marginalized communities.

#DigitalAgriculture #ClimateResilience #GlobalSouth #SustainableAgriculture #AI #Agritech #FoodSecurity #DAKSHIN #RIS #Burundi #CDE

@WakanaMonia2 @KEZAKIMANAInno1 @AgriGoI @icarindia @SKSharma_World @RajanRatna @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @susheco @GaurPankhuri

[Pankaj Vashisht @PV_Chat]

Join us tomorrow

[RIS @RIS_NewDelhi]

⌛️1 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨!

[RIS @RIS_NewDelhi]

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 | 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

@RIS_NewDelhi in partnership with @cadep_py convened a high-level webinar on '𝘐𝘕𝘋𝘐𝘈 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘌𝘙𝘊𝘖𝘚𝘜𝘙: 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘋𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴'.

The discussions brought together H.E. Mr. Fleming Raul Duarte Ramos (@FlemingDuarte1), Ambassador, Paraguay to India; H.E. Dr. Piyush Singh, Ambassador, @IndiainParaguay; along with eminent scholars and experts including Prof. Fernando Masi, Prof. Fernando Ribeiro, Prof. @manolo_gonzalo, Dr. Renato Baumann, Dr. @i_bartesaghi, Prof. Belén Servín, Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), and Dr. Pankaj Vashisht (@PV_Chat).

The deliberations highlighted the growing strategic relevance of India–MERCOSUR engagement and underlined the need to expand the India–MERCOSUR PTA into a more comprehensive framework to unlock opportunities in trade, investment, connectivity, and value-chain integration. The webinar also reaffirmed the importance of sustained policy dialogue and research collaboration in strengthening economic ties between India and MERCOSUR.

@MEAIndia @ICRISAT @RajanRatna @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @sabya_saha @pdash76 @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @forum_blue @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @FIDC_NewDelhi

#IndiaMERCOSUR #TradePolicy #GlobalSouth #EconomicCooperation

[Dakshin – Global South Centre of Excellence @DakshinNews]

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵

The Opening Session of the international workshop jointly organized by DAKSHIN - Global South Centre of Excellence at @RIS_NewDelhi and Centre For Development and Enterprises Great Lakes (CDE) @ForEnterprises, Burundi, highlighted the growing importance of digital innovation and South-South cooperation in transforming agriculture.

In the welcome remarks, Prof Sachin Kumar Sharma @SKSharma_World, Director General, RIS, highlighted the common challenges faced by countries across the Global South, including food insecurity, climate vulnerability, and low productivity. He emphasized that technologies such as AI, GIS, remote sensing, DPI, and mobile platforms can play a transformative role in building sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural systems, while stressing the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among developing countries.

Mr Aimable Manirakiza, CEO, CDE, Burundi, underlined the importance of partnership, trust, and shared responsibility among Global South countries. He noted that digital technologies can help farmers improve productivity, reduce losses, and adapt to climate challenges, while ensuring that innovation remains inclusive and accessible for rural communities.

Setting the context, Dr Rajan Sudesh Ratna @RajanRatna, Coordinator, DAKSHIN, highlighted that digital technologies can significantly contribute towards climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture. He noted that the workshop aims to facilitate the sharing of experiences from India, Burundi, and several other countries, while strengthening international cooperation and knowledge exchange.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr Rebbie Harawa @HarawaRebbie, Director Africa & Kenya Country Representative, @ICRISAT, highlighted the urgent agricultural challenges faced by the Global South, while emphasizing that countries across Africa and Asia are also emerging as important sources of innovation and resilience. She showcased digital agriculture initiatives including AI-based advisory tools, pest and disease detection applications, soil mapping technologies, and capacity-building programmes supporting smallholder farmers.

Mr Damien Macumi, Permanent Secretary of the National Land Commission (Deputy Ministry), Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and Livestock, Government of Burundi, highlighted Burundi’s commitment to agricultural transformation under its “Vision Burundi 2040–2060.” He stressed the importance of digital technologies, strategic partnerships, and capacity-building in strengthening productivity, climate resilience, and inclusive agricultural transformation.

#DigitalAgriculture #ClimateResilience #GlobalSouth #SustainableAgriculture #AI #Agritech #FoodSecurity #DAKSHIN #RIS #Burundi #CDE

@WakanaMonia2 @KEZAKIMANAInno1 @AgriGoI @icarindia @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19 @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @susheco @GaurPankhuri

[RIS @RIS_NewDelhi]

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 | 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮-𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑰 | 𝑫𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂–𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑

Chairing the session, Prof. @kathuria_rajat, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, @ShivNadarUniv, highlighted Africa’s growing significance for Indian investment and regional integration under AfCFTA.

Dr. Deepak Pareek, Founder, HnyB Tech-Incubations Pvt. Ltd., emphasised agriculture-led cooperation, strategic convergence, and region-specific engagement across Africa.

Mr. Tarun Sharma (@ttsharma), Deputy Managing Director, @IndiaEximBank, underlined the expanding scope of India–Africa collaboration in manufacturing, DPI, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education and renewable energy.

Amb. Abdoulie M. Touray, Chairman & CEO, SaHel Invest Management International (SIMI), identified Africa as the next global growth frontier and called for stronger India–Africa cooperation in value addition, SMEs, the digital economy, and health innovation.

Mr. Moustafa Hiridjee, CEO, VISEO Group & Managing Director, Ocean Trade, underlined the importance of deeper investment, stronger local integration, and long-term value creation in Africa’s evolving markets.

Dr. Priyadarshi Dash (@pdash76), Associate Professor, RIS, highlighted the need for blended finance, stronger project pipelines, and institutional support to expand India’s investment footprint in Africa.

Dr. Pankaj Vashisht (@PV_Chat), Associate Professor, RIS, underlined the importance of value-chain integration, manufacturing partnerships, cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, and trade facilitation to further strengthen India–Africa economic ties.

@MEAIndia @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @shishir_sh @sabya_saha @AmitK_PhD @sisjnu_official @susheco @GaurPankhuri @cmec_ris @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @fitm14 @fisd19

#IndiaAfrica #AfCFTA #GlobalSouth #Trade #Investment #SouthSouthCooperation #Development #RIS