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Thursday, November
14, 2024 (10:30 AM - 05:00 PM IST)
Imaginarium AliGunjan
NDA Research Centre
Awas Phata - Awas Road,
Behind Siddheshwar Temple & Talao,
Taluka - Alibaug, Dist - Raigad,
Maharashtra - 402 208, India.
Introduction:
The upcoming seminar on November 14, 2024, at Aligunjan, will focus on addressing the urgent need for climate adaptation in the agrarian sector by driving innovative investments. As climate change poses significant threats to India’s food security, this event will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders—including financial institutions, investors, and sustainability experts—to explore how strategic capital and partnerships can promote climate-smart farming solutions. Organized by the Sustain Plus Energy Foundation, Sa Dhan, Social Alpha, and GIZ India, with Nishith Desai Associates as knowledge partners, the event will showcase successful models in resilient agriculture and highlight opportunities for scaling impactful solutions to enhance both farm productivity and climate resilience.
Agenda:
10:30
AM to 10:35 AM (IST)
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Welcome Remarks
Alok Pandey, GIZ India
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10:35
AM to 10:50 AM (IST)
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Lakhpati Kisan Program – How
did it increase income of farmers?
Mr. Ganesh Neelam, CINI
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10:50
AM to 11:15 AM (IST)
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How the partnership of SPEF,
GIZ India and Sa Dhan is working
with Financial Institutions to enable
loans for climate smart agriculture
products.
Ayan Deb, SPEF
Chandan Takur, Sa Dhan
Moderated by
Sandeep Bhattacharya, GIZ India
With Participation from:
Niranjan
M Karade, NDDB
Yogesh Bandhu Arya, 2030 WRG
Kritika Kumar, GIZ
India
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11:15
AM to 11:45 AM (IST)
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Financial Institutions brief
on their experience on the adoption
of technologies.
Chandan Thakur,
Sa-Dhan
Mr Amitesh Kumar, Midland
Microfin
Mr Anirudha Mirikar, Samapada
Entrepreneurship & Livelihoods Foundation
Ms Nikita Harwani, Pahal Financial Services
Mr Ajitkumar Sabat, Muthoot Microfin
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11:45
AM to 12:00 PM (IST)
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Tea / Coffee break
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12:00
PM to 01:00 PM (IST)
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Investing in Microfinance for
Climate-Smart Agriculture: Opportunities
and Challenges
Sai Pramodh, Caspian Debt
SS Bhatt, FWWB
Raj Kumar, Agri3
Sandhya Singh, NABSAMRUDDHI
Fianace
Moderator by
Kalpesh Gada, Climate
Policy Initiative
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01:00
PM to 01:50 PM (IST)
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Lunch
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01:50
PM to 02:40 PM (IST)
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How have Philanthropies,Multilateral
Agencies and Bilateral Agencies
enabled this journey and what else
can they do?
Richa Goyal,
IKEA Foundation
Hari Rajagopal, Rabo Foundation
M G Vaidyan, TATA Trust
Alok Pandey, GIZ India
Aiswarya Augus, EdelGive Foundation
Moderated by
Srinivas Ramanujam,
CEO VILLGRO
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02:40
PM to 03:10 PM (IST)
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Unlocking Capital for Climate
Agritech: The opportunities and
issues in Blended Finance
Ashutosh S,
PARFI
Ruchit Garg, Harvesting Co.
Vivek Sen, India Director, CPI
Rahul Rishi, Nishith Desai Associates
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03:10
PM to 04:00 PM (IST)
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Participation of mainstream FIs
in Climate Smart Agriculture: Drivers,
Opportunities and Constraints.
Yogendra S, DGM Agri, SBI
Vipul S, Kaleidofin Finance
C.J. Ajay Joseph, ESAF Bank
Mr. Arindom Datta, Independent Consultant.
Moderated by Sowdamini Bhatt, LoanXpress
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04:00
PM to 04:45 PM (IST)
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Way Head
Moderated by Mr. Arindom Datta, Senior Advisor
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04:45
PM to 05:00 PM (IST)
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Closing remarks
Dr. Nishith
Desai, Nishith Desai Associates
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