India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the apex body of India’s pulses and grains industry and trade as well as the knowledge hub of the global pulses sector is set to host the seventh edition of The Pulses Conclave 2025 from February 12 to 14, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
With the theme "Pulses for Prosperity – Nourishment with Sustainability," the event will emphasize on strategies to enhance India’s pulses production to achieve self-reliance, policy frameworks for a stable trade environment, technological advancements to improve efficiency, global market trends, value-added products. The conclave will focus on key areas that are critical to the growth of the pulses sector. These include bridging the gap between domestic production and growing pulses consumption, advancing India’s self-reliance (Atma Nirbhar Bharat) in pulses production, and enhancing sustainable agricultural practices to boost global food and nutrition security.
The inaugural session on February 13 will be graced by Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Government of India along with senior ministers from the Government of India, policymakers, international trade delegates, and industry leaders. Other key dignitaries attending include Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister of Consumer Affairs, Shri Chirag Paswan, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Jaykumar Rawal, Minister of Marketing and Protocol, Maharashtra State, Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Hon'ble Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Smt Nidhi Khare, Hon'ble Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, and Shri Subrata Gupta, Hon'ble Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The session will open with remarks by Bimal Kothari, Chairman of IPGA, followed by insights from Vijay Iyengar, President of the Global Pulse Confederation.
Speaking about the event and World Pulses Day 2025, Mr. Bimal Kothari, Chairman, India Pulses & Grains Association (IPGA) said, “World Pulses Day 2025, themed ‘Pulses: Bringing Diversity to Agrifood Systems,’ underscores the vital role of pulses in enhancing global nutrition, promoting sustainability, and ensuring food security. Pulses are not only a rich source of plant-based protein but also a key driver of sustainable agriculture, improving soil fertility and reducing carbon footprints. As India advances towards self-reliance in pulses production, it is crucial to strengthen domestic cultivation, enhance value chains, and boost consumer awareness.
IPGA will commemorate World Pulses Day 2025 by hosting ‘The Pulses Conclave 2025’ welcome reception at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi on February 12 by uniting industry leaders and policymakers to highlight the vital role of pulses in strengthening global food security and promoting sustainability. As the pulses industry navigates evolving global trade dynamics and rising domestic consumption, The Pulses Conclave 2025 promises to set the agenda for the future of the sector.